University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
The Grainger College of Engineering
Materials Science & Engineering

Jian Ku Shang

Jian Ku Shang
Jian Ku Shang
Associate Professor Emeritus

Professional Highlights

  • Professor Shang received his B.E. from Xian Jiaotong University, China, 1982, his M.S. and Ph.D. in Materials Science from the University of California at Berkeley in 1987 and 1989. Following a brief postdoctoral experience at Berkeley, he joined the University of Illinois as an assistant professor in 1990 and became an associate professor in 1996. Professor Shang received UIUC College of Engineering Advisors Awards in 1996 and 1998; Burnett Teaching Fellowship in 1996; Burnett Excellence of Undergraduate Teaching Award in1995; Alcoa Foundation Fellowship in 1991; NSF Research Initiation Award in 1991. He is a guest professor at the Institute of Metal Research of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

Research Statement

Antimicrobial materials, solder interconnect materials, ferroelectric and piezoelectric materials, composite materials and interfaces, deformation and fatigue.

Chapters in Books

  • Q.S.Zhu,H.Y.Liu,L.Zhang,Q.L.Zeng,Z.G.Wang,J.K.Shang, in "Pb-free Solders," Ed., K.N. Subramanian, Chapter 10, John Wiley & Sons, 251-271, 2012.
  • J. K. Shang and R. O. Ritchie, “Fatigue of Discontinuously-Reinforced Metal-Matrix Composites”, in “Treatise on Materials Science and Technology Volume 33: Metal Matrix Composites: Mechanisms and Properties”, R. J. Arsenault and R. K. Everett, Eds., Academic Press, 1990.

