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)

141 - 160 of 879 works

2018

Journal Article

In situ atomic scale mechanisms of strain-induced twin boundary shear to high angle grain boundary in nanocrystalline Pt

Wang, Lihua, Teng, Jiao, Wu, Yu, Sha, Xuechao, Xiang, Sisi, Mao, Shengcheng, Yu, Guanghua, Zhang, Ze, Zou, Jin and Han, Xiaodong (2018). In situ atomic scale mechanisms of strain-induced twin boundary shear to high angle grain boundary in nanocrystalline Pt. Ultramicroscopy, 195, 69-73. doi: 10.1016/j.ultramic.2018.08.022

In situ atomic scale mechanisms of strain-induced twin boundary shear to high angle grain boundary in nanocrystalline Pt

2018

Journal Article

High-performance SnSe thermoelectric materials: progress and future challenge

Chen, Zhi-Gang, Shi, Xiaolei, Zhao, Li-Dong and Zou, Jin (2018). High-performance SnSe thermoelectric materials: progress and future challenge. Progress in Materials Science, 97, 283-346. doi: 10.1016/j.pmatsci.2018.04.005

High-performance SnSe thermoelectric materials: progress and future challenge

2018

Journal Article

Boosting the thermoelectric performance of p-type heavily Cu-doped polycrystalline SnSe via inducing intensive crystal imperfections and defect phonon scattering

Shi, Xiaolei, Zheng, Kun, Hong, Min, Liu, Weidi, Moshwan, Raza, Wang, Yuan, Qu, Xianlin, Chen, Zhi-Gang and Zou, Jin (2018). Boosting the thermoelectric performance of p-type heavily Cu-doped polycrystalline SnSe via inducing intensive crystal imperfections and defect phonon scattering. Chemical Science, 9 (37), 7376-7389. doi: 10.1039/c8sc02397b

Boosting the thermoelectric performance of p-type heavily Cu-doped polycrystalline SnSe via inducing intensive crystal imperfections and defect phonon scattering

2018

Journal Article

Size dependence of dislocation activities and independence on theoretical elastic strain limit in Pt nanocrystals revealed by atomic-resolution in situ investigation

Wang, L., Teng, J., Wu, Y., Zou, J., Yu, G., Zhang, Z. and Han, X. (2018). Size dependence of dislocation activities and independence on theoretical elastic strain limit in Pt nanocrystals revealed by atomic-resolution in situ investigation. Materials Today Nano, 2, 1-6. doi: 10.1016/j.mtnano.2018.04.007

Size dependence of dislocation activities and independence on theoretical elastic strain limit in Pt nanocrystals revealed by atomic-resolution in situ investigation

2018

Journal Article

Nano-scale dislocations induced by self-vacancy engineering yielding extraordinary n -type thermoelectric Pb 0.96-y In y Se

Hong, Min, Chen, Zhi-Gang, Matsumura, Syo and Zou, Jin (2018). Nano-scale dislocations induced by self-vacancy engineering yielding extraordinary n -type thermoelectric Pb 0.96-y In y Se. Nano Energy, 50, 785-793. doi: 10.1016/j.nanoen.2018.06.030

Nano-scale dislocations induced by self-vacancy engineering yielding extraordinary n -type thermoelectric Pb 0.96-y In y Se

2018

Journal Article

Atomic insights into phase evolution in ternary transition-metal dichalcogenides nanostructures

Zou, Yi-Chao, Chen, Zhi-Gang, Liu, Shijian, Aso, Kohei, Zhang, Chenxi, Kong, Fantai, Hong, Min, Matsumura, Syo, Cho, Kyeongjae and Zou, Jin (2018). Atomic insights into phase evolution in ternary transition-metal dichalcogenides nanostructures. Small, 14 (22) 1800780, e1800780. doi: 10.1002/smll.201800780

Atomic insights into phase evolution in ternary transition-metal dichalcogenides nanostructures

2018

Journal Article

Realizing high thermoelectric performance in n-type highly distorted Sb-doped SnSe microplates via tuning high electron concentration and inducing intensive crystal defects

