Associate Professor at Jinan University, China
Dr. Xiya Yang is an Associate Professor at the Institute of New Energy Technology, College of Physics & Optoelectronic Engineering, Jinan University. With a solid academic foundation and over a decade of experience in cutting-edge research, she has made significant strides in energy harvesting and self-powered sensing systems. Her work focuses on integrating triboelectric, photovoltaic, and other hybrid effects to address critical challenges in sustainable energy and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies. Dr. Yang has been recognized with numerous prestigious awards and has a robust publication record in high-impact journals, reflecting her dedication and innovation. She is also a passionate educator, mentoring students to achieve excellence in research and competitions. Dr. Yang is committed to advancing interdisciplinary research, fostering innovation, and contributing to the global energy sustainability agenda.
Professional Profile
Education
Dr. Xiya Yang holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from the City University of Hong Kong, which she completed in 2017. Prior to that, she earned a Master’s degree with Distinction in Energy and Environmental Engineering from the same institution in 2013. Her undergraduate studies were completed at Shandong University of Science and Technology, where she graduated as an Outstanding Graduate in Automation Engineering in 2012. This rigorous academic background has provided her with a strong foundation in energy systems and advanced materials, setting the stage for her impactful research career.
Professional Experience
Dr. Yang currently serves as an Associate Professor at the College of Physics & Optoelectronic Engineering, Jinan University, a role she has held since January 2024. Prior to this, she was an Associate Professor at the College of Information Science and Technology at the same university from 2018 to 2023. She also completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the School of Energy and Environment, City University of Hong Kong, from 2017 to 2018. Her professional experience spans teaching, research, and mentoring, with a focus on sustainable energy technologies and innovation. Dr. Yang’s contributions to the academic and research community have been instrumental in advancing knowledge in her field.
Research Interests
Dr. Yang’s research interests lie at the intersection of energy sustainability and advanced materials. Her primary focus is on self-powered micro/nano electromechanical systems and hybrid energy harvesting technologies. She explores innovative solutions to harness solar, wave, wind, rain, and human kinetic energy for self-powered sensing systems. Additionally, she delves into the coupling effects of piezoelectric, triboelectric, electromagnetic, and photovoltaic mechanisms to optimize energy efficiency. Dr. Yang is also interested in passive and active power management designs, contributing to the development of next-generation IoT systems. Her interdisciplinary approach aims to address global challenges in energy sustainability and smart sensing.
Research Skills
Dr. Yang possesses a diverse skill set in experimental design, advanced materials characterization, and energy systems integration. She is proficient in developing hybrid nanogenerators and triboelectric sensors, emphasizing coupling effects for enhanced energy efficiency. Her expertise includes designing and fabricating self-powered sensing systems, as well as optimizing power management strategies. Dr. Yang has extensive experience in project management, having served as the principal investigator for multiple national and provincial research grants. Her ability to mentor students and lead interdisciplinary teams further highlights her capabilities in both research and education.
Awards and Honors
Dr. Yang’s contributions to research and education have been recognized with numerous awards. She received the 2022 Guangdong Natural Science Award (Second Prize) and was named a Jinan Outstanding Young Scholar in 2021. Other accolades include the Jinan University “Major Achievement Contribution Award” (2019-2020) and the Young Talents distinction in 2018. She has also earned recognition for her teaching excellence, including the Third Prize in Jinan University’s New Teachers Teaching Competition. Her achievements reflect her dedication to advancing both academic excellence and impactful research.
Conclusion
Dr. Xiya Yang’s impressive academic background, extensive professional experience, and groundbreaking research contributions make her a distinguished candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Her work in hybrid energy harvesting and self-powered sensing systems addresses critical global challenges, demonstrating both innovation and impact. Through her dedication to mentorship and interdisciplinary collaboration, she has fostered the next generation of researchers and advanced knowledge in sustainable energy technologies. Dr. Yang’s achievements and ongoing contributions position her as a leading figure in her field, deserving of this prestigious recognition.
Publication Top Notes
- Machine learning-assisted wearable triboelectric-electromagnetic sensor for monitoring human motion feature
Authors: Zhao, L., Jia, S., Fang, C., Hu, Y., Yang, X.
Year: 2025
- Columnar Macrocyclic Molecule Tailored Grain Cage to Stabilize Inorganic Perovskite Solar Cells with Suppressed Halide Segregation
Authors: Liu, N., Duan, J., Li, H., Yang, X., Tang, Q.
Year: 2024
Citations: 2
- A Compact-Sized Fully Self-Powered Wireless Flowmeter Based on Triboelectric Discharge
Authors: Wan, D., Xia, X., Wang, H., Yang, X., Zi, Y.
Year: 2024
Citations: 2
- Suppressing charge recombination by synergistic effect of ferromagnetic dual-tribolayer for high output triboelectric nanogenerator
Authors: Liu, L., Li, J., Tian, Z., Yang, X., Ou-Yang, W.
Year: 2024
Citations: 7
- Conductive dual-network hydrogel-based multifunctional triboelectric nanogenerator for temperature and pressure distribution sensing
Authors: Zhao, L., Fang, C., Qin, B., Yang, X., Poechmueller, P.
Year: 2024
Citations: 6
- Biomimetic bimodal haptic perception using triboelectric effect
Authors: He, S., Dai, J., Wan, D., Xia, X., Zi, Y.
Year: 2024
Citations: 12
- Reinforced SnO2 tensile-strength and “buffer-spring” interfaces for efficient inorganic perovskite solar cells
Authors: Zhao, Y., Gao, L., Wang, Q., Duan, J., Tang, Q.
Year: 2024
Citations: 8
- Triboelectric gait sensing analysis system for self-powered IoT-based human motion monitoring
Authors: Zhao, L., Guo, X., Pan, Y., Poechmueller, P., Yang, X.
Year: 2024
Citations: 17
- Electrostatic-driven self-assembled chitin nanocrystals (ChNCs)/MXene films for triboelectric nanogenerator
Authors: He, Y., Zhao, L., Guo, X., Luo, B., Liu, M.
Year: 2024
Citations: 6
- CsPbBr3 nanocrystals as electron and ion “Reservoirs” to induce energy transfer and grain reconstruction for efficient carbon-based inorganic perovskite solar cells
Authors: Duan, J., Zhang, C., Liu, Y., Yang, X., Tang, Q.
Year: 2024
Citations: 4