Selected Articles in Journals

  • L. M. Liu, W. Z. Sun, W. Y. Yang, Q. Li, and J. K. Shang, “Post-illumination activity of SnO2 nanoparticle-decorated Cu2O nanocubes by H2O2 production in dark from photocatalytic "memory",” Scientific Reports, 6, 20878 (2016).
  • W. Z. Sun, W. Y. Yang, Z. C. Xu, Q. Li, and J. K. Shang, “Synthesis of Superparamagnetic Core-Shell Structure Supported Pd Nanocatalysts for Catalytic Nitrite Reduction with Enhanced Activity, No Detection of Undesirable Product of Ammonium, and Easy Magnetic Separation Capability,” ACS App. Mater. Interf., 8, 2035-2047 (2016).
  • D. C. Sun, W. Y. Yang, L. Zhou, W. Z. Sun, Q. Li, and J. K. Shang, "The Selective Deposition of Silver Nanoparticles onto {101} Facets of TiO2 Nanocrystals with Co-exposed {001}/{101} Facets, and Their Enhanced Photocatalytic Reduction of Aqueous Nitrate under Simulated Solar Illumination, " Applied Catalysis B: Environmental, 182, 85-93, 2016.
  • G. Zhang, W. Z. Sun, L. M. Liu, W. Y. Yang, Z. C. Xu, Q. Li, and J. K. Shang, "Synthesis of tin oxide nanospheres under ambient conditions and their strong adsorption of As(III) from water," Dalton Transactions, 44, 18207-18214 (2015).
  • S. Guo, W. Z. Sun, W. Yang, Z. C. Xu, Q. Li, and J. K. Shang, "Synthesis of Mn3O4/CeO2 hybrid nanotubes and their self-organized formation of a paper-like, free standing membrane for the removal of arsenite from water," ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 47, 26291-26300, 2015.
  • S. Guo, W. Z. Sun, W. Yang, Z. C. Xu, Q. Li, and J. K. Shang, “Superior As(III) Removal Performance of Hydrous MnOOH Nanorods from Water," RSC Advances, 5, 53280-53288 (2015).
  • J. T. Zhang, Q. Lim R. H. Li, and J. K. Shang, “Real Time, in situ Observation of the Photocatalytic Destruction of Saccharomyces cerevisiae Cells by Palladium-modified Nitrogen-doped Titanium Oxide Thin Film,” J. Mater. Sci. Tech., 31, 48-54 (2015).
  • Y. Su, Q. Li, S. A. Gao, and J. K. Shang, “Synthesis of mesoporous cerium-zirconium binary oxide nanoadsorbents by a solvothermal process and their effective adsorption of phosphate from water ,” Chemical Engineering Journal, 268,270-279 (2015).
  • X. X. Wang, J. T. Zhang, W. Z. Sun, W. Y. Yang, J. J. Cao, Q. Li, Y. Peng, and J. K. Shang, “Anti-algal Activity of Palladium Oxide-Modified Nitrogen-Doped Titanium Oxide Photocatalyst on Anabaena sp. PCC 7120 and Its Photocatalytic Degradation on Microcystin LR under Visible Light Illumination,” Chemical Engineering Journal, 264, 437-444 (2015).
  • D. C. Sun, W. Z. Sun, Q. Li, and J. K. Shang, “Efficient photocatalytic removal of aqueous NH4+-NH3 by palladium-modified nitrogen-doped titanium oxide nanoparticles under visible light illumination, even in weak alkaline solutions,” Chemical Engineering Journal, 264, 728-734 (2015).
  • J.T. Zhang, X. X. Wang, Q. Li, S. A. Gao, and J. K. Shang, “Real time, in situ observation of the photocatalytic inactivation of Saccharomyces cerevisiae cells,” Mater. Sci. Eng C, 49,75-83 (2015).
  • L. M. Liu, W. Y. Yang, Q. Li, S. A. Gao, and J. K. Shang, “Creation of Cu2O@TiO2 Composite Photocatalysts with p-n Heterojunctions Formed on Exposed Cu2O Facets, Their Energy Band Alignment Study, and Their Enhanced Photocatalytic Activity under Visible Light Illumination”, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 7, 1465-1476 (2015).
  • Y. Liu, Q. Li, S. Gao, and J. K. Shang, “Template-free solvothermal synthesis of WO3/WO3 center dot H2O hollow spheres and their enhanced photocatalytic activity from the mixture phase effect,” Crystengcomm, 16 (2014) 7493-7501.
  • R. H. Li, W. Y. Yang, Y. Su, Q. Li, S. A. Gao, and J. K. Shang, “Ionic Potential: A General Material Criterion for the Selection of Highly Efficient Arsenic Adsorbents,” J. Mater. Sci. Tech., 30 (2014) 949-953.
