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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Emeritus Professor Jin Zou is:
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Fields of research

Materials engineering

Search Professor Jin Zou’s works on UQ eSpace

887 works between 1986 and 2026
All (887) Journal Article (716) Other Outputs (1) Edited Outputs (3) Conference Publication (151) Book Chapter (16)

661 - 680 of 887 works

2007

Journal Article

ZnS nanowires and their coaxial lateral nanowire heterostructures with BN

Chen, Z. G., Zou, J., Lu, G.Q., Liu, G., Li, F. and Cheng, H. M. (2007). ZnS nanowires and their coaxial lateral nanowire heterostructures with BN. Applied Physics Letters, 90 (10) 103117, 103117-1-103117-3. doi: 10.1063/1.2711288

ZnS nanowires and their coaxial lateral nanowire heterostructures with BN

2007

Conference Publication

Influence of Sintering Processes on Microstructures and Electrical Properties of Yttrium-Doped Ceria

Ou, D.R., Mori, T., Ye, F., Zou, J. and Drennan, J. (2007). Influence of Sintering Processes on Microstructures and Electrical Properties of Yttrium-Doped Ceria. The 24th International Japan-Korea Seminar on Ceramics, Shizuoka, Japan, 20-22 November 2007. Japan: Organising Committee of the 24th International Japan-Korea Seminar on Ceramics.

Influence of Sintering Processes on Microstructures and Electrical Properties of Yttrium-Doped Ceria

2007

Journal Article

Atomic configurations of dislocation core and twin boundaries in 3C-SiC studied by high-resolution electron microscopy

Tang, C.Y., Li, F.H., Wang, R., Zou, J., Zheng, X.H. and Liang, J.W. (2007). Atomic configurations of dislocation core and twin boundaries in 3C-SiC studied by high-resolution electron microscopy. Physical Review B, 75 (18) 184103, 184103-1-184103-7. doi: 10.1103/PhysRevB.75.184103

Atomic configurations of dislocation core and twin boundaries in 3C-SiC studied by high-resolution electron microscopy

2007

Journal Article

Growth of magnetic yard-glass shaped boron nitride nanotubes with periodic iron nanoparticles

Chen, Zhi-Gang, Zou, Jin, Li, Feng, Liu, Gang, Tang, Dai-Ming, Li, Da, Liu, Chang, Ma, Xiuliang, Cheng, Hui-Ming, Lu, Gao Qing and Zhang, Zhidong (2007). Growth of magnetic yard-glass shaped boron nitride nanotubes with periodic iron nanoparticles. Advanced Functional Materials, 17 (16), 3371-3376. doi: 10.1002/adfm.200700296

Growth of magnetic yard-glass shaped boron nitride nanotubes with periodic iron nanoparticles

2007

Conference Publication

Intragranular segregation of dopant cations and ordering of oxygen vacacies in gadolinium-doped ceria

Ye, F., Mori, T., Ou, D. R., Zou, J. and Drennan, J. (2007). Intragranular segregation of dopant cations and ordering of oxygen vacacies in gadolinium-doped ceria. 16th International Conference on Solid State Ionics, Shanghai Worldfield Convention Hotel (SWCH), 1-6 July, 2007.

Intragranular segregation of dopant cations and ordering of oxygen vacacies in gadolinium-doped ceria

2006

Journal Article

Supra-assembly of siliceous vesicles

Wang, Hongning, Zhou, Xufeng, Yu, Meihua, Wang, Yunhua, Han, Lu, Zhang, Jun, Yuan, Pei, Auchterlonie, Graeme, Zou, Jin and Yu, Chengzhong (2006). Supra-assembly of siliceous vesicles. Journal of the American Chemical Society, 128 (50), 15992-15993. doi: 10.1021/ja066707o

Supra-assembly of siliceous vesicles

2006

Journal Article

Microstructure of MmNi3.5(CoAlMn)1.5/Mg multi-layers for hydrogen storage

Ouyang, Liu-Zhang, Wang, Hui, Zou, Jin and Zhu, Min (2006). Microstructure of MmNi3.5(CoAlMn)1.5/Mg multi-layers for hydrogen storage. Wuhan Ligong Daxue Xuebao/Journal of Wuhan University of Technology, 28 (SUPPL. 2), 325-331.

