Juanjuan Zhang | Nanocomposites | Editorial Board Member
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Juanjuan Zhang at Lanzhou University | China
Dr. Zhang Juanjuan is an interdisciplinary researcher whose work spans advanced functional materials, nanocomposites, and environmental geoscience, with a growing record of contributions across high-impact journals. Her research in materials science centers on understanding and engineering the mechanical, electrical, thermal, and multiferroic behaviors of polymer- and carbon-based composite systems. She has investigated the nonlinear mechanical responses and multi-field coupling characteristics of polymer-based multiferroic composites under combined tension and bending, offering critical insights for designing next-generation flexible and responsive materials. Her theoretical contributions include unified micromechanics-based models that reveal the effective electrical and thermal conductivities of MXene/polymer nanocomposites, advancing predictive capability for emerging MXene-enhanced functional materials. Zhangβs work on CNT-based nanocomposites extends to thermoelectric coupling around the glass-transition region, where she examines sensing performance and temperature-responsive characteristics essential for high-precision thermal sensors. She has also employed Monte Carlo methods to analyze electromagnetic shielding properties of CNT nanocomposite foams in the X-band frequency range, addressing challenges in lightweight, broadband shielding technologies. Beyond materials science, Zhang is a contributor to climate-focused environmental studies, including investigations into divergent phenological responses of soil microorganisms and plants to climate warming, and analyses of freezeβthaw cycle shifts along alpine wetlandβgrassland gradients, highlighting ecosystem vulnerabilities in a warming climate. Additionally, her work on CoFeβOβ/P(VDF-TrFE) nanocomposites explores crystal phase transitions, multiferroic functionality, and associated biotoxicity considerations, integrating material performance with environmental and biological safety. Collectively, her research portfolio reflects a strong ability to bridge theoretical modeling, materials characterization, and environmental science, positioning her as a versatile scholar contributing to both advanced composite technologies and climate-related ecological understanding.
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Featured PublicationsΒ
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Fang, C., Zhang, J., Chen, X., & Weng, G. J. (2019). A Monte Carlo model with equipotential approximation and tunneling resistance for the electrical conductivity of carbon nanotube polymer composites. Carbon, 146, 125β138.
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Ding, R., Su, X., Zhang, J., & Gao, Y. (2014). Tunability of longitudinal wave band gaps in one dimensional phononic crystal with magnetostrictive material. Journal of Applied Physics, 115(7).
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Wen, J., Zhang, J., & Gao, Y. (2017). A coupling finite element model for analysis of the nonlinear dynamic magnetoelectric response of tri-layer laminate composites. Composite Structures, 166, 163β176.
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Zhang, J., & Gao, Y. (2015). Effects of hysteresis and temperature on magnetoelectric effect in giant magnetostrictive/piezoelectric composites. International Journal of Solids and Structures, 69, 291β304.
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Gao, Y., & Zhang, J. (2012). Nonlinear magnetoelectric transient responses of a circular-shaped magnetoelectric layered structure. Smart Materials and Structures, 22(1), 015015.
Dr. Daksh Shelly is a Postdoctoral Researcher at Inha University, South Korea, specializing in

Β Ph.D. in Mechanical EngineeringΒ (2018β2023), Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, India
Β Postdoctoral Fellow, Inha University, South Korea (2023βpresent)
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Β “Poster Encouragement Award” at the 2024 Fall Conference, Busan, South Korea
Β Junior and Senior Research Fellowship at Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology
Β Advancements in multi-scale filler reinforced epoxy nanocomposites for improved impact strength: A reviewΒ – RM Daksh Shelly, Tarun Nanda, Karanbir Singh,Β Critical Reviews in Solid State and Material Sciences, 2020. Cited by 53.
Β Addition of nanomer clays to GFRPs for enhanced impact strength and fracture toughnessΒ – D Shelly, K Singh, T Nanda, R Mehta,Β Materials Research Express, 2018. Cited by 23.
Β Mechanisms for enhanced impact strength of epoxy based nanocomposites reinforced with silicate plateletsΒ – T Nanda, G Sharma, R Mehta, D Shelly, K Singh,Β Materials Research Express, 2019. Cited by 22.
Β Novel epoxy-based glass fiber reinforced composites containing compatibilized para-aramid fibers and silanized nanoclay for improved impact strengthΒ – D Shelly, T Nanda, R Mehta,Β Polymer Composites, 2021. Cited by 12.
Β Tensile behaviour and characterization of epoxy-clay-poly (ethylene terephthalate) nanocompositesΒ – M Raturi, BJ Singh, D Shelly, K Singh, T Nanda, R Mehta,Β Materials Research Express, 2019. Cited by 10.
Β Addition of compatibilized nanoclay to GFRCs for improved izod impact strength and tensile propertiesΒ – D Shelly, T Nanda, R Mehta,Β Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part L: Journal of β¦, 2021. Cited by 9.