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

879 works between 1986 and 2025
All (879) Journal Article (708) Book Chapter (16) Conference Publication (151) Other Outputs (1) Edited Outputs (3)

661 - 680 of 879 works

2006

Journal Article

Enhanced glass-forming ability of a Zr-based bulk metallic glass with yttrium doping

Yan, M., Shen, J., Zhang, T. and Zou, J. (2006). Enhanced glass-forming ability of a Zr-based bulk metallic glass with yttrium doping. Journal of Non-crystalline Solids, 352 (28-29), 3109-3112. doi: 10.1016/j.jnoncrysol.2006.02.098

Enhanced glass-forming ability of a Zr-based bulk metallic glass with yttrium doping

2006

Journal Article

Mg-based nanocomposites with high capacity and fast kinetics for hydrogen storage

Yao, Xiangdong, Wu, Chengzhang, Du, Aijun, Lu, Gao Qing, Cheng, Huiming, Smith, Sean C., Zou, Jin and He, Yinghe (2006). Mg-based nanocomposites with high capacity and fast kinetics for hydrogen storage. Journal of Physical Chemistry B, 110 (24), 11697-11703. doi: 10.1021/jp057526w

Mg-based nanocomposites with high capacity and fast kinetics for hydrogen storage

2006

Journal Article

Superior electrical properties of crystalline Er2O3 films epitaxially grown on Si substrates

Chen, S, Zhu, YY, Xu, R, Wu, YQ, Yang, XJ, Fan, YL, Lu, F, Jiang, ZM and Zou, J (2006). Superior electrical properties of crystalline Er2O3 films epitaxially grown on Si substrates. Applied Physics Letters, 88 (22) 222902, 222902-1-222902-3. doi: 10.1063/1.2208958

Superior electrical properties of crystalline Er2O3 films epitaxially grown on Si substrates

2006

Journal Article

Structural evolution in a hydrothermal reaction between Nb2O5 and NaOH solution: From Nb2O5 grains to microporous Na2Nb2O6 center dot(2)/3H2O fibers and NaNbO3 cubes

Zhu, Huaiyong, Zheng, Zhanfeng, Gao, Xueping, Huang, Yining, Yan, Zhimin, Zou, Jin, Yin, Hongming, Zou, Qingdi, Kable, Scott H., Zhao, Jincai, Xi, Yunfei, Martens, Wayde N. and Frost, Ray L. (2006). Structural evolution in a hydrothermal reaction between Nb2O5 and NaOH solution: From Nb2O5 grains to microporous Na2Nb2O6 center dot(2)/3H2O fibers and NaNbO3 cubes. Journal of the American Chemical Society, 128 (7), 2373-2384. doi: 10.1021/ja056301w

Structural evolution in a hydrothermal reaction between Nb2O5 and NaOH solution: From Nb2O5 grains to microporous Na2Nb2O6 center dot(2)/3H2O fibers and NaNbO3 cubes

2006

Conference Publication

GaSb/GaAs nanowire heterostructures grown on GaAs by metalorganic chemical vapor deposition

Gao, Q., Kim, Y., Tan, H. H., Jagadish, C., Wang, H., Guo, Y. N. and Zou, J. (2006). GaSb/GaAs nanowire heterostructures grown on GaAs by metalorganic chemical vapor deposition. COMMAD 2006, WO-B2, xx, xx.

GaSb/GaAs nanowire heterostructures grown on GaAs by metalorganic chemical vapor deposition

2006

Conference Publication

Triangular cross section and sawtooth faceting in GaAs nanowire

Zou, J., Wang, H., Auchterlonie, G. J., Paladugu, M., Kim, Y., Gao, Q., Joyce, H. J., Tan, H. H. and Jagadish, C. (2006). Triangular cross section and sawtooth faceting in GaAs nanowire. 16th International Microscopy Congress, Sapporo, Japan, 2-8 September 2006.

Triangular cross section and sawtooth faceting in GaAs nanowire

2006

Journal Article

Atomic composition profile change of SiGe islands during Si capping

Li, F. H., Fan, Y. L., Yang, X. J., Jiang, Z. M., Wu, Q. and Zou, J. (2006). Atomic composition profile change of SiGe islands during Si capping. Applied Physics Letters, 89 (10) 103108, 103108-1-103108-3. doi: 10.1063/1.2345589

Atomic composition profile change of SiGe islands during Si capping

2006

Conference Publication

Synthesis of silicon carbide nanowires on carbon nanotube template

Li, B. C. P., Fitzgerald, J., Zou, Jin and Chen, Y. (2006). Synthesis of silicon carbide nanowires on carbon nanotube template. 16th International Microscopy Conference, Sapporo, Japan, 3-8 September 2006.