Microstructure of MmNi3.5(CoAlMn)1.5/Mg multi-layers for hydrogen storage

2006

Journal Article

Cooling rate effects on the microstructure and phase formation in Zr51Cu20.7Ni12Al16.3 bulk metallic glass

Yan, M., Zou, J. and Shen, J. (2006). Cooling rate effects on the microstructure and phase formation in Zr51Cu20.7Ni12Al16.3 bulk metallic glass. Science And Technology of Advanced Materials, 7 (8), 806-811. doi: 10.1016/j.stam.2006.11.009

Cooling rate effects on the microstructure and phase formation in Zr51Cu20.7Ni12Al16.3 bulk metallic glass

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

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

The stability of faceted SiGe quantum dotes capped with a Si thin layer

Wu, Y. Q., Zou, J., LI, F. H., Lin, J. H., Wu, R. W. and Jiang, Z. M. (2006). The stability of faceted SiGe quantum dotes capped with a Si thin layer. 16th International Microscopy Congress, Sapporo, Japan, 3-8 September, 2006.

The stability of faceted SiGe quantum dotes capped with a Si thin layer

2006

Conference Publication

Comparison between the Y-doped ceria and Ho-doped ceria: Electrolytic properties and microstructure

Ou, D R, MorI, T, Ye, F, Zou, J and Drennan, J (2006). Comparison between the Y-doped ceria and Ho-doped ceria: Electrolytic properties and microstructure. E-MRS Spring Meeting 2006, Nice, France, 20 May - 2 June 2006. OXFORD: PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD. doi: 10.1016/j.renene.2007.05.005

Comparison between the Y-doped ceria and Ho-doped ceria: Electrolytic properties and microstructure

2006

Journal Article

Extracting compositional information of epitaxial quantum dots using energy-filtered transmission electron microscopy

Liao, X, Zou, J and Jiang, Z (2006). Extracting compositional information of epitaxial quantum dots using energy-filtered transmission electron microscopy. Journal of Chinese Electron MIcroscopy Society, 25 (3), 208-213.

Extracting compositional information of epitaxial quantum dots using energy-filtered transmission electron microscopy

2006

Conference Publication

Growth mechanism of truncated triangular GaAs nanowires

Zou, J., Wang, H., Auchterlonie, G. J., Paladugu, M., Gao, Y. N., Kim, Y., Joyce, H. J., Tan, H. and Jagadish, C. (2006). Growth mechanism of truncated triangular GaAs nanowires. 2006 International Conference on Nanosciences and Nanotechnology (ICONN '06), Brisbane, Australia, 3 - 7 July 2006. Piscataway, NJ, United States: IEEE. doi: 10.1109/ICONN.2006.340690

Growth mechanism of truncated triangular GaAs nanowires

2006

Conference Publication

TEM study of the microstructures in Y-doped ceria and Ho-doped ceria electrolytes

Ou, D R, Mori, T, Ye, F, Zou, J and Drennan, J (2006). TEM study of the microstructures in Y-doped ceria and Ho-doped ceria electrolytes. 16th International Microscopy Congress, Sapporo, Japan,

TEM study of the microstructures in Y-doped ceria and Ho-doped ceria electrolytes

2006

Conference Publication

Grain-size dependence of electrolytic properties in 25 at.% Yttrium Doped Ceria Solid Electrolytes

Ou, D R, Mori, T, Ye, F, Zou, J and Drennan, J (2006). Grain-size dependence of electrolytic properties in 25 at.% Yttrium Doped Ceria Solid Electrolytes. EcoDesign 2005 Fourth International Symposium on Environmentally Conscious Design and Inverse Manufacturing, Japan, 2006. Japan: Union of EcoDesigners. doi: 10.1109/ECODIM.2005.1619373

Grain-size dependence of electrolytic properties in 25 at.% Yttrium Doped Ceria Solid Electrolytes

2006

Journal Article

Microstructures and electrolytic properties of yttrium-doped ceria electrolytes: Dopant concentration and grain size dependences

Ou, D. R., Mori, T., Ye, F., Takahashi, M., Zou, J. and Drennan, J. (2006). Microstructures and electrolytic properties of yttrium-doped ceria electrolytes: Dopant concentration and grain size dependences. Acta Materialia, 54 (14), 3737-3746. doi: 10.1016/j.actamat.2006.04.003

Microstructures and electrolytic properties of yttrium-doped ceria electrolytes: Dopant concentration and grain size dependences

Current funding

  • 2022 - 2026
    Wearable thermoelectric textiles for portable microelectronics (ARC Linkage Project administered by Queensland University of Technology)
    Queensland University of Technology
    Open grant

Past 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 thermoelectrics for personal heat management (ARC Linkage Project led by QUT)
    Queensland University of Technology
    Open grant
  • 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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Supervision history

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Enquiries

Contact Emeritus Professor Jin Zou directly for media enquiries about:

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

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