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Dr Jin Zhang

Research interests:

Dr Jin Zhang's current research is focused on biological composites. Her research interests include but are not limited to lightweight composite structure, multifunctional composites, toughening of thermosets and their fibre reinforced composites, nanofibre composites, and out-of-autoclave manufacture of carbon fibre composites.

Qualifications:

• PhD (2007), Deakin University, Australia
• MEng (2000), Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, China
• BEng (1998), Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, China

Relevant employment history:

2012 to present: Research Fellow, Australian Future Fibres Research & Innovation Centre, Institute for Frontier Materials, Deakin University

2011 to 2012: Research Fellow, Sir Lawrence Wackett Aerospace Research Centre, School of Aerospace, Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering, RMIT University

2007 to 2010: Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Centre for Material and Fibre Innovation, Institute for Technology Research Innovation, Deakin University

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

1. Zhang, J., Lin, T., Cheung, S. C. P., Wang, C. H. The Effect of Carbon Nanofibres on Self-healing Epoxy/Poly(ε-caprolactone) Blends. Composites Science and Technology, 2012, 72, 1952-1959. (IF: 3.144)
2. Zhang, J., Yang, T., Lin, T., Wang, C.H. Phase Morphology of Nanofibre Interlayers: Critical Factor for Toughening Carbon/Epoxy Composites, Composites Science and Technology, 2012, 72, 256-62 (IF: 3.144)
3. Yang, T., Wang, C.H., Zhang, J., He, S., Mouritz, A.P. Toughening and Self-Healing of Epoxy Matrix Laminates Using Mendable Polymer Stitching. Composites Science and Technology, 2012, 72, 1396-1401 (IF: 3.144).
4. Zhang, J., Chaisombat, K., He, S., Wang, C.H. Hybrid Composite Laminates Reinforced with Glass/carbon Woven Fabrics for Lightweight Load Bearing Structures, Materials and Design, 2012, 36, 75-80 (IF: 2.200).
5. Zhang, J., Niu, H., Zhou, J., Wang, X., Lin, T. Synergistic Effects of PEK-C/VGCNF Composite Nanofibres on a Trifunctional Epoxy Resin, Composites Science and Technology, 2011, 71, 1060-7 (IF: 3.144).
6. Niu, H., Zhang, J., Xie, Z., Wang, X., Lin, T. Preparation, Structure and Supercapacitance of Bonded Carbon Nanofibre Electrode Materials, Carbon, 2011, 49, 2380-8 (IF: 5.378).
7. Zhang, J., Lin, T. and Wang, X. Electrospun Nanofibre Toughened Carbon/epoxy Composites: Effects of Polyetherketone Cardo (PEK-C) Nanofibre Diameter and Interlayer Thickness, Composites Science and Technology, 2010, 70, 1660-1666 (IF: 3.144).
8. Zhang, J., Guo, Q., Huson, M., Slota, I. and Fox, B. Interphase Study of Thermoplastic Modified Epoxy Matrix Composites: Phase Behaviour around a Single Fibre Influenced by Heating Rate and Surface Treatment, Composites Part A, 2010, 41, 781-794 (IF: 2.695).
9. Zhang, J., Guo, Q. and Fox, B. Thermal and Mechanical Properties of a Dendritic Hydroxyl-functional Hyperbranched Polymer and Tetrafunctional Epoxy Resin Blends, Journal of Polymer Science Part B: Polymer Physics, 2010, 48, 417-424 (IF: 1.590).
10. Zhang, J., Guo, Q. and Fox, B., Study on Thermoplastic Modified Multifunctional Epoxies: Influence of Heating Rate on Cure Behaviour and Phase Separation, Composites Science and Technology, 2009, 69, 1172-1179 (IF: 3.144).

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