  • Y. Liu, J. T. Zhang, W. Z. Sun, Q. Li, S. A. Gao, and J. K. Shang, “PdO loaded TiO2 hollow sphere composite photocatalyst with a high photocatalytic disinfection efficiency on bacteria”, Chemical Engineering Journal, 249 (2014) 63-71.
  • L. M. Liu, W. Y. Yang, Q. Li, S. A. Gao, and J. K. Shang, “Synthesis of Cu2O Nanospheres Decorated with TiO2 Nanoislands, Their Enhanced Photoactivity and Stability under Visible Light Illumination, and Their Post-illumination Catalytic Memory”, ACS Applied Materials &Interfaces, 6 (2014) 5629-39.
  • W. S. Tang, Y. Su, X. X. Wang, Q. Li, S. A. Gao, and J. K. Shang, “Synthesis of a superparamagnetic MFNs@SiO2@Ag4SiW12O40/Ag composite photocatalyst, its superior photocatalytic performance under visible light illumination, and its easy magnetic separation,” RSC Advances, 4 (2014) 300090-99.
  • Z. Xu, W. Yang, Q. Li, S. Gao, and J. K. Shang, “Passivated n-p co-doping of niobium and nitrogen into self-organized TiO2 nanotube arrays for enhanced visible light photocatalytic performance,” Applied Catalysis B: Environmental, 144 (2014) 343-352.
  • J. Q. Chen, J. D. Guo, K. L. Liu, and J. K. Shang, “Dependence of electromigration damage on Sn grain orientation in Sn-Ag-Cu solder joints,” J. Appl. Phys., 114: 15 (2013)153509.
  • H. F. Zhou, J. D. Guo, and J. K. Shang, “Electroless Deposition of Highly Solderable Fe-Ni Films,” J. Electrochemical Soc., 160: 6 (2013) D233-D239.
  • Y. Liu, Q. Li, S. A. Gao, and J. K. Shang, “Fluorine-Free Synthesis of Well-Dispersed Hollow TiO2 Spheres via Ostwald Ripening: Process, Mechanism, and Photocatalytic Performance,” J. Am. Cer. Soc., 96 (2013) 1421-1427.
  • W. S. Tang, Y. Su, Q. Li, S. A. Gao, and J. K. Shang, “Superparamagnetic Magnesium Ferrite Nanoadsorbent for Effective Arsenic (III, V) Removal and Easy Magnetic Separation,” Water Research, 47 (2013) 3624-3634.
  • W. Z. Sun, Q. Li, S. A. Gao, and J. K. Shang, “Highly Efficient Catalytic Reduction of Bromate in Water over A Quasi-monodispersed Superparamagnetic Pd/Fe3O4 Catalyst,” J. Mater. Chem. A, 1 (2013) 9215-9224.
  • W. S. Tang, Y. Su, Q. Li, S. A. Gao, and J. K. Shang, “Well-dispersed, Ultrasmall, Superparamagnetic Magnesium Ferrite Nanocrystallites with Controlled Hydrophilicity/Hydrophobicity and High Saturation Magnetization,” RSC Advances, 3 (2013) 13961-13967.
  • Y. Su, H. Cui, Q. Li, S. A. Gao, and J. K. Shang, “Strong Adsorption of Phosphate by Amorphous Zirconium Oxide Nanoparticles,” Water Research, 47 (2013) 5018-5026.
  • H. Cui, Y. Su, Q. Li, S. A. Gao, and J. K. Shang, “Exceptional Arsenic (III,V) Removal Performance of Highly Porous, Nanostructured ZrO2 Spheres for Fixed Bed Reactors and the Full-scale System Modeling,” Water Research, 47 (2013) 6258-6268.
  • J. T. Zhang, Y. Liu, Q. Li, X. P. Zhang, and J. K. Shang, “Antifungal Activity and Mechanism of Palladium-modified Nitrogen-doped Titanium Oxide Photocatalyst on Agricultural Pathogenic Fungi Fusarium graminearum,” ACS App. Mater. Inter., 5 (2013) 10953-10959.
  • W.S. Tang , Y. Su , Q. Li , S.A. Gao, and J. K. Shang, “Mg-doping: a facile approach to impart enhanced arsenic adsorption performance and easy magnetic separation capability to α-Fe2O3 nanoadsorbents,” J. Mater. Chem. A, 1 (2013) 830-836.
  • Q. He, J. K. Shang, E. Ma, and J. Xu, “Crack-resistance curve of a Zr-Ti-Cu-Al bulk metallic glass with extraordinary fracture toughness,” Acta Mater., 60 (2012) 4940-4949.
  • W. Z. Sun, Q. Li, S. A. Gao, J. K. Shang, “Monometallic Pd/Fe3O4 Catalyst for Denitrification of Water,” Appl. Catal. B: Environ., 125 (2012) 1-9.
  • H. Cui, Q.Li, S.A. Gao, J.K. Shang,"Strong Adsorption of Arsenic Species by Amorphous Zirconium Oxide Nanoparticles," J. ind. Eng. Chemistry,18 (2012) 1418-1427.