Shi, Xiao-Lei, Zheng, Kun, Liu, Wei-Di, Wang, Yuan, Yang, Yu-Zhe, Chen, Zhi-Gang and Zou, Jin (2018). Realizing high thermoelectric performance in n-type highly distorted Sb-doped SnSe microplates via tuning high electron concentration and inducing intensive crystal defects. Advanced Energy Materials, 8 (21) 1800775, 1800775. doi: 10.1002/aenm.201800775

Realizing high thermoelectric performance in n-type highly distorted Sb-doped SnSe microplates via tuning high electron concentration and inducing intensive crystal defects

2018

Journal Article

2D porous TiO2 single-crystalline nanostructure demonstrating high photo-electrochemical water splitting performance

Butburee, Teera, Bai, Yang, Wang, Huanjun, Chen, Hongjun, Wang, Zhiliang, Liu, Gang, Zou, Jin, Khemthong, Pongtanawat, Max Lu, Gao Qing and Wang, Lianzhou (2018). 2D porous TiO2 single-crystalline nanostructure demonstrating high photo-electrochemical water splitting performance. Advanced Materials, 30 (21) 1705666, e1705666. doi: 10.1002/adma.201705666

2D porous TiO2 single-crystalline nanostructure demonstrating high photo-electrochemical water splitting performance

2018

Journal Article

Eco-friendly higher manganese silicide thermoelectric materials: progress and future challenges

Liu, Wei-Di, Chen, Zhi-Gang and Zou, Jin (2018). Eco-friendly higher manganese silicide thermoelectric materials: progress and future challenges. Advanced Energy Materials, 8 (19) 1800056, 1800056. doi: 10.1002/aenm.201800056

Eco-friendly higher manganese silicide thermoelectric materials: progress and future challenges

2018

Journal Article

In situ atomistic deformation mechanisms of twin-structured nanocrystal Pt

Wang, Lihua, Teng, Jiao, Kong, Deli, Yu, Guanghua, Zou, Jin, Zhang, Ze and Han, Xiaodong (2018). In situ atomistic deformation mechanisms of twin-structured nanocrystal Pt. Scripta Materialia, 147, 103-107. doi: 10.1016/j.scriptamat.2018.01.012

In situ atomistic deformation mechanisms of twin-structured nanocrystal Pt

2018

Journal Article

Fundamental and progress of Bi2Te3-based thermoelectric materials

Hong, Min, Chen, Zhi-Gang and Ziou, Jin (2018). Fundamental and progress of Bi2Te3-based thermoelectric materials. Chinese Physics B, 27 (4) 048403, 048403. doi: 10.1088/1674-1056/27/4/048403

Fundamental and progress of Bi2Te3-based thermoelectric materials

2018

Journal Article

Achieving zT > 2 in p-Type AgSbTe2-xSex alloys via exploring the extra light valence band and introducing dense stacking faults

Hong, Min, Chen, Zhi-Gang, Yang, Lei, Liao, Zhi-Ming, Zou, Yi-Chao, Chen, Yan-Hui, Matsumura, Syo and Zou, Jin (2018). Achieving zT > 2 in p-Type AgSbTe2-xSex alloys via exploring the extra light valence band and introducing dense stacking faults. Advanced Energy Materials, 8 (9) 1702333, 1702333. doi: 10.1002/aenm.201702333

Achieving zT > 2 in p-Type AgSbTe2-xSex alloys via exploring the extra light valence band and introducing dense stacking faults

2018

Journal Article

Realizing zT of 2.3 in Ge1-x-y Sbx Iny Te via reducing the phase-transition temperature and introducing resonant energy doping

Hong, Min, Chen, Zhi-Gang, Yang, Lei, Zou, Yi-Chao, Dargusch, Matthew S, Wang, Hao and Zou, Jin (2018). Realizing zT of 2.3 in Ge1-x-y Sbx Iny Te via reducing the phase-transition temperature and introducing resonant energy doping. Advanced Materials, 30 (11) 1705942. doi: 10.1002/adma.201705942

Realizing zT of 2.3 in Ge1-x-y Sbx Iny Te via reducing the phase-transition temperature and introducing resonant energy doping

