Emeritus Professor Jin Zou
Emeritus Professor

Jin Zou

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Background

Jin Zou is an Emeritus Professor in the School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering (Materials Engineering) and an affiliated Professor in the Centre for Microscopy and Microanalysis at the University of Queensland, Australia. Professor Zou earned his Master’s degree from the University of Science and Technology, Beijing in 1985 and PhD from the University of Sydney in 1994. Through his postgraduate studies, Professor Zou was trained as a transmission electron microscopist. After his PhD, he worked in the Australian Key Centre for Microscopy and Microanalysis at the University of Sydney for 10 years with several Australian fellowships, including an Australian Postdoctoral fellowship and a Queen Elizabeth II fellowship. Professor Zou moved to UQ to take up a teaching-and-research position from July 2003. In 2009, Professor Zou won an inaugural ARC Future Fellowship (FT3 - Professor level). In 2021, Professor Zou became an Emeritus Professor.

Over the years, Professor Zou's research interest has been focused on the understanding of the evolution of advanced, smart and nano-scaled materials and the understanding of fundamental properties of these materials through detailed correlating their fabrication and demonstrated properties with their morphological, structural and chemical characteristics (determined by electron microscopy); and on the formation of high-performance functional nanomaterials and their advanced applications, particular in the fields of energy and environmental protection. So far, Professor Zou published over 750 SCI articles with most of them published in leading international journals, which have attracted over 41,000 citations and led to an H-index of 101.

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Fields of research

Materials engineering

Search Professor Jin Zou’s works on UQ eSpace

881 works between 1986 and 2025
All (881) Journal Article (710) Book Chapter (16) Conference Publication (151) Other Outputs (1) Edited Outputs (3)

441 - 460 of 881 works

2011

Journal Article

Dislocation associated incubational domain formation in lightly gadolinium- doped ceria

Li, Zhi-Peng, Mori, Toshiyuki, Ye, Fei, Ou, Ding Rong, Zou, Jin and Drennan, John (2011). Dislocation associated incubational domain formation in lightly gadolinium- doped ceria. Microscopy and Microanalysis, 17 (1), 49-53. doi: 10.1017/S143192761009416X

Dislocation associated incubational domain formation in lightly gadolinium- doped ceria

2011

Conference Publication

Epitaxial growth of Bi2Se3 topological insulator thin films on Si (111)

He, Liang, Xiu, Faxian, Wang, Yong, Fedorov, Alexei V., Huang, Guan, Kou, Xufeng, Lang, Murong, Beyermann, Ward P., Zou, Jin and Wang, Kang L. (2011). Epitaxial growth of Bi2Se3 topological insulator thin films on Si (111). 30th International Conference on the Physics of Semiconductors (ICPS-30), Seoul, South Korea, 25-30 July 2010. College Park, MD, United States: American Institute of Physics. doi: 10.1063/1.3585673

Epitaxial growth of Bi2Se3 topological insulator thin films on Si (111)

2011

Conference Publication

Probing the valence band structure of wurtzite InP nanowires by photoluminescence excitation spectroscopy

Jackson, H. E., Perera, S., Pemasiri, K., Smith, L. M., Yarrison-Rice, J., Kang, J. H., Gao, Q., Tan, H. H., Jagadish, C., Guo, Y. and Zou, J. (2011). Probing the valence band structure of wurtzite InP nanowires by photoluminescence excitation spectroscopy. 30th International Conference on the Physics of Semiconductors, ICPS-30, Seoul, Korea, 25-30 July 2010. College Park, MD United States: American Institute of Physics. doi: 10.1063/1.3666463

Probing the valence band structure of wurtzite InP nanowires by photoluminescence excitation spectroscopy

2011

Journal Article

Growth and properties of III-V compound semiconductor heterostructure nanowires

Gao, Q., Tan, H. H., Jackson, H. E., Smith, L. M., Yarrison-Rice, J. M., Zou, Jin and Jagadish, C. (2011). Growth and properties of III-V compound semiconductor heterostructure nanowires. Semiconductor Science and Technology, 26 (1) 014035, 014035. doi: 10.1088/0268-1242/26/1/014035

