
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
Biography
Broad Area of Research: Advanced materials, mechanical characterization and modeling and advanced manufacturing
Website: https://sites.google.com/site/cyadvancedmaterialsgroup/
Prof. Cheng Yan and his team are conducting the research in the following areas:
- Metals and alloys materials:
Research focus: processing and structure-property relationship in steels, light alloys, metallic thin films; hydrogen storage alloys and bulk metallic glasses.
- Composites and advanced materials interface:
Research focus: use of various particles and fibers to make polymer composites with tailored mechanical, electrical and thermal properties; development of bio-inspired composites; characterization of material interfaces at nanoscales, e.g. nano carbon/polymer interface, protein-mineral interface in biological materials, etc.
- Energy storage materials:
Research focus: electrode materials for Li-ion batteries; mechanical behaviour and reliability of batteries.
- Solid Mechanics, mechanical characterization and numerical modeling:
Research focus: fatigue and fracture mechanics; mechanical behaviour of a broad range of materials and structures (micro and nano scaled materials, porous and amorphous materials); materials modeling using finite element analysis, molecular dynamics and density function theory.
- Advanced Manufacturing:
Research focus: additive manufacturing of polymer and metal structures for applications in biomedical engineering; structure-property relationship in 3D printed structures; welding and adhesive technology; reliability of microelctronic and photonic packages.
Grants Prof. Yan has received A$8 million research funds, including 16 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
Teaching
Teaching Areas
- Engineering Materials and Manufacturing
- Advanced Materials
- Nanostructured Materials
Experience
External Collaborations Over the years, Prof Cheng Yan has established long term collaborations with the scientists of the following organizations:
- Tohoku University, Japan
- Johns Hopkins University, USA
- Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany
- Dalian University of Technology, China
- National University of Singapore
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Chongqing University, China
- Tongji University, 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
- Symposia-chair, Biomaterials, polymers and polymer-based composites (PS6), 19th International Microscopy Congress, Sep, 2018, Sydney, Australia
- 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), 2013, Taiyuan, 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
Publications
- Tian Y, Xu L, Bao J, Qian J, Su H, Li H, Gu H, Yan CA, Li H, (2019) Hollow cobalt oxide nanoparticles embedded in nitrogen-doped carbon nanosheets as an efficient bifunctional catalyst for Zn-air battery, Journal of Energy Chemistry p59-66
- Liu T, Chu Q, Yan CA, Zhang S, Lin Z, Lu J, (2019) Interweaving 3D network binder for high-areal-capacity Si anode through combined hard and soft polymers, Advanced Energy Materials p1-9
- Hapuarachchi S, Sun Z, Yan CA, (2018) Advances in in situ techniques for characterization of failure mechanisms of Li-ion battery anodes, Advanced Sustainable Systems p1-29
- 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
- Xu L, Jiang D, Zhao Y, Yan P, Dong J, Qian J, Ao H, Li J, Yan CA, Li H, (2018) Integrated BiPO4 nanocrystal/BiOBr heterojunction for sensitive photoelectrochemical sensing of 4-chlorophenol, Dalton Transactions p13353-13359
- Zhao Y, Peng X, Fu T, Huang C, Xiang H, Hu N, Yan CA, (2018) Investigation of mechanical behaviour of amorphous aluminium nitride, Materialia p148-156
- Chu Q, Zhang M, Li J, Hu N, Yan CA, (2018) Investigation of microstructure and mechanical properties of Fe-V dissimilar welds, Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A - Physical Metallurgy and Materials Science p5402-5410
- Wasalathilake K, Galpayage Dona DG, Ayoko G, Yan CA, (2018) Understanding the structure-property relationships in hydrothermally reduced graphene oxide hydrogels, Carbon p282-290
- Limmahakhun S, Oloyede A, Sitthiseripratip K, Xiao Y, Yan CA, (2017) 3D-printed cellular structures for bone biomimetic implants, Additive Manufacturing p93-101
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)