2018

Journal Article

High performance thermoelectric materials: Progress and their applications

Yang, Lei, Chen, Zhi-Gang, Dargusch, Matthew S. and Zou, Jin (2018). High performance thermoelectric materials: Progress and their applications. Advanced Energy Materials, 8 (6) 1701797, 1701797. doi: 10.1002/aenm.201701797

High performance thermoelectric materials: Progress and their applications

2018

Journal Article

In situ preparation of TiB nanowires for high-performance Ti metal matrix nanocomposites

Huang, Liqing, Qian, Ma, Liu, Zuming, Nguyen, Van Thuong, Yang, Lei, Wang, Lihua and Zou, Jin (2018). In situ preparation of TiB nanowires for high-performance Ti metal matrix nanocomposites. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 735, 2640-2645. doi: 10.1016/j.jallcom.2017.11.238

In situ preparation of TiB nanowires for high-performance Ti metal matrix nanocomposites

2018

Journal Article

Atomic disorders in layer structured topological insulator SnBi2Te4 nanoplates

Zou, Yi-Chao, Chen, Zhi-Gang, Zhang, Enze, Kong, Fantai, Lu, Yan, Wang, Lihua, Drennan, John, Wang, Zhongchang, Xiu, Faxian, Cho, Kyeongjae and Zou, Jin (2018). Atomic disorders in layer structured topological insulator SnBi2Te4 nanoplates. Nano Research, 11 (2), 696-706. doi: 10.1007/s12274-017-1679-z

Atomic disorders in layer structured topological insulator SnBi2Te4 nanoplates

2018

Journal Article

Laser irradiated vortex fluidic mediated synthesis of luminescent carbon nanodots under continuous flow

Luo, Xuan, Al-Antaki, Ahmed Hussein Mohammed, Vimalanathan, Kasturi, Moffatt, Jillian, Zheng, Kun, Zou, Yichao, Zou, Jin, Duan, Xiaofei, Lamb, Robert N., Wang, Shujun, Li, Qin, Zhang, Wei and Raston, Colin L. (2018). Laser irradiated vortex fluidic mediated synthesis of luminescent carbon nanodots under continuous flow. Reaction Chemistry and Engineering, 3 (2), 164-170. doi: 10.1039/c7re00197e

Laser irradiated vortex fluidic mediated synthesis of luminescent carbon nanodots under continuous flow

2018

Journal Article

Crystal-phase control of GaAs–GaAsSb core–shell/axial nanowire heterostructures by a two-step growth method

Zhou, Chen, Zheng, Kun, Chen, Ping-Ping, Matsumura, Syo, Lu, Wei and Zou, Jin (2018). Crystal-phase control of GaAs–GaAsSb core–shell/axial nanowire heterostructures by a two-step growth method. Journal of Materials Chemistry C, 6 (25), 6726-6732. doi: 10.1039/c8tc01529e

Crystal-phase control of GaAs–GaAsSb core–shell/axial nanowire heterostructures by a two-step growth method

2018

Journal Article

Continuous flow synthesis of phosphate binding h-BN@magnetite hybrid material

Mohammed Al-antaki, Ahmed Hussein, Luo, Xuan, Duan, Alex, Lamb, Robert N., Eroglu, Ela, Hutchison, Wayne, Zou, Yi-Chao, Zou, Jin and Raston, Colin L. (2018). Continuous flow synthesis of phosphate binding h-BN@magnetite hybrid material. RSC Advances, 8 (71), 40829-40835. doi: 10.1039/c8ra08336c

Continuous flow synthesis of phosphate binding h-BN@magnetite hybrid material

2018

Conference Publication

Critical analysis of non-metallic inclusions in al and Si-deoxidized spring steels

Lyu, S., Ma, X., Wang, G., Zou, J., Lee, H. G., Zhao, B., Huang, Z., Yao, Z. and Jiang, Z. (2018). Critical analysis of non-metallic inclusions in al and Si-deoxidized spring steels. 7th International Congress on Science and Technology of Steelmaking, ICS 2018, Venice, Italy, 13-15 June 2018. Milano, Italy: Associazione Italiana di Metallurgia.

Critical analysis of non-metallic inclusions in al and Si-deoxidized spring steels

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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