Growth and properties of III-V compound semiconductor heterostructure nanowires

2010

Journal Article

α-MoO3 nanobelts: A high performance cathode material for lithium ion batteries

Zhou, Liang, Yang, Lichun, Yuan, Pei, Zou, Jin, Wu, Yuping and Yu, Chengzhong (2010). α-MoO3 nanobelts: A high performance cathode material for lithium ion batteries. The Journal of Physical Chemistry Part C: Nanomaterials, Interfaces and Hard Matter, 114 (49), 21868-21872. doi: 10.1021/jp108778v

α-MoO3 nanobelts: A high performance cathode material for lithium ion batteries

2010

Journal Article

Microworms self-assembled by boron nitride horns for optoelectronic applications

Chen, Zhi-Gang, Cheng, Lina, Lu, Gaoqing and Zou, Jin (2010). Microworms self-assembled by boron nitride horns for optoelectronic applications. Chemical Engineering Journal, 165 (2), 714-719. doi: 10.1016/j.cej.2010.07.069

Microworms self-assembled by boron nitride horns for optoelectronic applications

2010

Journal Article

Growth temperature and V/III ratio effects on the morphology and crystal structure of InP nanowires

Paiman, S., Gao, Q., Joyce, H. J., Kim, Y., Tan, H. H., Jagadish, C., Zhang, X., Guo, Y. and Zou, J. (2010). Growth temperature and V/III ratio effects on the morphology and crystal structure of InP nanowires. Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics, 43 (44) 445402, 445402-1-445402-6. doi: 10.1088/0022-3727/43/44/445402

Growth temperature and V/III ratio effects on the morphology and crystal structure of InP nanowires

2010

Journal Article

Revisiting the precipitation sequence in Al-Zn-Mg-based alloys by high-resolution transmission electron microscopy

Liu, J. Z., Chen, J. H., Yang, X. B., Ren, S., Wu, C. L., Xu, H. Y. and Zou, J. (2010). Revisiting the precipitation sequence in Al-Zn-Mg-based alloys by high-resolution transmission electron microscopy. Scripta Materialia, 63 (11), 1061-1064. doi: 10.1016/j.scriptamat.2010.08.001

Revisiting the precipitation sequence in Al-Zn-Mg-based alloys by high-resolution transmission electron microscopy

2010

Journal Article

Mn-rich clusters in GeMn magnetic semiconductors: Structural evolution and magnetic property

Wang, Yong, Xiu, Faxian, Wang, Ya, Kou, Xufeng, Jacob, Ajey P., Wang, Kang L. and Zou, Jin (2010). Mn-rich clusters in GeMn magnetic semiconductors: Structural evolution and magnetic property. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 508 (2), 273-277. doi: 10.1016/j.jallcom.2010.08.134

Mn-rich clusters in GeMn magnetic semiconductors: Structural evolution and magnetic property

2010

Journal Article

Effect of Mn concentration and growth temperature on nanostructures and magnetic properties of Ge1-xMnx grown on Si

Wang, Ya, Xiu, Faxian, Wang, Yong, Xu, Hongyi, Li, De, Kou, Xufeng, Wang, Kang L., Jacob, Ajey P. and Zou, Jin (2010). Effect of Mn concentration and growth temperature on nanostructures and magnetic properties of Ge1-xMnx grown on Si. Journal of Crystal Growth, 312 (20), 3034-3039. doi: 10.1016/j.jcrysgro.2010.07.008

Effect of Mn concentration and growth temperature on nanostructures and magnetic properties of Ge1-xMnx grown on Si

2010

Journal Article

Nanoscratch-induced phase transformation of monocrystalline Si

Wu, Y. Q., Huang, H., Zou, J., Zhang, L. C. and Dell, J. M. (2010). Nanoscratch-induced phase transformation of monocrystalline Si. Scripta Materialia, 63 (8), 847-850. doi: 10.1016/j.scriptamat.2010.06.034

Nanoscratch-induced phase transformation of monocrystalline Si

2010

Journal Article

Metastable nanocrystallization behavior of Ti-based metallic glassy powders during post-heating

