Cheng Yang

Dr. Cheng Yang is a research academic at the Research School of Chemistry, Australian National University, specializing in structural analysis of functional materials through advanced scattering techniques.

His core research focuses on:

• Local crystal and magnetic structure determination
• Neutron/X-ray/electron diffuse scattering methodology development
• Characterization of disorder and defects in functional materials

Currently serving as Co-Investigator on the ARC-funded project Low-dimensional low-energy ferroelectricity for future technologies (2025-2028), his work bridges advanced manufacturing and next-generation ferroelectric materials development. The project emphasizes technological innovation through fundamental materials science.

Dr. Yang maintains active supervision privileges for research students and contributes to ANU's materials science fingerprint through key domains including functional materials (100%), magnetic structures (100%), crystal structures (100%), and diffuse scattering physics (100%).