  • W.Z. Sun, Q.Li, S.A. Gao, J.K. Shang, "Exceptional Arsenic Adsorption Performance of Hydrous Cerium Oxide Nanoparticles: Part B. Integration with Silica Monoliths and Dynamic Treatment," Chemical Engineering Journal,185-186 (2012) 136-143.
  • R.H. Li, Q.Li, S.A. Gao, J.K. Shang, "Exceptional Arsenic Adsorption Performance of Hydrous Cerium Oxide Nanoparticles: Part A. Adsorption Capacity and Mechanism," Chemical Engineering Journal, 185-186 (2012) 127-135.
  • H. Cui, Q.Li, S.A. Gao, J.K. Shang, "As(III) and As(V) adsorption by hydrous zirconium oxide nanoparticles synthesized by a hydrothermal process followed with heat treatment," Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research, 51 (2012)353-361.
  • W.S.Tang, Q.Li,S.A.Gao, J.K.Shang,"Arsenic (III,V) removal from aqueous solution by ultrafine a-Fe2O3 nanoparticles synthesized from solvent thermal method,"J. Hazar. Mater., 192 (2011) 131-138.
  • R. H. Li, Q. Li, S. A. Gao, J. K. Shang, “Enhanced Arsenite Adsorption onto Litchi-Like Al-Doped Iron Oxides,” J. Am. Ceram. Soc., 94 (2011) 584-591.
  • H. Y. Liu, Q. S. Zhu, Z. G. Wang, and J. K. Shang, “Stress relaxation behavior of Cu/Sn/Cu micro-connect after electrical current,” Mater. Sci. Eng. A, 258 (2011) 1467-1471.
  • Y. Liu, Q. Li, S. A. Gao, J. K. Shang, “Exceptional As(III) Sorption Capacity by Highly Porous Magnesium Oxide Nanoflakes Made from Hydrothermal Synthesis,” J. Am. Ceram. Soc., 94 (2011) 118-124.
  • Z. C. Xu, Q. Li, S. A. Gao,J. K. Shang, “As(III) Removal by Hydrous Titanium Dioxide Prepared from One-step Hydrolysis of Aqueous TiCl4 Solution,” Water Research, 44 (2010) 5713-5721.
  • C. X. Sun, Q. Li, S. A. Gao, and J. K. Shang, “Enhanced Photocatalytic Disinfection of Escherichia coli Bacteria by Silver Modification of Nitrogen-Doped Titanium Oxide Nanoparticle Photocatalyst Under Visible-Light Illumination,” J. Am. Ceram. Soc., 93 (2010) 3880-3885.
  • Q. Li and J. K. Shang, Heavily Nitrogen-Doped Titanium Oxide Thin Films by Reactive Sputtering and Excimer Laser Annealing,” J. Am. Ceram. Soc., 93 (2010) 3039-3042.
  • P. G. Wu, R. C. Xie, K. Imlay, and J. K. Shang, “Visible-Light-Induced Bactericidal Activity of Titanium Dioxide Codoped with Nitrogen and Silver,” Environ. Sci. Tech., 44 (2010) 6992-6997.
  • P.G. Wu, J.A. Imlay and J.K. Shang, "Mechanism of Escherichia coli inactivation on palladium-modified nitrogen-doped titanium dioxide," Biomaterials 31(29), 7526-7533 (2010).
  • Q. Li and J. K. Shang, “Composite Photocatalyst of Nitrogen and Fluorine Codoped Titanium Oxide Nanotube Arrays with Dispersed Palladium Oxide Nanoparticles for Enhanced Visible Light Photocatalytic Performance,” Environ. Sci. Tech., 44 (2010) 3493-3499.
  • Q. Li, Y. W. Li, Z. Q. Liu, R. C. Xie, and J. K. Shang, “Memory antibacterial effect from photoelectron transfer between nanoparticles and visible light photocatalyst,” J. Mater. Chem., V20, 1068-1072 (2010). Cover Page.
  • H. Y. Song, Q. S. Zhu, Z. G. Wang, J. K. Shang, and M. Lu, “M Effects of Zn addition on microstructure and tensile properties of Sn-1Ag-0.5Cu alloy,” Materials Science and Engineering A, v 527, n 6, p 1343-1350 (2010).
  • C. Sun; Q. Li, S. Gao, L. Cao, J. K. Shang, “Enhanced photocatalytic disinfection of escherichia coli bacteria by silver and nickel comodification of a nitrogen-doped titanium oxide nanoparticle photocatalyst under visible-light illumination,” Journal of the American Ceramic Society, v 93, n 2, p 531-535 (2010).
  • Q. Li, P. G. Wu, R. C. Xie, and J. K. Shang, “Enhanced photocatalytic disinfection of microorganisms by transition-metal-ion-modification of nitrogen-doped titanium oxide,” J. Mater. Res., 25, 167-176 (2010) .
  • Q. Li and J. K. Shang, “Self-organized nitrogen and fluorine co-doped titanium oxide nanotube arrays with enhanced visible light photocatalytic performance,” Environmental Science and Technology, v 43, n 23, p 8923-8929 (2009).
