Jinbo Yang
About Jinbo Yang
Jinbo Yang is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, specializing in nanoindentations and their effects on material properties. He has extensive experience in molecular dynamics simulations and dislocation behavior in materials, having worked in the field for over 14 years.
Work at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Jinbo Yang has served as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory since 2010. Over the past 14 years, he has focused his research on nanoindentations and their effects on material properties. His work contributes to the understanding of how materials behave under various conditions, which is essential for advancements in materials science.
Education and Expertise
Jinbo Yang earned his Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from Tsinghua University, where he studied from 1999 to 2004. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in the same field from Tsinghua University, completed between 1994 and 1999. His expertise includes molecular dynamics simulations, particularly focusing on dislocations in single crystals and their interactions with other defects.
Background in Teaching
Prior to his role at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Jinbo Yang worked as a Teaching Assistant at Tsinghua University from 2000 to 2004. This experience provided him with a foundation in academic instruction and research, contributing to his development as a researcher in the field of materials science.
Research Specializations
Jinbo Yang specializes in the simultaneous extraction of dislocations in both bulk materials and interfaces. He employs Nye tensor analysis to study dislocation cores, enhancing the understanding of material properties at the microscopic level. His research plays a significant role in advancing the field of materials science.