Wang, D. J., Huang, Y. J., Zou, J., Auchterlonie, G. J., Jack, K. S. and Shen, J. (2010). Metastable nanocrystallization behavior of Ti-based metallic glassy powders during post-heating. Scripta Materialia, 63 (7), 764-767. doi: 10.1016/j.scriptamat.2010.06.007

Metastable nanocrystallization behavior of Ti-based metallic glassy powders during post-heating

2010

Journal Article

Sulfur-doped gallium phosphide nanowires and their optoelectronic properties

Chen, Zhi-Gang, Cheng, Lina, Lu, Gao Qing (Max) and Zou, Jin (2010). Sulfur-doped gallium phosphide nanowires and their optoelectronic properties. Nanotechnology, 21 (37) 375701, 375701.1-375701.6. doi: 10.1088/0957-4484/21/37/375701

Sulfur-doped gallium phosphide nanowires and their optoelectronic properties

2010

Journal Article

Metallic and ionic Fe induced growth of Si-SiOx core-shell nanowires

Nie, TX, Chen, ZG, Wu, YQ, Wang, JL, Zhang, JZ, Fan, YL, Yang, XJ, Jiang, ZM and Zou, J (2010). Metallic and ionic Fe induced growth of Si-SiOx core-shell nanowires. The Journal of Physical Chemistry Part C: Nanomaterials, Interfaces and Hard Matter, 114 (36), 15370-15376. doi: 10.1021/jp105952m

Metallic and ionic Fe induced growth of Si-SiOx core-shell nanowires

2010

Journal Article

Microstructural and chemical aspects of working-temperature aged Ca-doped CeO2

Yan, M., Mori, T., Zou, J., Auchterlonie, G.J. and Drennan, J. (2010). Microstructural and chemical aspects of working-temperature aged Ca-doped CeO2. Journal of The European Ceramic Society, 30 (12), 2505-2513. doi: 10.1016/j.jeurceramsoc.2010.04.036

Microstructural and chemical aspects of working-temperature aged Ca-doped CeO2

2010

Journal Article

Tunable electric and magnetic resonances in multilayered metal/dielectric nanoplates at optical frequencies

Li, De, Qin, Ling, Qi, Dong-Xiang, Gao, Feng, Peng, Ru-Wen, Zou, Jin, Wang, Qiang-Jin and Wang, Mu (2010). Tunable electric and magnetic resonances in multilayered metal/dielectric nanoplates at optical frequencies. Journal of Physics D - Applied Physics, 43 (34) 345102, 345102.1-345102.8. doi: 10.1088/0022-3727/43/34/345102

Tunable electric and magnetic resonances in multilayered metal/dielectric nanoplates at optical frequencies

2010

Journal Article

Room-temperature electric-field controlled ferromagnetism in Mn 005Ge095 quantum dots Faxian Xiu†*, Yong Wang‡, Jiyoung Kim†, Pramey Upadhyaya†, Yi Zhou†, Xufeng Kou†, Wei Han§, R. K. Kawakami§, Jin Zou‡ and Kang L. Wang†

Xiu, Faxian, Wang, Yong, Kim, Jiyoung, Upadhyaya, Pramey, Zhou, Yi, Kou, Xufeng, Han, Wei, Kawakami, R. K., Zou, Jin and Wang, Kang L. (2010). Room-temperature electric-field controlled ferromagnetism in Mn 005Ge095 quantum dots Faxian Xiu†*, Yong Wang‡, Jiyoung Kim†, Pramey Upadhyaya†, Yi Zhou†, Xufeng Kou†, Wei Han§, R. K. Kawakami§, Jin Zou‡ and Kang L. Wang†. ACS Nano, 4 (8), 4948-4954. doi: 10.1021/nn101516t

Room-temperature electric-field controlled ferromagnetism in Mn 005Ge095 quantum dots Faxian Xiu†*, Yong Wang‡, Jiyoung Kim†, Pramey Upadhyaya†, Yi Zhou†, Xufeng Kou†, Wei Han§, R. K. Kawakami§, Jin Zou‡ and Kang L. Wang†