  • P.G. Wu, R. C. Xie, K. Imlay, J. K. Shang, “Monolithic Ceramic Foams for Ultrafast Photocatalytic Inactivation of Bacteria,” J. Am. Cer. Soc., 92, 1648-1654 (2009).
  • Q. L. Yang, P. J. Shang, J. D. Guo, Z. Q. Liu, and J. K. Shang, “Current-induced growth of P-rich phase at electroless nickel/Sn interface,” J. Mater. Res., 24, 2767-2774 (2009).
  • P. J. Shang, Z. Q. Liu, X. Y. Pang, D. X. Li, and J. K. Shang, “Growth mechanisms of Cu3Sn on polycrystalline and single crystalline Cu substrates,” Acta Mater. 57, 4697-4706 (2009).
  • Q. Li, N. Easter, and J. K. Shang, “As(III) Removal by Palladium-modified Nitrogen-doped Titanium Oxide Nanoparticle Photocatalyst,” Environmental Science & Technology,v 43, 5, 1534-1539 (2009).
  • P. Wu, R.C. Xie, J. A. Imlay, and J. K. Shang, “Visible-Light-Induced Photocatalytic Inactivation of Bacteria by Composite Photocatalysts of Palladium Oxide and Nitrogen-Doped Titanium Oxide,” Appl. Catal. B: Environmental, v 88, 3-4, 576-581 (2009).
  • Q. S. Zhu, Z. G. Wang, S.D. Wang, and J. K. Shang, “Enhanced Rate-Dependent Tensile Deformation in Equal Channel Angularly Pressed Sn-Ag-Cu Alloy,” Materials Science & Engineering A, v 502, p 153-158 (2009).
  • X. F. Zhang, J. D. Guo, and J. K. Shang, “Reverse Polarity Effect from Effective Charge Disparity During Electromigration in Eutectic Sn-Zn Solder Interconnect,” J. Mater. Res., 23，3370-3378, (2008).
  • Shi-An Gao, Ai-Ping Xian, Li-Hua Cao, Rong-Cai Xie, and Jian-Ku Shang, “Influence of calcining temperature on photoresponse of TiO2 film under nitrogen and oxygen in room temperature,” Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, 13, 718-26 (2008).
  • P. G. Wu, R. C. Xie, and J. K. Shang, “Enhanced visible-light photocatalytic disinfection of bacterial spores by palladium-modified nitrogen-doped titanium oxide,” J.Am. Cers. Soc., 91, 2957-62 (2008).
  • Qi Li, Martin A. Page, Benito J. Mariñas, Jian Ku Shang, “Treatment of Coliphage MS2 with Palladium-modified Nitrogen-doped Titanium Oxide Photocatalyst Illuminated by Visible Light,” Env. Sci. Tech., 42, 6148-53 (2008).
  • Q. S. Zhu, Z. G. Wang, Q. L. Zeng, S. D. Wu, J. K. Shang, “Rapid Cycle-Dependent Softening of Equal-Channel Angularly Pressed Sn-Ag-Cu Alloy,” J. Mater. Res., v 23, n 10, p 2630-2638 (2008).
  • Qi Li, Pinggui Wu, Yin Wai Li, Rongcai Xie, and J. K. Shang, “Palladium Oxide Nanoparticles on Nitrogen-Doped Titanium Oxide: Accelerated Photocatalytic Disinfection and Post-Illumination Catalytic “Memory”,” Advanced Materials, 20, p 3717 – 3723 (2008).
  • Qi Li and J. K. Shang, “Heavily Nitrogen-Doped Dual-Phase Titanium Oxide Thin Films by Reactive Sputtering and Rapid Thermal Annealing,” J. Am. Cer. Soc., v91, n 10, October, p 3167-3172 (2008).
  • P. J. Shang, Z. Q. Liu, D. X. Li, and J. K. Shang, “Directional growth of Cu3Sn at the reactive interface between eutectic SnBi solder and (100) single crystal Cu,” Scripta Mater., v 59, n 3, p 317-20 (2008).
  • Q. Li, W. Liang, and J. K. Shang, “Enhanced Visible-Light Absorption in Photocatalytic Thin Film from Decoupled Photonic Crystal” J. Am. Cer. Soc., v 91, n 8, August, p 2575-2580 (2008).
  • Q. Li, Jinbo Xue, Wei Liang, J. Huang, and J. K. Shang, “Enhanced Visible Light Absorption from heavy nitrogen doping of TiO2,” Phil. Mag. Lett., Phil. Mag. Lett., 88 231 (2008) .
  • P. J. Shang, Z. Q. Liu, D. X. Li, and J. K. Shang, “Bi-induced voids at Cu3Sn/Cu interface in eutectic SnBi/Cu solder joint,” Scripta Mater., 58 409 (2008) .
  • Q. Li and J. K. Shang, “Inverse Opal Structure of Nitrogen-doped Titanium Oxide for Enhanced Visible-light Photocatalytic Activity,” J. Am. Ceram. Soc., v 91, n 2, February, p 660-663 (2008).
  • Q. S. Zhu, Z. F. Zhang, Z. G. Wang, and J. K. Shang, “Inhibition of interfacial embrittlement at SnBi/Cu single crystal by electrodeposited Ag film,” J. Mater. Res., 23 78-82 (2008).
