Personal details
- Name
- Professor Cheng Yan
- Position(s)
- Professor
Faculty of Engineering,
School of Mech., Medical & Process Engineering - Discipline *
- Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Materials Engineering
- 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)
- ARC Australian Research Network for Advanced Materials
- Materials Australia
- Engineers Australia
- Keywords
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Manufacturing Process and Technology, Aerospace Materials and Structure, Electrochemistry and Energy Storage Engineering, Numerical Modeling, Interdisciplinary Engineering and Applications
* Field of Research code, Australian and New Zealand Standard Research Classification (ANZSRC), 2008
Biography
Broad Area of Research: Mechanical characterization & numerical modelling, composites, energy storage materials, biomaterials and biomechanics
Prof. Cheng Yan and his team are conducting the research in the following areas:
• Composites and advanced materials interface:
Research focus: use of various particles and fibers to make polymer composites with tailored mechanical, electrical and thermal properties; characterization of material interfaces at nanoscales, e.g. nano carbon/polymer interface.
• Energy storage materials:
Research focus: electrode material and binder for rechargeable batteries; coupled chemistry-mechanics problem; mechanical characterization and in operando testing; hydrogen storage alloys
• Biomaterials and biomechanics:
Research focus: additive manufacturing of polymer and metal structures for applications in biomedical engineering; development of bio-inspired composites.
• Mechanical characterization and numerical simulation:
Research focus: mechanical behaviour of a broad range of materials and structures (micro and nano scaled materials, porous and amorphous materials); modeling of energy and biomaterials using finite element analysis, molecular dynamics and density function theory.
Grants Prof. Yan has received A$9 million research funds, including 18 grants from Australian Research Council (ARC). Selected Grants from ARC
- ARC Discovery-Project (DP210103266), 2021-2023 (A$562,309, CI) Recyclable and rechargeable all-solid-state sodium ion batteries
- 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, 1st CI), Characterization of soldered and adhesively bonded assemblies in photonic packages
- ARC Discovery-Project (DP0559237), 2005-2007, A$168K, 1st CI, Development of deformation-failure-mechanism based parameters for design of microstructured optical fibre and photonics assembly
- ARC Linkage-Project (LP200200965), 2021-2023 (A$366,516, CI), High performance bioderived hybrid fillers for rubber composite production
- 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 (LE190100066), 2019 (A$438, 783, CI) A femtosecond laser micromachining facility for a wide range ofmaterials.
- 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 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
- Advanced Materials and engineering applications
- Strength of Materials
- Tribology
This information has been contributed by Professor Cheng Yan.
Experience
External Collaborations Over the years, Prof Cheng Yan has established long term collaborations with the scientists of the following organisations:
- Tohoku University, Japan
- Johns Hopkins University, USA
- Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany
- National University of Singapore
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
- Symposia-chair, Biomaterials, polymers and polymer-based composites (PS6), 19th International Microscopy Congress, Sep, 2018, Sydney, Australia
- Co-chair, Biomaterials, polymers & composites symposium, 19th International Microscopy Congress, 9-14 Sep, 2018, Sydney, Australia
- Executive co-chair, 2018 International symposium on Advanced Materials and Sustainable Technologies, 22-25 July 2018, Brisbane, Australia
- Chair, Workshop on Recent Advances in Nanomechanics – Science and Facilities, 12 Dec 2017, QUT, Brisbane
This information has been contributed by Professor Cheng Yan.
Publications
- Chu Q, Xu S, Zhu X, Zhu Z, Zhang H, Bai R, Lei Z, Yan C, (2019) Effects of testing conditions on the deformation behaviour of a Ti-based bulk metallic glass, Materials Science & Engineering A: Structural Materials: Properties, Microstructure and Processing p1-8
- Liu J, Bai R, Lei Z, Xu C, Ye A, Martens W, Yarlagadda P, Yan C, (2019) Experimental and numerical investigation of the toughening mechanisms in bioinspired composites prepared by freeze casting, Composites Science and Technology p1-7
- Limmahakhun S, Oloyede A, Sitthiseripratip K, Xiao Y, Yan C, (2017) 3D-printed cellular structures for bone biomimetic implants, Additive Manufacturing p93-101
- Limmahakhun S, Oloyede A, Sitthiseripratip K, Xiao Y, Yan C, (2017) Stiffness and strength tailoring of cobalt chromium graded cellular structures for stress-shielding reduction, Materials and Design p633-641
- Wasalathilake K, Galpayage Dona D, Ayoko G, Yan C, (2018) Understanding the structure-property relationships in hydrothermally reduced graphene oxide hydrogels, Carbon p282-290
- Hapuarachchi S, Wasalathilake K, Nerkar J, Jaatinen E, O'Mullane A, Yan C, (2020) Mechanically robust tapioca starch composite binder with improved ionic conductivity for sustainable lithium-ion batteries, ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering p9857-9865
- Wasalathilake K, Hapuarachchi S, Zhao Y, Fernando J, Chen H, Nerkar J, Golberg D, Zhang S, Yan C, (2020) Unveiling the Working Mechanism of Graphene Bubble Film/Silicon Composite Anodes in Li-Ion Batteries: From Experiment to Modeling, ACS Applied Energy Materials p521-531
- Chen S, Ling H, Chen H, Zhang S, Du A, Yan C, (2020) Development of cross-linked dextrin as aqueous binders for silicon based anodes, Journal of Power Sources
- Wasalathilake K, Li H, Xu L, Yan C, (2020) Recent advances in graphene based materials as anode materials in sodium-ion batteries, Journal of Energy Chemistry p91-107
- Worthy A, Grosjean A, Pfrunder M, Xu Y, Yan C, Edwards G, Clegg J, McMurtrie J, (2018) Atomic resolution of structural changes in elastic crystals of copper(II) acetylacetonate, Nature Chemistry p65-69
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
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)