2010

Journal Article

Synthesis of high-curie-temperature Fe0.02Ge0.98 quantum dots

Xiu, Faxian, Wang, Yong, Kou, Xufeng, Upadhyaya, Pramey, Zhou, Yi, Zou, Jin and Wang, Kang L. (2010). Synthesis of high-curie-temperature Fe0.02Ge0.98 quantum dots. Journal of The American Chemical Society, 132 (33), 11425-11427. doi: 10.1021/ja105036j

Synthesis of high-curie-temperature Fe0.02Ge0.98 quantum dots

2010

Journal Article

Oxidation behavior of porous NiAl prepared through reactive synthesis

Dong, H. X., Jiang, Y., He, Y. H., Zou, J., Xu, N. P., Huang, B. Y., Liu, C. T. and Liaw, P. K. (2010). Oxidation behavior of porous NiAl prepared through reactive synthesis. Materials Chemistry And Physics, 122 (2-3), 417-423. doi: 10.1016/j.matchemphys.2010.03.017

Oxidation behavior of porous NiAl prepared through reactive synthesis

2010

Journal Article

Effect of cooling rate on microstructure and deformation behavior of Ti-based metallic glassy/crystalline powders

Wang, D.J., Huang, Y.J., Shen, J., Wu, Y.Q., Huang, H. and Zou, J. (2010). Effect of cooling rate on microstructure and deformation behavior of Ti-based metallic glassy/crystalline powders. Materials Science and Engineering A - Structural Materials Properties Microstructure And Processing, 527 (21-22), 5750-5754. doi: 10.1016/j.msea.2010.06.019

Effect of cooling rate on microstructure and deformation behavior of Ti-based metallic glassy/crystalline powders

