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Research Biography
Dr Youhong Tang obtained his PhD degree in the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology in 2007. He moved to Flinders University with an ARC-DECRA in 2012 from Centre for Advanced Materials Technology, the University of Sydney. He is a material science and engineering researcher with research interests mainly focused on structure-process-property relation of (a) polymeric materials and nanocomposites, especially on rubber and epoxy based multifunctional and value-added nanocomposites (c) fibre reinforced composites and structures, particular for marine applications and (c) bioresources, biomaterials and biosensors, especially incorporating the novel aggregation-induced emission material.
Research Interests
Advanced Functional Composites and Marine Structures
- Nanomaterials and nanocomposites
- FRP composites and structures
- Biomaterials and biocomposites
- Aggregation-induced emission (AIE) phenomenon and its applications
Career Highlights
- Matthew Flinders Professorship, Flinders University, Australia 2023-
- Visiting Scientist, Aggregation Induced Emission Institute, China, 2023
- Visiting Scholar, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology,China, 2017
- College of Science and Engineering Research Student Mentorship Award, Flinders University, Australia, 2023
- Vice Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Higher Degree Research Supervision, Flinders University, Australia, 2022
- Vice-Chancellor's Award for Early-Career Researcher, Flinders University, Australia, 2012
Grants (selected)
- Scheme for Promotion of Academic & Research Collaboration (SPARC) - with Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), India, 2024-2026
- PhD Enterprise Scholarship - co-funded by Flinders/Industry & with a New South Wales company, Australia, 2024-2027
- PhD Enterprise Scholarship - co-funded by Flinders/Industry & with a Western Australian company, Australia, 2024-2027
- Short Term Grant - with the University of Bayreuth Centre of International Excellence, "Alexander von Humboldt", Germany, 2023
- Sakura Science Program - with Ritsumeikan University, Japan, 2023
- Flinders Innovation Partnership Seed Grant - with a New South Wales company, Australia, 2023-2024
- Marine Bioproducts Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) Project - with a New South Wales company, Australia, 2022-2025
- Industrial Transformation Training Centres Scheme (IC190100034) - funded by the Australian Research Council (ARC), Australia, 2020-2023
- Australia-China Science and Research Fund – with the Australia-China Research Centre for Personal Health Technologies, Australia, 2019-2022
- International Research Grant - with the China-Australia Joint International Laboratory for Health Technologies, Australia, 2018-2021
- Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA)(DE120102784) - funded by the Australian Research Council (ARC), Australia, 2012-14
Supervised Students Successes
- Jun 2018 Anh Tran Tam Pham - Fresh Sciences 2018
- Mar 2016 Nazila Dehbari - Chris Marlin Postgraduate Student Publication Prize
- Jul 2014 Dr Yang Yu - ANN ECR travelling award
- Jul 2014 Wei Han - ANN ECR travelling award
Completed Supervisions
Associate Supervisions:
- Maritime Engineering (1)
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):
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Award Date: 25 Apr 2007
Master, Wuhan University of Technology
Award Date: 30 Jun 2002
Bachelor, Wuhan University of Technology
Award Date: 30 Jun 2000
External positions
Editorial Board Member, Scientific Reports, Nature
2023 → …
Chartered Fellow, Royal Australian Chemical Institute
2021 → …
Editorial Board member, Aggregate Journal, Wiley
2020 → …
Editorial Board Member, Applied Composite Materials, Springer
2020 → …
Community Board Member, Materials Chemistry Frontiers, RSC
2019 → …
Fellow, Royal Society of Chemistry
2018 → …
Supervision
- Registered
Research Areas
- Material, mechanical and manufacturing engineering
Supervisory Interests
- Nanocomposite
- Biomaterials
- Smart materials
- Composite structures and materials
- Fracture toughness and mechanics of materials
- Structure-processing-property relationship of materials
- Functional polymeric materials
- Marine composites and structures
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A hybrid self-powered wave sensing device enables low-amplitude wave sensing
Wang, Y., Zhu, H., Xing, W., Tohl, D. & Tang, Y., 21 Mar 2025, In: Device. 3, 3, 11 p., 100575.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Analysing impact characteristics of composite helical springs with multi-braided layers based on virtual fiber model
Chen, L., Xing, W., Chong, J., Jiang, Q., Ouyang, Y., Wu, L. & Tang, Y., Jan 2025, In: Composites Communications. 53, 11 p., 102255.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Effect of prepreg ply thickness and orientation on tensile properties and damage onset in carbon-fiber composites for cryogenic environments
Szpoganicz, E., Hübner, F., Beier, U., Geistbeck, M., Korff, M., Chen, L., Tang, Y., Dickhut, T. & Ruckdäschel, H., Apr 2025, In: COMPOSITE STRUCTURES. 359, 13 p., 118996.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Enhancement of Growth and Lipid Production in Microalgae Using Aggregation-Induced Emission Based Luminescent Material for Sustainable Food and Fuel
Rakhi, S. F., Reza, A. H. M. M., Wang, J., Tang, Y. & Qin, J., 2 Jan 2025, In: Chemistry - An Asian Journal. 20, 1, 10 p., e202401077.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Improvement of growth and lipid accumulation in microalgae with aggregation-induced emission-based nanomaterials towards sustainable lipid production
Rakhi, S. F., Reza, A. H. M. M., Davies, B., Wang, J., Qin, J. & Tang, Y., 21 Jan 2025, In: Nanoscale. 17, 3, p. 1308-1316 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
1 Citation (Scopus)
Prizes
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2019 Materials Chemistry Frontiers - HOT Articles List
Tang, Y. (Recipient), 2019
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Activities
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2025 MRS Spring Meeting & Exhibit (Invited Talk)
Tang, Y. (Invited speaker)
2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Royal Australian Chemical Institute (External organisation)
Tang, Y. (Chair)
2024 → 2025Activity: Membership types › Membership of committee
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New platform integrates microfluidics and metasurface for kidney disease testing (Media Consultation)
Tang, Y. (Participant)
2024Activity: Other activity types › Other
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Aggregate 9th Global Webinar on Aggregate in Environmental Science and Engineering
Tang, Y. (Chair)
22 Jul 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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6th International Conference on Aggregation-Induced Emission (Plenary Lecture)
Tang, Y. (Keynote speaker)
2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk