Professor Cheng Yan
Science and Engineering Faculty,Chemistry, Physics, Mechanical Engineering,
Nanoscience
Personal details
- Name
- Professor Cheng Yan
- Position(s)
- Professor
Science and Engineering Faculty,
Chemistry, Physics, Mechanical Engineering,
Nanoscience - Discipline *
- Materials Engineering, Nanotechnology
- Phone
- +61 7 3138 6630
- c2.yan@qut.edu.au
- Location
- View location details (QUT staff and student access only)
- Identifiers and profiles
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- Qualifications
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Phd in Engineering (University of Sydney)
- Professional memberships
and associations - American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
- Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
- ARC Australian Research Network for Advanced Materials
- Materials Australia
- Engineers Australia
- Keywords
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Composites, nanomaterials, advanced materials interfaces, nanomechanics
* Field of Research code, Australian and New Zealand Standard Research Classification (ANZSRC), 2008
Biography
Broad Area of Research: Nanocomposites, Advanced materials interfaces, Nanomechanics
Website: https://sites.google.com/site/cyadvancedmaterialsgroup/
Prof. Cheng Yan and his team are conducting the research in the following areas:
1) Nanocomposites
- Polymer nanocomposites as functional and light weight structural materials
- Nanomaterials and nanocomposites for energy storage
- 3D printing for advanced manufacturing
2) Advanced materials interfaces
- Mechanical, thermal and electrical behavior of polymer-nanocarbon (CNT & graphene) interfaces
- Organic-inorganic interfaces in biomaterials (e.g. protein-mineral in bone)
- Interface mechanical behavior in nano multi-layer thin films
3) Nanomechanics
- Deformation and failure of small sized materials and structures
- Structure-property relationship in porous materials
- Mechanical behavior of amorphous materials
Grants Prof. Yan has received A$7 million research funds, including 12 grants from Australian Research Council (ARC). Selected Grants from ARC
- ARC Discovery-Project (DP180102003), 2018-2020 (A$412,993, 1st CI) Characterization of mechanical behavior of lithiated silicon
- ARC Discovery-Project (DP180101955), 2018-2020 (A$408,011, CI) Bio-inspired design to overcome strength-toughness trade-off composites
- ARC Discovery-Project (DP150101717), 2015-2017 (A$295,900, 1st CI) Characterization of mechanical behavior of TiO2 nanotube thin films
- ARC Discovery-Project (DP0344929), 2003-2007 (A$449K, first CI), Characterization of soldered and adhesively bonded assemblies in photonic packages
- ARC Discovery-Project (DP0559237), 2005-2007, A$168K, first CI, Development of deformation-failure-mechanism based parameters for design of microstructured optical fibre and photonics assembly
- ARC Linkage-Project (LP100200318), 2009-2012 (A$216,000, CI), A new generation high crash energy absorbing barrier for improved road safety.
- ARC Linkage-Project (LP0990514), 2008-2011 (A$156, 840, CI), Development of thin bed concrete masonry structural walls.
- ARC LIEF (LE180100090), 2018 (A$1,136,244, CI) Xe-plasma dual beam for advanced future materials
- ARC LIEF (LE130100036), 2013 (A$310,000, CI) Super high speed grinding facility for difficult-to-machine materials and structure
- ARC LIEF (LE120100121), 2012 (A$270,000, first CI) An integrated system for characterization of mechanical behaviour of bio- and nanomaterials at micro and nano scales in Queensland.
- ARC LIEF (LE120100036), 2012 (A$440,000, CI) National in-situ transmission electron microscope facilities.
- ARC LIEF (LE130100036), 2013 (A$310,000, CI) Super high speed grinding facility for difficult-to-machine materials and structure.
- ARC LIEF (LE110100017), 2011 (A$300,000, CI) An integrated system for measuring thermoelectric properties of advanced materials.
- ARC LIEF (LE0989804), 2009 (A$150K, CI), A universal nano-tribometer for surface and thin film characterisation.
- ARC Australian Postdoctoral Fellowship (F89800824), 1998-2001 (A$203K, fellow), Fracture behavior of mis-matched interface cracks
Selected other funds
- Australia-China Special Fund for Scientific & technological Cooperation-Round 7 (CH070160), 2008-2010, (Australian CI, $38, 000).