Synthesis of silicon carbide nanowires on carbon nanotube template

2006

Conference Publication

Synthesis of silicon carbide nanowires on carbon nanotube template

Li, B., FitzGerald, J., Zou, J. and Chen, Y. (2006). Synthesis of silicon carbide nanowires on carbon nanotube template. 2006 International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Brisbane, Australia, 3-7 July 2006. Australia: ARCNN. doi: 10.1109/ICONN.2006.340549

Synthesis of silicon carbide nanowires on carbon nanotube template

2006

Conference Publication

A design on nano-hetero strucutre in Dy doped CeO2 solid electrolytes using a combined process of spart plasma sintering and conventional sintering

Mor, T, Ou, D R, Ye, F, Zou, J and Drennan, J (2006). A design on nano-hetero strucutre in Dy doped CeO2 solid electrolytes using a combined process of spart plasma sintering and conventional sintering. 5th International Conference of Inorganic Materials, Slovenia, 23-26 September 2006. doi: 10.1109/ECODIM.2005.1619380

A design on nano-hetero strucutre in Dy doped CeO2 solid electrolytes using a combined process of spart plasma sintering and conventional sintering

2006

Journal Article

Formation and growth mechanism of tungsten oxide microtubules

Wang, Shiliang, He, Yuehui, Huang, Baiyun, Zou, Jin, Liu, C. T. and Liaw, P. K. (2006). Formation and growth mechanism of tungsten oxide microtubules. Chemical Physics Letters, 427 (4-6), 350-355. doi: 10.1016/j.cplett.2006.05.136

Formation and growth mechanism of tungsten oxide microtubules

2006

Conference Publication

Structural materials for NEMS/MEMS devices

Huang, H., Wu, Q., Winchester, K. J., Suvorova, A., Dell, J. M., Zou, J. and Faraone, L. (2006). Structural materials for NEMS/MEMS devices. 2006 International Conference on Nonoscience and Nanotechnology (ICONN '06), Brisbane, Australia, 3-7 July 2006. Piscataway, NJ, United States: IEEE. doi: 10.1109/ICONN.2006.340717

Structural materials for NEMS/MEMS devices

2006

Book Chapter

Structures of epitaxial quantum dots

Liao, X. Z., Zou, J. and Cockayne, D. J. H. (2006). Structures of epitaxial quantum dots. Encyclopedia of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology. (pp. 175-189) edited by A. A. Balandin and K. L. Wang. USA: American Scientific Publishers.

Structures of epitaxial quantum dots

2006

Conference Publication

III-V Nanowires Grown by Metal-Organic Chemical Vapor Deposition for Optoelectronics Applications

Kim, Yong, Joyce, H. J., Gao, Q., Tan, H. H., Jagadish, C., Paladugu, M. and Zou, J. (2006). III-V Nanowires Grown by Metal-Organic Chemical Vapor Deposition for Optoelectronics Applications. 2006 Joint International Meeting, Cancun, Mexico, 29 October - 3 November, 2006.

III-V Nanowires Grown by Metal-Organic Chemical Vapor Deposition for Optoelectronics Applications

2006

Conference Publication

Microstructure and ionic conductivity of Yb-doped ceria

Ye, F, Mori, T, Ou, D R, Zou, J and Drennan, J (2006). Microstructure and ionic conductivity of Yb-doped ceria. 16th International Microscopy Congress, Sapporo, Japan,

Microstructure and ionic conductivity of Yb-doped ceria

2006

Conference Publication

Relationship between microstructure and ionic conductivity in Ytterbium Doped Ceria

Ye, F, Mori, T, Ou, D R, Zou, J and Drennan, J (2006). Relationship between microstructure and ionic conductivity in Ytterbium Doped Ceria. EcoDesign 2005 Fourth International Symposium on Environmentally Conscious Design and Inverse Manufacturing, Japan, 2006. Japan: Union of EcoDesigners.

Relationship between microstructure and ionic conductivity in Ytterbium Doped Ceria

2006

Conference Publication

Effect of over-doped yttrium on the microstructure, mechanical properties and thermal properties of a Zr-based metallic glass

Yan, Ming, Zou, J. and Shen, J. (2006). Effect of over-doped yttrium on the microstructure, mechanical properties and thermal properties of a Zr-based metallic glass. Micromechanics and Microstructure Evolution: Modeling, Simulation and Experiments, Madrid, Spain, 11–16 September 2005. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.actamat.2006.03.052

Effect of over-doped yttrium on the microstructure, mechanical properties and thermal properties of a Zr-based metallic glass

2006

Journal Article

The effect of Cu addition and milling contaminations on the microstructure evolution of ball milled Al-Pb alloy during sintering

Zhu, M., Ouyang, L. Z., Wu, Z. F., Zeng, M. Q., Li, Y. Y. and Zou, J. (2006). The effect of Cu addition and milling contaminations on the microstructure evolution of ball milled Al-Pb alloy during sintering. Materials Science And Engineering A-structural Materials Properties Microstructure And Processing, 434 (1-2), 352-359. doi: 10.1016/j.msea.2006.07.067

The effect of Cu addition and milling contaminations on the microstructure evolution of ball milled Al-Pb alloy during sintering

2006

Conference Publication

New crystalline phases formed in a slowly-cooled Zr-based metallic glass

Zou, J, Yan, M and Shen, (2006). New crystalline phases formed in a slowly-cooled Zr-based metallic glass. 16th International Microscopy Congress, Sapporo, Japan,

New crystalline phases formed in a slowly-cooled Zr-based metallic glass

2006

Conference Publication

III-V nanowires for optoelectronics

Kim, Y., Gao, Q., Joyce, H. J., Tan, H. H., Jagadish, C., Paladugu, M. and Zou, J. (2006). III-V nanowires for optoelectronics. Proceedings of SPIE, xx, 2006. BELLINGHAM: SPIE. doi: 10.1117/12.692715

III-V nanowires for optoelectronics

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 - 2025
    Wearable thermoelectric textiles for portable microelectronics (ARC Linkage Project administered by Queensland University of Technology)
    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
    Wearable thermoelectrics for personal heat management (ARC Linkage Project led by QUT)
    Queensland University of Technology
    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 - 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 - 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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