Projects per year
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Research interests
Mechanical Engineering - Physics-based machine learning in materials design
Mechanical Engineering - Smart green manufacturing/synthesis
Mechanical Engineering - Mechanics of materials
Chemistry - Reaction and diffusion at interface
Chemistry - Carbon neutrality/CCS/DAC
Position Held
Co-Director of Energy Materials and Systems Lab
Director of HKUST-KF Joint Laboratory for Sustainable Technologies
General Manager of HKUST Research and Development Corporation (Shenzhen) Limited
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Engineering Sciences in Materials Science, Doctor, The Technical University Kaiserslautern
2006
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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R&D on The High-efficiency Safe Energy Storage System via Multi-strategy on System-level Method and The Pilot Industrial Application
LI, D. (CoI), YANG, J. (PI) & CHEN, Y. (CoI)
3/11/25 → 2/11/27
Project: Research
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Study of Synergistic Multi-component Fire-resistant Microcapsules and Development of Pilot Products for Silicone Adhesives
YANG, J. (PI) & LI, Z. (CoI)
Innovation and Technology Commission, Hebei Huaqing Optoelectronics Materials Co., Ltd.
1/01/25 → 31/12/26
Project: Research
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Decarbonization solutions for buildings in Hong Kong: development, assessment and deployment
LAU, A. K. H. (CoPI), NIU, J. (CoPI), MATUS, K. (CoPI), FU, L. (CoPI), LUO, W. (CoI), YANG, J. (CoPI), ZHOU, Y. (CoI), HUANG, B. (CoPI), TSO, C. Y. (CoPI), LIN, H. (CoI), LI, Q. (CoI), SUN, Q. (PI), YAO, S. (CoPI), HUA, P. (CoI), ZHU, P. (CoPI), REDONNET, S. (CoPI) & LU, Z. (CoPI)
1/01/24 → 31/12/28
Project: Research
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HKUST-KF Joint Laboratory for Sustainable Technologies
YANG, J. (PI) & ZHAO, Y. (CoI)
6/07/23 → 5/07/26
Project: Research
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Development and industrialization of adhesive, self-cleaning and weather-resistant integrated functional film for outdoor engineering
LIANG, C. (CoI), LU, D. (CoI), YANG, J. (CoI), WANG, W. (CoI), WU, R. (CoI), ZHANG, W. (CoI), ZHAO, W. (CoI) & HUANG, X. (CoI)
1/01/24 → 31/12/25
Project: Research
Research output
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Achieving fast Zn dynamics in high-mass-loading cathode via 3D-printed hierarchical graphene architectures in zinc-ion batteries
Yu, S., Mu, Y., Gu, H., Zhang, Y., Zhao, S., Liang, H., Hu, B., Sun, J., Chen, X., Zeng, L., Bai, J. & Yang, J., 15 Dec 2025, In: Chemical Engineering Journal. 526, 10 p., 170624.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
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A data-driven approach to identify the optimal sub-laminates for homogeneity design under the concept of double-double composites
Qiu, C., Song, H. & Yang, J., Aug 2025, In: Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing. 195, 108897.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
3 Citations (Scopus) -
A framework for finding the optimal laminate design rules using generative and explainable machine learning models
Qiu, C., Song, H. & Yang, J., Oct 2025, In: Composites Communications. 58, 102548.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
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Alcogel-Based Interfacial Evaporation for Vertical Thermal Diode-Structured Smart Walls with Radiant Cooling
Han, J., Zhang, X., Wang, Y., Zheng, X., Zhang, K., Yang, J., Wang, Z. & Zhou, Y., 26 May 2025, In: Advanced Materials. 37, 21, 2500548.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
2 Citations (Scopus) -
An amine microcapsule and preparation method thereof
YANG, J. (Key Inventor) & ZHAO, Y. (Inventor), 5 Dec 2025, IPC No. B01J 13/02, B01J 13/16, 20 May 2025, Priority date 4 Jun 2024, Priority No. US63/655,834Research output: Patent
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基于DD铺层原理的超轻碳纤维复合材料结构的设计与实验验证
YANG, J. (Invited speaker)
18 Jul 2025 → 21 Jul 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited
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Simulation and Analysis of Energy Absorption of Ionic Liquid Shear Thickening Liquid Filled Microcapsules under Impact
YANG, J. (Invited speaker)
24 May 2025 → 29 May 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Keynote
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Modulization and High-throughput Design for Fast Screening of Composition and Processing of Functional Coatings
YANG, J. (Invited speaker)
13 Nov 2024 → 16 Nov 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Keynote
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Green Manufacturing Technologies of Thermoplastic-based FRP Composites: Current Situation and Future Development
YANG, J. (Invited speaker)
25 Apr 2023 → 28 Apr 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Keynote
Awards
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Autonomy Award
SCHARFF, R. B. N. (Recipient), LEUNG, S. W. W. (Recipient), YEUNG, S. K. (Recipient) & YANG, J. (Recipient), Apr 2024
Prize: Other Research Award and Prize
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The Second Place Winner of Student Poster Presentation in IEEE SusTech 2022
YANG, J. (Recipient), Apr 2022
Prize: Others