- AINSE 2011 grant (A$=3000, CI) Phase transition study on rhombohedral sodium niobate
- CRC Rail Innovation (A$409 K, 2008-2012, CI) Longer life insulated rail joints
Selected list of Awards and Recognitions
- Inaugural Queensland International Fellowship & category winner (2009)
- ARC Australian Research Fellowship (ARF), Australia Research Council (2003)
- ARC Australian Postdoctoral Fellowship (APD), Australia Research Council (1998)
- Sesqui Postdoctoral Fellowship, The University of Sydney (2002)
- Vice Chancellor Performance Award, 2014, QUT
- Vice Chancellor Performance Award, 2011, QUT
- Vice Chancellor Performance Award, 2010, QUT
- Guest Scientist in State Key Laboratory for Strength of Materials, China High Education Committee (2000 – 2001).
- Overseas Postgraduate Research Scholarship (OPRS), Department of Education, Training and Youth Affairs of Australia (1994 – 1997).
- Sydney University Postgraduate Research Scholarship, 1994-1997.
- Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) visiting scientist, 1987-1988.
Career History
- 2015 – Present: Professor, School of Engineering Systems, Queensland University of Technology
- 2006 – 2015: Senior lecturer/associate professor, School of Engineering Systems, Queensland University of Technology
- 2003 – 2007: ARC Australian Research Fellow (ARF), School of Aerospace, Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering, The University of Sydney
- 1998 – 2001: ARC Australian Postdoctoral Fellow (APD), Department of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering, The University of Sydney
This information has been contributed by Professor Cheng Yan.
Teaching
Teaching Areas
- Engineering Materials and Manufacturing
- Advanced Materials
- Nanostructured Materials
This information has been contributed by Professor Cheng Yan.
Experience
External CollaborationsOver the years, Prof Cheng Yan has established long term collaborations with the scientists of the following organizations:
- National University of Singapore
- Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Tohoku University, Japan
- Johns Hopkins University, USA
- Chongqing University, China
- Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany
- Dalian University of Technology, China
Professional and Community Service Roles
- Committee member, Australia Fracture Group
- QUT representative, Skills Formation Strategy (SFS) Fibre Composites, QLD Government
- Steering committee member, ATN-ISTA Australia-China NanoNetwork
- Convener of composite symposium, The 3rd biennial Conference of the Combined Australian Materials Societies, incorporating Materials and Austceram (CAMS 2014),
- Co-chair of international committee, International Workshop on Innovation and Commercialization of Micro & Nanotechnology (ICMAN), 2009, Chongqing, China
- Co-chair, International Conference on Frontiers in Materials Science and Technology, 2008, Brisbane, Australia
- Convener of Composites Symposium, International Conference on Materials & Austcream, 2007, Sydney, Australia
This information has been contributed by Professor Cheng Yan.
Publications
- Worthy AR, Grosjean A, Pfrunder MC, Xu Y, Yan CA, Edwards GA, Clegg JK, McMurtrie JC, (2018) Atomic resolution of structural changes in elastic crystals of copper(II) acetylacetonate, Nature Chemistry p65-69
- Wasalathilake K, Ayoko G, Yan CA, (2018) Effects of heteroatom doping on the performance of graphene in sodium-ion batteries: A density functional theory investigation, Carbon p276-285
- Wasalathilake K, Galpayage Dona DG, Ayoko G, Yan CA, (2018) Understanding the structure-property relationships in hydrothermally reduced graphene oxide hydrogels, Carbon p282-290
- Jaggessar A, Mathew A, Wang H, Tesfamichael T, Yan CA, Yarlagadda PK, (2018) Mechanical, bactericidal and osteogenic behaviours of hydrothermally synthesised TiO2 nanowire arrays, Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials p311-319
- Chu Q, Bai R, Jian H, Lei Z, Hu N, Yan CA, (2018) Microstructure, texture and mechanical properties of 6061 aluminum laser beam welded joints, Materials Characterization p269-276
- Zhao Y, Peng X, Fu T, Zhu X, Hu N, Yan CA, (2018) Strengthening mechanisms of graphene coated copper under nanoindentation, Computational Materials Science p42-49
- Lai Z, Bai R, Lei Z, Yan CA, (2018) Interfacial mechanical behaviour of protein - mineral nanocomposites: A molecular dynamics investigation, Journal of Biomechanics p161-167
- Limmahakhun S, Oloyede A, Sitthiseripratip K, Xiao Y, Yan CA, (2017) 3D-printed cellular structures for bone biomimetic implants, Additive Manufacturing p93-101
- Chu Q, Zhang M, Li J, Yan CA, (2017) Experimental and numerical investigation of microstructure and mechanical behavior of titanium/steel interfaces prepared by explosive welding, Materials Science and Engineering A: Structural Materials: Properties, Microstructures and Processing p323-331
- Li H, Zhu X, Sitinamaluwa H, Wasalathilake K, Xu L, Zhang S, Yan CA, (2017) Graphene oxide wrapped Fe2O3 as a durable anode material for high-performance lithium-ion batteries, Journal of Alloys and Compounds p425-432
For more publications by this staff member, visit QUT ePrints, the University's research repository.
