IFM staff

Dr Yuncang Li

Research interests:

Dr Li's research interests include the development of biomaterials, amorphous and nano-structured materials, and renewable energy applications. He is currently working on titanium based alloys and its shape memory alloys, biodegradable magnesium alloys, nano-particulate-reinforced titanium/ magnesium composites and surface functionalisation on metallic implant materials.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D., Mechanical/Energy Engineering, School of Engineering and Technology, Deakin University, Australia (2004)
• M.Eng, Thermal Energy Engineering, Department of Physics, Peking Normal College, P.R.China (1988)
• B.Sc., Physics, Department of Technical Physics, Peking University, P.R. China (1982)

Relevant employment history:

2005 - Present: Research Academic, Institute for Frontier Materials, Deakin University, Australia

1998 - 2000: A/Prof., Solar Energy Institute and Yunnan Provincial Key Laboratory of Rural Energy Engineering, Yunnan Normal University, China

1991 - 1997: Lecturer, Solar Energy Institute, Yunnan Normal University, China

1982 - 1991: Assistant Prof., Solar Energy Institute, Yunnan Normal University, China

A list of the ten most significant relevant publications for the last five years:

1. Y.C. Li, C.E. Wen, D. Mushaharyc, R. Sravanthic, N. Harishankard, G. Pande and P.D. Hodgson (2012), Mg-Zr-Sr alloys for biodegradable implant materials, Acta Biomater., DOI:10.1016/j.actbio.2012.04.028.
2. M. Wen, C.E. Wen, P.D. Hodgson and Y.C. Li (2012), Thermal oxidation behaviour of bulk titanium with nanocrystalline surface layer, Corr. Sci., 59, 352?359.
3. Y.C. Li, C. Han, X.K. Zhu, C.E. Wen and P.D. Hodgson (2012), Osteoblast cell response to nanoscale SiO2/ZrO2 particulate-reinforced titanium composites and scaffolds by powder metallurgy, J. Mater. Sci., 47(10), 4410-4414.
4. J.Y. Xiong, X.J. Wang, Y.C. Li and P.D. Hodgson (2011), Interfacial chemistry and adhesion between titanium dioxide nanotube layers and titanium substrates, J. Phys. Chem. C, 115 (11), 4768?4772.
5. Y.C. Li, P.D. Hodgson and C. Wen (2011), The effects of calcium and yttrium additions on the microstructure, mechanical properties and biocompatibility of biodegradable magnesium alloys, J. Mater. Sci., 46, 365?371.
6. Y.C. Li, C.S. Wong, J.Y. Xiong, P.D. Hodgson and C.E. Wen (2010), Cytotoxicity of titanium and titanium alloying elements, J. Dent. Res. 89(50), 493-497.
7. Y.C. Li, J.Y. Xiong, P.D. Hodgson and C.E. Wen (2010), Effects of structural property and surface modification of Ti6Ta4Sn scaffolds on the response of SaOS2 cells for bone tissue engineering, J. Alloys. Compd. 494(1-2), 323-329.
8. Y.C. Li, J.Y. Xiong, C.S. Wong, P.D. Hodgson, C.E Wen (2009), Ti6Ta4Sn alloy and subsequent scaffolding for bone tissue engineering, Tissue Eng.: Part A, 15(10), 3152-3159.
9. X. J. Wang, Y.C. Li, J. Lin, P. Hodgson and C.E. Wen (2008), Effect of heat-treatment atmosphere on the bond strength of apatite layer on Ti substrate, Dent. Mater., 24(11), 1549-1555.
10. X.J. Wang, Y.C. Li, J.G. Lin, P.D. Hodgson and C.E. Wen (2008), Apatite-inducing ability of titanium oxide layer on titanium surface: The effect of surface energy, J. Mater. Res., 23(6), 1682-1688.

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