  • Qi Li, Rongcai Xie, Eric A. Mintz, and J. K. Shang, “Enhanced Visible-light Photocatalytic Degradation of Humic Acid by Nitrogen and Palladium Co-doped Titanium Oxide,” J. Am. Cer. Soc., 90 3863-68 (2007).
  • Q. Li, W. Liang, and J. K. Shang, “Modulation of MS2 Virus Adsorption on TiO2 Semiconductor Film by Nitrogen Doping,” J. Mater. Res, 22 3036-3041 (2007).
  • X. F. Zhang, J. D. Guo, and J. K. Shang, “Abnormal Polarity Effect of Electromigration on Intermetallic Compound Formation in Sn-9Zn Solder Interconnect,” Scripta Mater., v 57 513-516 (2007).
  • Qi Li, Rongcai Xie, Yin Wai Li, Eric A. Mintz, and J. K. Shang, “Enhanced Visible-Light-Induced Photocatalytic Disinfection of Nitrogen-doped Titanium Oxide by Free Carbon,” Environ. Sci. Tech., 41 (14): 5050-5056 (2007).
  • Qi Li, Rongcai Xie, Eric A. Mintz, and J. K. Shang, “Precursor Ratio (TMA/TTIP) Effect on Sol-gel TiON Nanoparticle Photocatalyst Properties,” J. Am. Cer. Soc., 90 (4), 1045-50 (2007).
  • Q. Li, W. Liang, and J. K. Shang, “Enhanced visible light absorption from PdO nanoparticles in composite semiconductor thin films,” Applied Physics Letters, 90, 063109 (2007).
  • R. C. Xie and J. K. Shang, “Morphological Control in Solvothermal Synthesis of Titanium Oxide,” J. Mater. Sci., 10.1007/s10853-007-1506-0, published online, 42 (16): (2007) 6583-6589.
  • Li Zhang, Z. G. Wang, and J. K. Shang, “Weakening of SnAgCu solder by electric current,” Scripta Mater., 56, 381 (2007).
  • Q. S. Zhu, Z. F. Zhang, J. K. Shang, and Z. G. Wang, “Fatigue damage mechanisms of copper single crystal/Sn-Ag-Cu interfaces,” Mater. Sci. Engng. A, 435-436, 588-94 (2006).
  • H. Cao, J. Y. Min, S. D. Wu, A. P. Xian, and J. K. Shang, “Pinning of grain boundaries by second phase particles in equal-channel angularly pressed Cu-Fe-P alloy,” Mater. Sci. Eng. A, 431, 86-91 (2006).
  • C. X. Dong, A. P. Xian, E. H. Han, J. K. Shang, “Acid-mediated Sol-gel Synthesis of Visible-light Active Photocatalysts,” J. Mater. Sci. 41, 6168 (2006).
  • Q. L. Yang and J. K. Shang, “Interfacial segregation of Bi during current stressing of Sn-Bi/Cu interconnect,” J. Electronic Materials, 34, 1363-67 (2005).
  • P. Liu and J. K. Shang, “Segregant-induced cavitation of Sn/Cu reactive interface,” Scripta Mater., 53 (6): 631-634 (2005).
  • X. Tan, H. He, and J. K. Shang, “In situ TEM studies of electric field-induced phenomena in ferroelectrics,” J. Mater. Res., 20 (7): 1641-1653 (2005).
  • P. Liu and J. K. Shang, “Fracture of SnBi/Ni(P) Interfaces,” J. Mater. Res., 20 (4): 818-826 (2005).
  • M. Liu, K. J. Hsia and J. K. Shang, “Driving Forces for Interfacial Fatigue Crack Growth by Piezoelectric Actuator,” J. Integ. Mater. Systems and Struct.,vol. 16, 557-566 (2005).
  • P. Wu, C. Ma, and J. K. Shang, “ Effects of nitrogen doping on optical properties of TiO2 thin films,” Applied Pysics A-Mater. Sci. Process. 81 (7): 1411-1417 (2005).
  • Q. Zeng, Z. G. Wang, A. P. Xian, and J. K. Shang, “Cyclic softening of Sn-3.8Ag-0.7Cu Pb-free solder alloy with equiaxed grain structure,” J. Electronic Materials, 34 (1): 62-67 (2005).
  • X. Tan and J. K. Shang, “Intersection of a-domains in the c-domain matrix driven by electric field in tetragonal ferroelectric crystal,” J. App. Phys., Vol. 96, 2805 (2004).
  • X. Tan and J. K. Shang, “Partial dislocations at domain intersections in a tetragonal ferroelectric crystal,” J. Phys.: condense matter, Vol. 16, 1455-66 (2004).
  • Q. Zeng, Z. G. Wang, A. P. Xian, and J. K. Shang, “Low cycle fatigue behavior of Sn-3.8Ag-0.7Cu lead-free solder,” Ch. J. Mater. Res., Vol. 18, No. 1, 11-17 (2004).
  • X. Tan and J. K. Shang, “Field-induced domain interpenetration in tetragonal ferroelectric crystal,” J. App. Phys., Vol. 95, 635-39 (2004).
