Jian Li
Current research and/or projects
Biography:
I have extensive experience in focused ion beam (FIB) microscopy, and developed new techniques using FIB microscopes for microstructure characterization. Prior to my current position, I was working as a research scientist in FIBICS Incorporated, a private company focused on semi-conductor failure analysis and device modification. I also developed a patented process to modify semiconductor devices that has copper metallization. I have authored and co-authored more than 120 papers published in peer reviewed journals, conference proceeding and book chapters.
Research and/or project statements
Current Research Projects:
- Materials for high temperature applications.
- Materials for automotive applications.
- Advanced electron microscopy techniques.
Education and awards
Degrees:
Ph.D. in Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, Queeen’s University, 1997.
M.S. in Metallurgical Engineering, Technical University of Nova Scotia, 1991.
B.Sc. in Materials Science, Beijing Polytechnique University, China, 1985.
Awards:
NRCan Minerals and Metals Sector (MMS) Merit Award, 2009.
TMS Symposium Best Paper award, 2012.
NRCan MMS Award for Innovation, 2013.
Additional links
Telephone: 905-645-0743
Key publications
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Li, Jian, Zheng, W., Penttila, S., Liu, P., Woo. O.T., and Guzonas, D. Microstructure Stability of Candidate Stainless Steels for Gen-IV SCWR Fuel Cladding Application, Journal of Nuclear Materials, vol.454, 7-11, 2014.
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Li. Jian, Liu, P., Zavadil, R., and Penttila, S. Effect of Surface Modification on Candidate Alloys for Canadian SCWR Fuel Cladding, Journal of Materials Characterization and Engineering, vol.2, 129-134, 2014.
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Li, Jian. Advances in Materials Engineering Using State-of-the-art Microstructural Characterization Tools, in “New Material Science Research”, Nova Science Publishers Inc., Invited. Ed. Lawrence V. Olivante, Nova Science Publisher, ISBN-13: 978-1-60021-654-1, 2008.
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Li, Jian. Advanced Techniques in TEM Specimen Preparation, in: “The Transmission Electron Microscope", ISBN: 979-953-307-311-7, ed. Maaz Khan, 2011.
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Li, Jian. The Detection of Local Plastic Strain in Microscopic Scale, Materials Letters, vol. 62, issu.6-7, 804-807, 2008.
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Li, Jian, Elboujdaini, M., Gao, M., and Revie, R.W. Formation of Plastic Zone at the SCC Tip in a Pipeline Experienced Hydrostatic Testing, Materials Science and Engineering A, vol. 486, 496–502, 2008.
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Research facility
Expertise
Affiliations
Member of The Minerals, Metals and Materials Society (TMS)
Technical advior for Journal of Metal
Past Chair of the Materials Characterization Committee (TMS)