Awards
Awards and recognition
- Type
- Committee Role/Editor or Chair of an Academic Conference
- Reference year
- 2014
- Details
- Chair, composites symposium, Materials & Austcream 2014, Sydney, Australia
- Type
- Committee Role/Editor or Chair of an Academic Conference
- Reference year
- 2008
- Details
- Chair, Frontiers in materials science and technology, 2008, Brisbane
- Type
- Keynote Speaker/Expert Panel Member/Invited Speaker for a Conference
- Reference year
- 2004
- Details
- Committee member, Australian Fracture Group (2004~2008).
- Type
- Academic Honours, Prestigious Awards or Prizes
- Reference year
- 2003
- Details
- ARC Australian Research Fellowship (ARF), Australia Research Council.
- Type
- Academic Honours, Prestigious Awards or Prizes
- Reference year
- 2002
- Details
- Sesqui Postdoctoral Fellowship, The University of Sydney (2002-2004).
- Type
- Academic Honours, Prestigious Awards or Prizes
- Reference year
- 1998
- Details
- ARC Australian Postdoctoral Fellowship (APD), Australia Research Council
Research projects
Grants and projects (Category 1: Australian Competitive Grants only)
- Title
- Characterization of Mechanical Behavior of Lithiated Silicon
- Primary fund type
- CAT 1 - Australian Competitive Grant
- Project ID
- DP180102003
- Start year
- 2018
- Keywords
- Title
- Bio-inspired Design to Overcome Strength-toughness Trade-off of Composites
- Primary fund type
- CAT 1 - Australian Competitive Grant
- Project ID
- DP180101955
- Start year
- 2018
- Keywords
- Title
- Characterization of Mechanical Behaviour of TiO2 Nanotube Thin Films
- Primary fund type
- CAT 1 - Australian Competitive Grant
- Project ID
- DP150101717
- Start year
- 2015
- Keywords
- nanotube thin film; mechanical characterization; nanoindentation
Supervision
Current supervisions
- The Mechanical Property of Advanced Electrode Materials
PhD, Principal Supervisor
Other supervisors: Professor Aijun Du - Development and characterization of Silicon based electrodes for Li-ion batteries
PhD, Principal Supervisor
Other supervisors: Associate Professor Esa Jaatinen, Professor Anthony O'Mullane - Bioinspired Materials for Increased Toughness and Strength
PhD, Principal Supervisor
Other supervisors: Professor Prasad Yarlagadda
Completed supervisions (Doctorate)
- Characterization of Mechanical and Electrochemical Properties of Silicon Based Electrodes for Li-ion Batteries (2017)
- Development of Functionally Graded Materials for Innovation in Bone-Replacement Applications (2017)
- Characterization of Mechanical Behaviour of TiO2 Nanotube Array (2016)
- Synthesis, Characterization and Applications of Graphene Oxide-Polymer Nanocomposites (2015)
- Numerical Investigation of Deformation and Failure Mechanisms of Osteopontin-Hydroxyapatite Interfaces and Mineralized Collagen Fibril Arrays (2014)
- Numerical Investigation of Graphene and Graphene-Polymer Nanocomposites (2014)
- Experimental impact and finite element analysis of a composite, portable road safety barrier (2013)
- Characterisation of multi wall carbon nanotube-polymer composites for strain sensing applications (2012)
- Deformation Behaviours of Coarse-Grained and Nanocrystalline Mg-5wt% Al Alloys (2011)