  • X. Tan, T. Du, and J.K. Shang, “Piezoelectric in-situ transmission electron microscopy technique for direct observations of fatigue damage accumulation in constrained metallic thin films,” Appl. Phys. Lett., 80, 3946-48 (2002).
  • X. Tan and J. K. Shang, “In-situ TEM study of field-induced grain boundary cracking in lead zirconate titanate,” Phil. Mag. A, 82, 1463-78 (2002).
  • J. K. Shang and X. Tan, “Indentation-induced domain switching in Pb(Mg1/3Nb2/3)O3-PbTiO3 crystal,” Acta Materialia, vol. 49, 2993-99 (2001).
  • T. Du, M. Liu, S. Seghi, K. J. Hsia, J. Economy, and J. K. Shang, “Piezoelectric actuation of crack growth along polymer-metal interface in adhesive bond,” J. Mater. Res., vol. 16, 2885-92 (2001).
  • P. L. Liu and J. K. Shang, “Interfacial Embrittlement Induced by Bismuth Segregation in Copper/Tin-bismuth Solder Interconnect,” J. Mat. Res., vol. 16, 1651-59 (2001).
  • P. L. Liu and J. K. Shang, “Interfacial segregation of bismuth in copper/tin-bismuth solder interconnect,” Scripta Mater., vol. 44, 1019 (2001).
  • J. K. Shang, R. F. Huang, and D. L. Wilcox, Sr., “A Microindentation Technique for Determining Strength of Solder Interface with Silver Metallization on Low Temperature Co-fired Multilayer Ceramic Substrate,” J Electronic Mater., vol. 30, 260-65 (2001).
  • X. Tan, Z. Xu, and J. K. Shang, “In-situ Transmission Electron Microscopy Observations of Electric-Field-Induced Domain Switching and Microcracking in Ferroelectric Ceramics,” Mater. Sci. Eng. A, vol. 314A, 157 (2001).
  • J. K. Shang and X. Tan, “A Maximum Strain Criterion for Cyclic Field-Induced Crack Growth in Ferroelectric Ceramics,’ Mater Sci Eng. A, vol. 301, 131-139 (2001).
  • Pilin Liu and Jian Ku Shang, “Thermal Stability of Interface between Electroless Ni and Sn-Pb Eutectic Solder: Part B. Interfacial Fatigue Resistance,” Metall. Mater. Trans. A, Vol. 31A, 2867-75 (2000).
  • Pilin Liu, Zhengkui Xu, and Jian Ku Shang, “Thermal Stability of Interface between Electroless Ni and Sn-Pb Eutectic Solder: Part A. Interfacial Chemistry and Microstructure,” Metall. Mater. Trans. A, Vol. 31A, 2857-66 (2000).
  • X. Tan, Z. Xu, J.K. Shang, and P. Han, “Direct observations of electric-field-induced domain-boundary cracking in piezoelectric Pb(Mg1/3Nb2/3)O3-PbTiO3 crystal,” Appl. Phy. Lett., vol. 77, 1529 (2000).
  • X. Tan and J. K. Shang, “Crack Deflection in Relaxor Ferroelectric PLZT under Inclined Cyclic Electric Field,” Scripta Mater., Vol. 43, 925 (2000).
  • P. Liu and J. K. Shang, “A comparative Fatigue Study of Solder/Electroless-nickel and Solder/Copper Interfaces,” J Mater Res., Vol. 15, 2347-55 (2000).
  • Z. Xu, X. Tan, and P. Han and J.K. Shang, “In situ TEM study of electric-field-induced microcracking in single crystal 0.66Pb(Mg1/3Nb2/3)O3-0.34PbTiO3,” Appl. Phy. Lett., vol. 76, 3732 (2000).
  • C. Deppisch, G. Liu, Y. Xu, A. Zangvil, J. K. Shang, J. Economy, “The Crystallization and Growth of AlB2 Single Crystal Flakes in Alumiunm,” J. Mater. Res., 13, 3485 (1998).
  • C. Deppisch, G. Liu, J. K. Shang, J. Economy, “Processing and Mechanical Properties of AlB2 Flake Reinforced Al-Alloy Composites,” Mater. Sci. Eng. A, 225, 153 (1997).
  • D. Yao and J. K. Shang, “Effect of Cooling Rate on Interfacial Fatigue Crack Growth in Sn-Pb/Cu Joints,” IEEE Transactions: CPMT, Vol. 19, No.1, pp. 154-165 (1996).
  • Z. Zhang and J. K. Shang, “Subcritical Crack Growth at Bi-Material Interface-Part III: Shear-Enhanced Crack Propagation Resistance at Polymer/Metal Interface,” Metallurgical and Materials Transactions, vol. 27A, 1996, pp. 221-228.
  • G. Liu and J. K. Shang, “Subcritical Crack Growth at Bi-Material Interface-Part II: Microstructural Effects on Fracture Resistance of Metal/Ceramic Interfaces,” Metallurgical and Materials Transactions, vol. 27A, pp. 213-219 (1996).
