Prof Dr. Jiaxin Yu | Nano-tribology | Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr. Jiaxin Yu, Southwest University of Science and Technology, China

Prof. Dr. Jiaxin Yu is a distinguished scholar with a significant contribution to the field of nanotechnology, precision machining, and surface engineering. Currently serving as the Dean of the School of Manufacturing Science and Engineering at Southwest University of Science and Technology, China, he has held several key academic positions, including a Visiting Professorship at Yale University.

Publication profile

Research Contributions

Prof. Yu’s research focuses on Nano-tribology and Precision Machining, with a strong emphasis on understanding physical and chemical phenomena at the nanoscale. He has published extensively in top-tier journals such as Nanoscale, Applied Surface Science, and Acta Materialia. His work on atomic surface engineering has garnered significant attention in the academic community.

Publications and Scholarly Work

Prof. Yu has authored and co-authored numerous high-impact research papers and scholarly monographs. His recent work on atomic-scale mechanisms in material science, including publications in Nanoscale Advances and Applied Surface Science, highlights his leading role in advancing knowledge in nanotechnology.

Honors and Awards

His excellence in research has been recognized with multiple awards, including the 2023 Excellent Achievement Award for Scientific Research in Higher Education Institutions (First Prize) and the Ministry of Education’s “Yangtze River Scholar Award Program” for Young Scholars in 2021. These accolades underscore his contribution to science and technology in China.

Conferences and Presentations

Prof. Yu is a sought-after speaker at international conferences, with invited talks at prestigious events such as THERMEC 2023 in Austria and the International Congress on Glass in Boston. His presentations often focus on cutting-edge topics like atomic-scale deformation mechanisms, reflecting his expertise and leadership in the field.

Journal Reviewer and Academic Leadership

In addition to his research, Prof. Yu serves as a reviewer for leading journals such as Acta Materialia and ACS Applied Material & Interfaces, further establishing his authority in the scientific community.

Publication Top Notes

• Role of tribochemistry in nanowear of single-crystalline silicon (107 citations, 2012) 🧪
• Friction-induced nanofabrication on monocrystalline silicon (77 citations, 2009) 🛠️
• Enhancing monolayer photoluminescence on optical micro/nanofibers for low-threshold lasing (51 citations, 2019) 💡
• Friction-induced subsurface densification of glass at contact stress far below indentation damage threshold (48 citations, 2020) 🔬
• Friction-induced hillocks on monocrystalline silicon in atmosphere and in vacuum (48 citations, 2010) 🌌
• Nanofretting behaviors of monocrystalline silicon (1 0 0) against diamond tips in atmosphere and vacuum (47 citations, 2009) 💎
• Size control of nanoparticles by multiple-pulse laser ablation (46 citations, 2017) 📏
• Effects of tail group and chain length on the tribological behaviors of self-assembled dual-layer films in atmosphere and in vacuum (44 citations, 2009) 🔗
• Investigation of humidity-dependent nanotribology behaviors of Si (1 0 0)/SiO2 pair moving from stick to slip (43 citations, 2013) 💧
• Comparative study of tribological properties of carbon fibers and aramid particles reinforced polyimide composites under dry and sea water lubricated conditions (42 citations, 2019) 🌊
• Subsurface structural change of silica upon nanoscale physical contact: Chemical plasticity beyond topographic elasticity (39 citations, 2021) 🏗️
• Exploration on the tribological mechanisms of polyimide with different molecular structures in different temperatures (38 citations, 2021) 🌡️
• Unprecedented atomic surface of silicon induced by environmentally friendly chemical mechanical polishing (36 citations, 2023) 🍃
• Nanoscale Friction and Wear of Phosphate Laser Glass and BK7 Glass Against Single CeO2 Particle by AFM (35 citations, 2015) 🔍
• Quantitative investigation on single-asperity friction and wear of phosphate laser glass against a spherical AFM diamond tip (34 citations, 2015) ⚙️
• Effect of surface hydrophilicity on the nanofretting behavior of Si (100) in atmosphere and vacuum (34 citations, 2010) 💧
• Influence of crystal anisotropy on deformation behaviors in nanoscratching of AlN (33 citations, 2019) ✳️
• Significant improvement on tribological performance of polyimide composites by tuning the tribofilm nanostructures (32 citations, 2020) 🧩
• Distinct tribological behaviors of polyimide composites when rubbing against various metals (30 citations, 2020) ⚡
• Further damage induced by water in micro-indentations in phosphate laser glass (30 citations, 2014) 💦

Conclusion