Yanzhou Ji

Dr. Yanzhou Ji is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at The Ohio State University (OSU), located in Columbus, Ohio. He began his role in August 2023 after serving as a postdoctoral scholar and assistant research professor at Penn State University from 2019 to 2023. His research integrates computational modeling with materials science to advance understanding of microstructure evolution and its control in energy and structural materials.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University (2011)
• Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering, Pennsylvania State University (2018)

Research Interests:

Dr. Ji’s research focuses on computational materials science, particularly the development and application of phase-field and multiscale models to simulate microstructure evolution during chemical reactions. His work spans a range of applications including:

• Microstructure evolution at electrode/electrolyte interfaces in batteries and fuel cells
• Corrosion and oxidation in advanced alloys
• Precipitation and oxidation behaviors in metallic alloys
• Growth of 2D materials via chemical vapor deposition (CVD)
• Metal additive manufacturing and process-structure-property relationships

Publication Trends:

Dr. Ji’s publication record from 2018 to 2025 reflects a consistent focus on phase-field modeling applied to energy storage systems (e.g., Li-metal batteries, solid electrolytes), oxidation and corrosion, and additive manufacturing. His work integrates first-principles calculations with mesoscale simulations to bridge atomic-scale behavior and macroscopic material performance. Notable recent contributions include modeling solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) formation, high-entropy alloys, and 2D material synthesis.

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