  • Z. Zhang and J. K. Shang, “Subcritical Crack Growth at Bi-Material Interface-Part I: Flexural Peel Technique,” Metallurgical and Materials Transactions, vol. 27A, pp. 205-211 (1996).
  • G. Liu and J. K. Shang, “Fatigue Crack Tip Opening Behavior in Particulate Reinforced Al-Alloy Composites,” Acta Materialia, vol. 44, pp. 79-91 (1996).
  • D. Yao and J. K. Shang, "Effect of aging on fatigue crack growth at Sn-Pb/Cu interfaces," Metall. and Mater. Trans. A, 26A, 2677-85 (1995).
  • C. H. Huang and J. K. Shang, “Shear-Driven High-Temperature Fatigue Crack Growth in Polycrystalline Alumina,” Acta Metallurgical et Materialia, vol .43, pp. 4179-87 (1995).
  • Z. Zhang, J. K. Shang, and F. V. Lawrence, “A Backface Strain Technique for Detecting Fatigue Crack Initiation in Adhesive Joints,” J. Adhesion, Vol. 49, pp.23-36 (1995).
  • G. Liu, D. Yao, and J. K. Shang, “Micromechanism of Accelerated Near-Threshold Fatigue Crack Growth in Al2O3/Al-Cu Composite at Elevated Temperature,” Metall. Mater. Trans. A, Vol. 25A, 1435 (1995).
  • G. Liu, D. Zhu, and J. K. Shang, “Enhanced Fatigue Crack Growth Resistance at Elevated Temperature in TiC/Ti-6Al-4V Composite: Microcrack Induced Crack Closure,” Metall. Mater. Trans. A, Vol. 25A, 159 (1995).
  • C. H. Huang and J. K. Shang, “An Alternating-Shear Model of High-Temperature Fatigue Crack Growth in Polycrystalline Ceramics,” Scripta Metallurgica et Materialia, Vol. 31, 1743 (1994).
  • G. Liu, Z. Zhang and J. K. Shang, “Interfacial Microstructure and Fracture of Al2O3 Particulate Reinforced Al-Cu Composite,” Acta Metallurgica et Materialia, Vol. 42, No. 1, pp. 271-282, (1994).
  • D. Yao and J. K. Shang, “Frequency Dependence of Fatigue Crack Growth in a SiC-TiB2 Composite at Elevated Temperature,” Acta Metallurgica et Materialia, Vol. 42, No. 2, pp. 589-96 (1994).
  • D. Yao and J. K. Shang, “An Anormalous Temperature Dependence of Cyclic Crack Growth in SiC Matrix Composite,” J. Am. Ceram. Soc., 77 [11] 2911-16 (1994).
  • G. Liu, D. Zhu, and J. K. Shang, “Temperature Dependence of Fracture Toughness in TiC-Particulate Reinforced Ti-6Al-4V Matrix Composite,” Scripta Metallurgica et Materialia, Vol. 28, 729 (1993).
  • D. Yao and J. K. Shang, “Elevated-Temperature Cyclic Crack Growth in a SiC-TiB2 Composite,” Scripta Metallurgica et Materialia, 839 (1992).
  • J. K. Shang and R. O. Ritchie, “Monotonic and Cyclic Crack Growth in a TiC Particulate-Reinforced Ti-6Al-4V Metal-Matrix Composite,” Scripta Metallurgica et Materialia,1691 (1990).
  • J. K. Shang and R. O. Ritchie, “On the Particle-size Dependence of Fatigue Crack Propagation Thresholds in SiC-particulate-reinforced Aluminum Alloy composites: Role of Crack Closure and Crack Trapping,” Acta Metall., 37 2267 (1989), .
  • J. K. Shang and R. O. Ritchie, “Crack Bridging from Uncracked Ligaments in Fatigue Crack Propagation of SiC Reinforced Metal Matrix Composites,” Metall. Trans. A, 20A, 897 (1989).
  • J. K. Shang, W. Yu, and R. O. Ritchie, “Role of Silicon Carbide Particles in Fatigue Crack Propagation in SiC Particulate Reinforced Aluminum Composites,” Materials Science and Engineering A, 102 181 (1988) .
  • J. K. Shang, J.-L. Tzou, and R. O. Ritchie, “Role of Crack Tip Shielding in the Initiation and Growth of Long and Small Fatigue Cracks in Composite Microstructures,” Metall. Trans. A, 18A 1613 (1987).

Teaching Honors

  • Don Burnett Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Award (1995)
  • Incomplete list of Teachers Cited as Excellent by Students (1994)

Research Honors

  • Alcoa Foundation Fellowship (1991-92)
  • NSF Research Initiation Award (1991)

Recent Courses Taught

  • MSE 201 - Phases and Phase Relations
  • MSE 206 - Mechanics for MatSE
  • MSE 404 AD1 (MSE 404 AD2, MSE 404 PE1, MSE 404 PE2, MSE 404 PH1, MSE 404 PH2) - Photocatalytic Materials
  • MSE 441 - Metals Processing
  • MSE 492 (CHEM 494) - Lab Safety Fundamentals