University of Science and Technology Beijing, China
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🎓Educational Background
Dr. Yujuan Zhang completed her Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics from the China Academy of Engineering Physics (CAEP) in 2013, under the supervision of Prof. Zhang Ping. She then went on to gain postdoctoral experience at the Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (IHEP, CAS), where she worked under the mentorship of Academician Chai Zhifang. Her expertise in theoretical physics laid the foundation for her career in computational materials science.
💼Professional Experience
Dr. Zhang currently serves as an Associate Professor at the University of Science and Technology Beijing (USTB) in the School of Materials Science and Engineering, a position she has held since June 2019. Prior to this, she worked as a Lecturer at USTB from October 2015 to June 2019. Additionally, she expanded her academic experience as a Visiting Scholar at the University at Buffalo (SUNY Buffalo) in the Department of Physics from February 2017 to February 2018. Her work at IHEP as a Postdoctoral Researcher and at CAEP in the early stages of her career helped shape her approach to the development of new materials for a wide range of applications.
🔬Research Interests
Dr. Zhang’s research is deeply rooted in computational materials science. She utilizes cutting-edge techniques such as first-principles calculations, molecular dynamics, phase-field methods, and machine learning to investigate and predict the structures and properties of materials. Her current research focus includes:
- Separation of actinide radionuclides using novel inorganic nanomaterials, which aims to address critical challenges in nuclear waste management.
- Physicochemical properties of advanced nuclear fuels, seeking to enhance the safety and efficiency of nuclear energy systems.
- Design and simulation of tungsten-based first wall materials for nuclear fusion, aiming to improve the materials used in the development of fusion reactors.
Dr. Zhang’s work has significantly contributed to understanding and advancing the material science behind nuclear technologies and energy systems, with a strong emphasis on innovative, sustainable solutions.
Notable Publications📝
📝Multisite synergistic interaction induced selective adsorption of CB5-Ti3C2T2 complex for strontium ion: A combined theoretical and experimental study
Authors: Sifan Li, Pengcheng Zhang, Yujuan Zhang, Chengzhen Miao, Weiqun Shi
Journal: Journal of Hazardous Materials
Year: 2025
📝The s-d interaction induced hydrogen trapping effect in α-U (130)/[001] twin boundary region
Authors: Jingyuan Jin, Yujuan Zhang, Wenting Lv, Hefei Ji, Yu Yang
Journal: Surfaces and Interfaces
Year: 2025
📝Nanofibers loaded with trichromatic fluorescent dyes for enhancing the electro-optical properties of PDLC for application in colored smart windows
Authors: Tiankai Qiu, Xufu Wang, Yuzhen Zhao, Wanli He, Dong Wang
Journal: Applied Materials Today
Year: 2025
📝Polymer stabilized cholesteric liquid crystals enhanced by functional nanofibers loaded with CuS NPs and ATO NPs for efficient smart windows and advanced infrared camouflage/anti-counterfeiting technologies
Authors: Xufu Wang, Yinfu Lu, Tiankai Qiu, Zongcheng Miao, Yi Luan
Journal: Applied Materials Today
Year: 2025
📝Enhanced Hydrogen Storage Capacity in OLi3-Decorated Holey Graphitic Carbon Nitride Monolayer
Authors: Ningning Zhang, Mingyu Wu, Jiwen Li, Yujuan Zhang, Ping Zhang
Journal: ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces
Year: 2025
📝Impact of Sintering Aid Type and Content on the Mechanical Properties of Digital Light Processing 3D-Printed Si3N4 Ceramics
Authors: Qing Qin, Lin Han, Xiong Gang, Zhen Shen, Changchun Ge
Journal: Materials
Year: 2024