Cuiying Jian, York University

Research

Additives Adsorption Computations Data mining Heavy aromatics Natural carbonaceous materials Optical and thermal properties Solid/liquid interfaces

Latest papers

Chirality Discrimination at Binary Organic|Water Interfaces Monitored by Interfacial Tension Measurements with Preliminary Comparison with Molecular Dynamics Simulations.
Chemphyschem : a European journal of chemical physics and physical chemistry · 2023
Solvating power regulation enabled low concentration electrolyte for lithium batteries.
Science bulletin · 2022
Stacking nuances modulate the mechanical properties of graphene/SnO2nanocomposites.
Nanotechnology · 2021 · senior author

All 5 publications

Latest funding

Hybrid Multiscale Simulations of Quantum Electronic Response in Electrolyte-Gated Graphene Electrodes
NSERC · 2025 · Principal investigator
$25,000
Laser-reduced graphene oxide membranes for Magnesium extraction
NSERC · 2024 · Principal investigator
$25,000
Portable and sensitive platform technologies for rapid isolation, detection, and quantification of critical minerals in fluids: from mine exploration to electronics recycling
NSERC · 2023 · Co-investigator
$500,000

All 7 grants and awards

5 publications.

01

Chirality Discrimination at Binary Organic|Water Interfaces Monitored by Interfacial Tension Measurements with Preliminary Comparison with Molecular Dynamics Simulations.

Yang Y, Sun X, Reza Poopari M, Jian C, Zeng H, Tang T, Xu Y

Chemphyschem : a European journal of chemical physics and physical chemistry2023

DOI: 10.1002/cphc.202200608 PMID: 36173980

02

Solvating power regulation enabled low concentration electrolyte for lithium batteries.

Peng L, Wu X, Jia M, Qian W, Zhang X, Zhou N, Zhang L, Jian C, Zhang S

Science bulletin2022

DOI: 10.1016/j.scib.2022.10.008 PMID: 36545999

03

Stacking nuances modulate the mechanical properties of graphene/SnO2nanocomposites.

Banarouei SA, Yu L, Jian C

Nanotechnology2021Senior author

DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/abeb3b PMID: 33652430

04

Experimental studies on the effect of ultrasonic treatment and hydrogen donors on residual oil characteristics.

Qiao J, Zuo K, Sun Y, Song W, Zhang X, Dai L, Wang W, Jian C

Ultrasonics sonochemistry2020Senior author

DOI: 10.1016/j.ultsonch.2020.105266 PMID: 32739731

05

Laser-Induced Tar-Mediated Sintering of Metals and Refractory Carbides in Air.

Zang X, Tai KY, Jian C, Shou W, Matusik W, Ferralis N, Grossman JC

ACS nano2020

DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.0c04295 PMID: 32806046

Hybrid Multiscale Simulations of Quantum Electronic Response in Electrolyte-Gated Graphene Electrodes

Principal investigatorNSERC2025International - Catalyst - Quantum - G7

Principal investigators: Jian, Cuiying

Keywords: Engineering; Physical sciences

$25,000

Laser-reduced graphene oxide membranes for Magnesium extraction

Principal investigatorNSERC2024Alliance Grants

Principal investigators: Jian, Cuiying C

Keywords: laser-assisted manufacturing; magnesium extraction; membrane; reduced graphene oxide; saline water

$25,000

Portable and sensitive platform technologies for rapid isolation, detection, and quantification of critical minerals in fluids: from mine exploration to electronics recycling

Co-investigatorNSERC2023Alliance Grants

Principal investigators: Rezai, Pouya P

Keywords: Benchtop Electrochemical Sensor; Critical Minerals (Lithium); Highly Porous IIPs; IIP Microparticle & Membrane Filter; Ion Imprinted Polymers (IIPs); Lithium Detection & Quantification; Lithium Exploration & Recycling; Lithium Isolation; Microfluidics Sample Preparation; Point of Need Optofluidic Sensor

$500,000

3D and 4D Laser Metal Additive Manufacturing in Zerogravity and Vacuum for Space Exploration

Co-investigatorSSHRC2022New Frontiers in Research Fund - Exploration

Principal investigators: Zhu, Zheng Hong

Keywords: Additive Manufacturing; Vacuum; Multiphase Heat and Mass Transfer; Multiphysics Modeling and Simulation; Laser Metal Deposition; Wire Feed; 3D and 4D Printing; Zerogravity; Smart Material; Machine Learning

$125,000

Development of Advanced Add-On Vehicle Armor: Failure Mechanism Studies, Multi-scale Modelling & Simulations, and Collaborative Design

Co-investigatorNSERC2020Alliance Grants

Principal investigators: Hogan, James JD

Keywords: advanced ceramics; ballistic performance; ballistic steels; computational mechanics; experimental mechanics; in-situ diagnostics; manufacturing and design; materials science; protection systems; shock response of materials

$2,805,000

Fundamentals and Novel Applications of Natural Carbonaceous Materials: Maximizing Economic Values and Improving Environmental Performances

Principal investigatorNSERC2020Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Jian, Cuiying

Keywords: natural carbonaceous materials; heavy aromatics; computations; data mining; solid/liquid interfaces; adsorption; additives; optical and thermal properties

$140,000

Fundamentals and Novel Applications of Natural Carbonaceous Materials: Maximizing Economic Values and Improving Environmental Performances

Principal investigatorNSERC2020Discovery Launch Supplement

Principal investigators: Jian, Cuiying

$12,500

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

Frequent collaborators

Mechanical Engineering
Chemical and Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering - University of Alberta

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Hongbo Zeng

Chemical and Materials Engineering

1 shared papers, latest 2023

Tian Tang

Mechanical Engineering - University of Alberta

1 shared papers, latest 2023

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: Additives Dear Professor Jian, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. I read your paper "Chirality Discrimination at Binary Organic|Water Interfaces Monitored by Interfacial Tension Measurements with Preliminary Comparison with Molecular Dynamics Simulations." (2023), and it connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] I also saw your NSERC-funded project "Hybrid Multiscale Simulations of Quantum Electronic Response in Electrolyte-Gated Graphene Electrodes" (2025), and I would be glad to contribute to work in that direction. Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]