Bo Jiang
About Bo Jiang
Bo Jiang is a Postdoctoral Researcher currently at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, specializing in material behavior through in situ experiments and pair distribution function analysis. He has previously held research positions at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology and the University of Science and Technology Beijing.
Current Work at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Bo Jiang is currently a Postdoctoral Researcher at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, where he has been employed since 2019. His research focuses on conducting in situ experiments to collect pair distribution functions (PDFs) under mechanical and electrical fields. This work aims to enhance the understanding of material behavior, particularly in the context of high entropy oxides and ferroelectric materials.
Previous Research Experience at NTNU
Before joining Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Bo Jiang worked at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) as a Postdoctoral Researcher from 2014 to 2017. He also served as a Visiting Researcher at NTNU from 2017 to 2019. During his time there, he specialized in employing pair distribution function (PDF) analysis to study local and intermediate range structures in various materials.
Educational Background
Bo Jiang completed his Master-PhD program at the University of Science and Technology Beijing from 2008 to 2014. This six-year academic experience provided him with a strong foundation in material science, which he has built upon in his subsequent research roles.
Research Specializations
Bo Jiang specializes in characterizing high entropy oxides and ferroelectric materials. He utilizes synchrotron X-ray and neutron total scattering methods to conduct his research. Additionally, he integrates density functional theory (DFT) calculations with experimental total scattering data to explore electronic structures under simulated conditions.
Technical Skills and Tools
Bo Jiang employs advanced software tools such as PDFgui, RMCProfile, TOPAS v6, and DISCUS for modeling and simulating material structures. His proficiency in these tools supports his research in understanding the behavior of materials at both local and intermediate scales.