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

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

721 - 740 of 879 works

2004

Journal Article

Boron nitride nanotubes: Pronounced resistance to oxidation

Chen, Y, Zou, J, Campbell, SJ and Le Caer, G (2004). Boron nitride nanotubes: Pronounced resistance to oxidation. Applied Physics Letters, 84 (13), 2430-2432. doi: 10.1063/1.1667278

Boron nitride nanotubes: Pronounced resistance to oxidation

2004

Journal Article

Structural, electrical, and optical analysis of ion implanted semi-insulating InP

Carmody, C, Tan, HH, Jagadish, C, Douheret, O, Maknys, K, Anand, S, Zou, J, Dao, L and Gal, M (2004). Structural, electrical, and optical analysis of ion implanted semi-insulating InP. Journal of Applied Physics, 95 (2), 477-482. doi: 10.1063/1.1633349

Structural, electrical, and optical analysis of ion implanted semi-insulating InP

2004

Conference Publication

Nanoanalysis of novel dopants in oxygen ion conductors

Auchterlonie, G.J., Drennan, J. and Zou, J. (2004). Nanoanalysis of novel dopants in oxygen ion conductors. ACEM-18, Geelong, Australia, 31 January- 6 February 2004.

Nanoanalysis of novel dopants in oxygen ion conductors

2004

Journal Article

Microstructure of MmM(5)/Mg multi-layer hydrogen storage films prepared by magnetron sputtering

Ouyang, LZ, Wang, H, Zhu, M, Zou, J and Chung, CY (2004). Microstructure of MmM(5)/Mg multi-layer hydrogen storage films prepared by magnetron sputtering. Microscopy Research And Technique, 64 (4), 323-329. doi: 10.1002/jemt.20089

Microstructure of MmM(5)/Mg multi-layer hydrogen storage films prepared by magnetron sputtering

2004

Journal Article

[0 0 1] zone-axis bright-field diffraction contrast from coherent Ge(Si) islands on Si(0 0 1): Dedicated to Professor Fang-hua Li on the occasion of her 70th birthday

Liao, X. Z., Zou, J., Cockayne, D. J. H. and Matsumura, S. (2004). [0 0 1] zone-axis bright-field diffraction contrast from coherent Ge(Si) islands on Si(0 0 1): Dedicated to Professor Fang-hua Li on the occasion of her 70th birthday. Ultramicroscopy, 98 (2-4), 239-247. doi: 10.1016/j.ultramic.2003.08.017

[0 0 1] zone-axis bright-field diffraction contrast from coherent Ge(Si) islands on Si(0 0 1): Dedicated to Professor Fang-hua Li on the occasion of her 70th birthday

2004

Journal Article

Amorphous structures induced in monocrystalline silicon by mechanical loading

Zarudi, I., Zou, J., McBride, W. and Zhang, L. C. (2004). Amorphous structures induced in monocrystalline silicon by mechanical loading. Applied Physics Letters, 85 (6), 932-934. doi: 10.1063/1.1779344

Amorphous structures induced in monocrystalline silicon by mechanical loading

2004

Conference Publication

Effects of the insertion of InAs strain-compensating layers on photoluminescence properties of GaAsN/GaAs quantum-well structures

Gao, Q, Tan, HH, Sun, BQ, Gal, M, Ouyang, L, Zou, J and Jagadish, C (2004). Effects of the insertion of InAs strain-compensating layers on photoluminescence properties of GaAsN/GaAs quantum-well structures. 13th International Conference on Semiconducting and Insulating Materials (SIMC XIII), Beijing Peoples R China, Sep 20-25, 2004. NEW YORK: IEEE.

Effects of the insertion of InAs strain-compensating layers on photoluminescence properties of GaAsN/GaAs quantum-well structures

2004

Journal Article

Metalorganic chemical vapor deposition of GaAsN epilayers: microstructures and optical properties

Gao, Q, Tan, HH, Jagadish, C, Sun, BQ, Gal, M, Ouyang, L and Zou, J (2004). Metalorganic chemical vapor deposition of GaAsN epilayers: microstructures and optical properties. Journal of Crystal Growth, 264 (1-3), 92-97. doi: 10.1016/j.jcrysgro.2003.12.068

Metalorganic chemical vapor deposition of GaAsN epilayers: microstructures and optical properties

2004

Conference Publication

Towards p-Type Doping of ZnO by Ion Implantation

Coleman, V. A., Tan, H. H., Jagadish, C., Kucheyev, S. O., Phillips, M. R. and Zou, Jin (2004). Towards p-Type Doping of ZnO by Ion Implantation. Materials Research Society 2004 Fall Meeting (MRS), Boston, 29 Nov - 3 Dec 2004. Materials Research Society.

Towards p-Type Doping of ZnO by Ion Implantation

2004

Journal Article

Lattice damage produced in GaN by swift heavy ions

Kucheyev, S. O., Timmers, H., Zou, J., Williams, J. S., Jagadish, C. and Li, G. (2004). Lattice damage produced in GaN by swift heavy ions. Journal of Applied Physics, 95 (10), 5360-5365. doi: 10.1063/1.1703826

Lattice damage produced in GaN by swift heavy ions

2004

Journal Article

Atomistic structure of monocrystalline silicon in surface nano-modification

Zarudi, I, Cheong, WCD, Zou, J and Zhang, LC (2004). Atomistic structure of monocrystalline silicon in surface nano-modification. Nanotechnology, 15 (1), 104-107. doi: 10.1088/0957-4484/15/1/020

Atomistic structure of monocrystalline silicon in surface nano-modification

2004

Journal Article

The R8-BC8 phases and crystal growth in monocrystalline silicon under microindentation with a spherical indenter

Zarudi, I, Zhang, LC, Zou, J and Vodenitcharova, T (2004). The R8-BC8 phases and crystal growth in monocrystalline silicon under microindentation with a spherical indenter. Journal of Materials Research, 19 (1), 332-337. doi: 10.1557/jmr.2004.19.1.332

The R8-BC8 phases and crystal growth in monocrystalline silicon under microindentation with a spherical indenter

2004

Journal Article

Determination of a misfit dislocation complex in SiGe/Si heterostructures by image deconvolution technique in HREM

Wang, D., Zou, J., He, W. Z., Chen, H., Li, F. H., Kawasaki, K. and Oikawa, T. (2004). Determination of a misfit dislocation complex in SiGe/Si heterostructures by image deconvolution technique in HREM. Ultramicroscopy, 98 (2-4), 259-264. doi: 10.1016/j.ultramic.2003.08.019

Determination of a misfit dislocation complex in SiGe/Si heterostructures by image deconvolution technique in HREM

2004

Journal Article

Dynamic annealing in III-nitrides under ion bombardment

Kucheyev, SO, Williams, JS, Zou, J and Jagadish, C (2004). Dynamic annealing in III-nitrides under ion bombardment. Journal of Applied Physics, 95 (6), 3048-3054. doi: 10.1063/1.1649459

Dynamic annealing in III-nitrides under ion bombardment

2004

Conference Publication

Lattice Disorder Produced in GaN by Irradation with Swift Heavy Ions

Kucheyev, S. O., Timmers, H., Zou, J., Williams, J. S., Jagadish, C. and Li, G. (2004). Lattice Disorder Produced in GaN by Irradation with Swift Heavy Ions. 14th International Conference on Ion Beam Modification of Materials (IBMM 2004), Monterey, California, USA, 5–10 September, 2004.

Lattice Disorder Produced in GaN by Irradation with Swift Heavy Ions

2003

Conference Publication

Strain relaxation in epitaxial self-assembled Ge(Si)/Si islands

Zou, J., Liao, X. Z. and Cockayne, D. J. H. (2003). Strain relaxation in epitaxial self-assembled Ge(Si)/Si islands. nternational Beijing Conference and Exhibition on Instrumental Analysis, Beijing, China, 13 - 16 October, 2003.

Strain relaxation in epitaxial self-assembled Ge(Si)/Si islands

2003

Conference Publication

TEM investigations of the compositions in Ge(Si)/Si(001) quantum dots

Liao, X. Z., Zou, J. and Cockayne, D. J. H. (2003). TEM investigations of the compositions in Ge(Si)/Si(001) quantum dots. VII InterAmerican Congress on Electron Microscopy, San Antonio, Texas, 3 - 7 August, 2003. New York, N.Y. U.S.A.: Microscopy Society of America. doi: 10.1017/s143192760344213x

TEM investigations of the compositions in Ge(Si)/Si(001) quantum dots

2003

Journal Article

Multilayered carbon films for tribological applications

McKenzie, DR, Tarrant, RN, Bilek, MMM, Ha, T, Zou, J, McBride, WE, Cockayne, DJH, Fujisawa, N, Swain, MV, James, NL, Woodard, JC and McCulloch, DG (2003). Multilayered carbon films for tribological applications. Diamond And Related Materials, 12 (2), 178-184. doi: 10.1016/S0925-9635(03)00020-7

Multilayered carbon films for tribological applications

2003

Conference Publication

Strain Relaxation Mechanisms in Coherent and Incoherent Ge(Si)/Si Islands

Zou, Jin, Liao, Xiaozhou, Cockayne, David J. H. and Jiang, Zuimin (2003). Strain Relaxation Mechanisms in Coherent and Incoherent Ge(Si)/Si Islands. Cambridge University Press. doi: 10.1017/S1431927603442360

Strain Relaxation Mechanisms in Coherent and Incoherent Ge(Si)/Si Islands

2003

Conference Publication

Nature of planar defects in ion-implanted GaN

Zou, J., Wang, Y. G., Kucheyev, S. O., Williams, J. S., Jagadish, C. and Li, G. (2003). Nature of planar defects in ion-implanted GaN. The Internalional Beijing Conference and Exhibition on Instrumental Analysis (BCEIA), Beijing, China, 13- 16 October, 2003. Pennington, NJ: The Electrochemical Society. doi: 10.1149/1.1541257

Nature of planar defects in ion-implanted GaN

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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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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