Assist Prof Dr Ruixi Zhang, Nagoya University, Japan
Dr. Zhang Ruixi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Micro-Nano Mechanical Science and Engineering at Nagoya University, Japan π―π΅. He earned his B.S. from Northeastern University, China π¨π³ in 2017, his M.S. from Nagoya University in 2020, and his Ph.D. from The University of Tokyo in 2023. His research focuses on carbon-based materials like Diamond-like Carbon (DLC) coatings and carbon nanotubes, exploring their tribological properties and structural characteristics π§ͺ. Dr. Zhang is a member of The Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers and the Japanese Society of Tribologists π
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Dr. Zhang Ruixi completed his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and Automation at Northeastern University, Shenyang, China π¨π³, from September 2013 to July 2017. He then pursued his M.S. in the Department of Micro-Nano Mechanical Science and Engineering at Nagoya University, Japan π―π΅, from April 2018 to March 2020. Following this, he earned his Ph.D. in Bioengineering from The University of Tokyo, Japan π―π΅, from April 2020 to March 2023. Dr. Zhang’s academic journey reflects a strong commitment to advancing his expertise in engineering and nanotechnology π§ͺ.
Since April 2023, Dr. Zhang Ruixi has been serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Micro-Nano Mechanical Science and Engineering at Nagoya University, Japan π―π΅. In this role, he continues to contribute to advanced research in the fields of nanotechnology and engineering, focusing on the development and application of carbon-based materials π§ͺ. His position allows him to mentor students, lead cutting-edge projects, and collaborate with other experts in the field, fostering innovation and academic excellence π.
Dr. Zhang Ruixi’s research primarily focuses on the development and characterization of carbon-based materials, particularly Diamond-like Carbon (DLC) coatings π§ͺ. His work investigates the tribological properties, such as friction and wear, of these materials under various conditions, including high temperatures. He also explores the synthesis and structural properties of one-dimensional hetero-nanotubes, such as boron nitride nanotubes. By employing advanced techniques like in situ reflectance spectroscopy, Dr. Zhang aims to enhance the performance and application of these materials in various engineering fields π. His research contributes significantly to advancements in nanotechnology and materials science π
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Publication Top Notes
Fabricating one-dimensional van der Waals heterostructures on chirality-sorted single-walled carbon nanotubes by Zhang, R. et al., Carbon, 2022, 199, pp. 407β414 π (Cited by 3)
In situ Observation of the Formation of MoDTC-Derived Tribofilm on a Bearing Steel with Different Surface Roughness by Using a Reflectance Spectroscopy and Its Effects on Friction by Hashizume, N. et al., Tribology Letters, 2024, 72(1), 17 π (Cited by 0)
The Effect of Carbon Structure of DLC Coatings on Friction Characteristics of MoDTC-Derived Tribofilm by Using an In Situ Reflectance Spectroscopy by Hashizume, N. et al., Tribology Letters, 2024, 72(1), 30 π (Cited by 1)