Current funding

  • 2023 - 2025
    Investigation of microstructure characteristics of high-strength cable steels and their effect on torsion
    Baosteel-Australia Joint Research and Development
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2026
    Wearable thermoelectric textiles for portable microelectronics (ARC Linkage Project administered by Queensland University of Technology)
    Queensland University of Technology
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2025
    Wearable thermoelectrics for personal heat management (ARC Linkage Project led by QUT)
    Queensland University of Technology
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2021 - 2023
    A customised triple-beam microscope for precise fabricating/characterising
    ARC Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2024
    Cost-effective metal selenide materials for solid-state devices (ARC Discovery Project administered by Queensland University of Technology)
    Queensland University of Technology
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2023
    Ultra-high mobility Dirac semimetal nanostructures for solid state devices (ARC Discovery Project administered by QUT)
    University of Southern Queensland
    Open grant
  • 2018
    Imaging in the nano-scale age: terahertz and millimetre wave microanalysis
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2018
    Xe-plasma dual beam for advanced future materials (ARC LIEF grant administered by Queensland University of Technology)
    Queensland University of Technology
    Open grant
  • 2017
    Small Angle X-Ray Scattering Facility for Queensland
    ARC Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2018
    Characterizations of inclusions and precipitates in high strength spring steel and investigation of strengthening mechanisms
    Baoshan Iron and Steel Co Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2019
    Understanding the properties of layered nanostructures using in-situ TEM
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2017
    Towards high-quality hetero-epitaxial III-V semiconductor nanowires
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2018
    A fast, eco-friendly approach to the fabrication of low cost high performance titanium components
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2017
    Development of controllable and durable green concretes through the understanding of feedstock chemistry and geopolymerisation mechanism (ARC Linkage Project administered by USQ)
    University of Southern Queensland
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2015
    Dual Column-Focused Ion Beam/Scanning Electron Microscope facility for Queensland
    ARC Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities
    Open grant
  • 2014
    A parallel computer facility for modelling and simulation
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2014
    Understanding the heating-induced lattice parameter variations of novel In3Se4 and the crystal structures of its magnetic element doped compounds
    Australian Synchrotron Access Program
    Open grant
  • 2013
    Crystal structures of and phase transformations in novel indium selenides
    Australian Synchrotron Access Program
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2016
    Novel approach to grain refinement for continuous casting and ingot casting of steels
    Baoshan Iron and Steel Co Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2013
    UQ Travel Awards Category 1 - Dr Jing Lin
    UQ Travel Grants Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2014
    Understanding bonding mechanisms of low-emissivity soft-coats (thin metal films) on engineered-glass to increase adhesion for global environmental and economic benefits
    UQ FirstLink Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2013
    An integrated system for characterisation of mechanical behaviour of bio- and nanomaterials at micro and nano scales in Queensland (ARC LIEF Grant administered by QUT).
    ARC LIEF Collaborating/Partner Organisation Contributions
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2013
    National in-situ transmission electron microscope facilities
    ARC Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2013
    A general platform technology for functional nanocomposites with advanced applications
    UWA-UQ Bilateral Research Collaboration Award
    Open grant
  • 2012
    An integrated electrochemical device assembly and testing system
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2013
    Scanning electron microscope to house 3-Dimensional Sectioning Facility
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2012
    An integrated system for measuring thermoelectric properties of advanced materials
    ARC Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2012
    Ultra-high resolution and advanced analytical scanning electron microscope facility
    ARC Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2012
    Developing Light Emitting Diodes on Large Si Wafers for Lighting Applications
    UQ FirstLink Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2013
    Understanding the role of catalysts in the epitaxial growth of multinary III-V semiconductor nanowires and nanowire heterostructures
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2012
    Development of Novel Welding Technique for Metals Using Kinetic Metallization
    UQ Collaboration and Industry Engagement Fund
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2011
    Queensland International Fellowship: Towards Novel Applications of Semiconductor Nanostructures
    Queensland International Fellowships
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2014
    Understanding the role of catalysts in the growth of epitaxial semiconductor nanowires and their hierarchical heterostructures
    ARC Future Fellowships
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2011
    Synthesis, characterisation, and applications of novel porous materials with complicated structures
    Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research - ISL Australia-China Special Fund
    Open grant
  • 2010
    Fabrication and Testing Facilites for Mono-Dispersed Nanoporous Spheres in Advanced Bio-applications
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2011
    Epitaxial growth of Zn-VI/III-N nanowire-based structures for future device applications
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2009
    An Integrated Raman Microscope and in situ STM-TEM Analysis System
    ARC Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities
    Open grant
  • 2008
    An Integrated Fabrication and Testing Facility for Applications of Solar Energy Materials
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2008
    High field magnet for materials processing and characterisation (ARC LIEF Administered by University of Wollongong)
    University of Wollongong
    Open grant
  • 2007 - 2011
    Fabrication and characterization of device quality magnetic tunnel junctions for spintronic devices.
    DEST (Department of Education, Science and Training) Australia-China Special Fund for Scientific and Technological Cooperation
    Open grant
  • 2007 - 2009
    Mechanical property and nanostructural characterization of nanowires (DEST-ISL)
    DEST International Science Linkages / Competitive Grants
    Open grant
  • 2007 - 2008
    A High Resolution Analytical Scanning Electron Microscope for South-East Queensland
    ARC Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2010
    Charge-driven self-assembly of nanocomposites of ionic polymers and oxide nanoparticles
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2008
    Controllable Growth Of Semiconductor Quantum Dots For Future Nanoelectronic And Optoelectronic Devices
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2006
    National Nanolithography Facility
    ARC LIEF Collaborating/Partner Organisation Contributions
    Open grant
  • 2004 - 2007
    Structure of Epitaxial Semiconductor Quantum Dots
    ARC Linkage International
    Open grant
  • 2004 - 2005
    Investigation of Nanostructure and Chemistry of Semiconductor quantum dot/rings
    UQ New Staff Research Start-Up Fund
    Open grant
  • 2003
    Characterisation of structural defects in ion-beam processed III-V nitrides
    ARC Australian Research Council (Large grants)
    Open grant
  • 2003
    Investigating the nature of defects and microstructure in ion-beam processed III-V nitrides
    ARC Australian Research Fellowship/QEII F/ship
    Open grant

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  • Amorphous materials
  • Electron microscopy
  • Functional materials
  • Materials - Amorphous
  • Materials - functional
  • Materials - semiconductor
  • Nanocharacterisation
  • Nanoscience
  • Nanotechnology
  • Semiconducters

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