Magnetism + Nanoscience = Magnificence

Exploring nanomagnetism for the future

Articles

  1. Current-induced multiple spin structures in 100-nm nanoring magnetic tunnel junctions
    H. X. Wei, F. Q. Zhu, X. F. Han, Z. C. Wen,  and C. L. Chien, Phys. Rev. B77, 224432 (2008).

  2. Effect of Geometry on Magnetic Domain Structure in Thermally Evaporated Ni Strips
    S. H. Lee, F. Q. Zhu, C. L. Chien and N. Markovic, Phys. Rev. B 77, 132408 (2008).

  3. Exploiting finite size effects in a novel core/shell microstructure
    Zhu Liu, Guoqiang Xia, Frank Zhu, Su Kim, Nina Markovic, Chia-Ling Chien, and
    Peter C. Searson, J. Appl. Phys. 103, 064313 (2008)

  4. Patterned Nanomagnets
    C. L. Chien, F. Q. Zhu and J. G. Zhu, Physics Today  60, 40 (2007) .

  5. Large Enhancement of Coercivity of Magnetic Co/Pt Nanodots with Perpendicular Anisotropy
    F. Q. Zhu    , Z. Shang, D. Monet and C. L. Chien, J. Appl. Phys. 101, 09J101 (2007).

  6. Fabrication and Magnetic Properties of Ordered Macroporous Nickel Structures
    Y. W. Hao, F. Q. Zhu, C. L. Chien and P. C. Searson, J. Electrochem. Soc. 154, D65 (2007).
    Selected to Virtual Journal of Nanoscale and Technology, Jan. 8, 2007

  7. Efficiency of assembling of nanowires in suspension by AC electric fields
    D. L. Fan, F. Q. Zhu, R. C. Cammarata and C. L. Chien, Appl. Phys. Lett. 89, 223116 (2006)     .
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  8. Magnetic bistability and controllable reversal of asymmetric ferromagnetic nanorings
     F. Q. Zhu, G. W. Chern, O. Tchernyshyov, X. C. Zhu, J. G. Zhu and C. L. Chien, Phys. Rev. Lett. 96, 27205 (2006).
    Selected to Virtual Journal of Nanoscale Science and Technology, Jan 30, 2006.
    In more than 50 news: PhysOrg.com, EETimes, Electronics Weekly, Eurek Alert , more here.

  9. Determination of domain walls resistance in a cobalt thin film by means of thickness modulation
    W. L. Lee, F. Q. Zhu and C. L. Chien, Appl. Phys. Lett. 88, 122503 ( 2006).

  10. Nanowire rotation and micromotors
    D. L. Fan, F. Q. Zhu, R. C. Cammarata and C. L. Chien, Physics (Invited) 35, 197 (2006).

  11. Determination of multiple easy axes in magnetic multilayers by remanence measurement using a vector magnetometer
    F. Q. Zhu and C. L. Chien, J. Appl. Phys. 97, 10J110 (2005).

  12. Magnetic and thermal properties of Ni-Mn-Ga shape memory alloy with near room temperature transition
    F. Q. Zhu, F. Y. Yang, C. L. Chien, L. Ritchie, G. Xiao, G. H. Wu, J. Magn. Magn. Mater. 288, 79 (2005).

  13. Controllable high-speed rotation of nanowires
    D. L. Fan, F. Q. Zhu, R. C. Cammarata and C. L. Chien, Phys. Rev. Lett. 94, 247208 (2005).
    Selected to Virtual Journal of Nanoscale Science and Technology, July 11, 2005.
    In more than 40 news such as PhysOrg.com, Nano Today, APS News etc.

  14. Arrays of magnetic nanorings with ultrahigh areal densities
         F. Q. Zhu, D. L. Fan, X. C. Zhu, J. G. Zhu, R. C. Cammarata, C. L. Chien, Advanced Materials 16, 2155 (2004).

  15. Magnetic and magneto-transport properties of electrodeposited magnetic nano-network on laser modified Au surface
         F. Q. Zhu, D. L. Fan, R.C. Cammarata, C. L. Chien, J. Appl. Phys. 95, 6989 (2004).

  16. Manipulation of nanowires in suspension by ac electric fields
    D. L. Fan, F. Q. Zhu, R. C. Cammarata and C. L. Chien, Appl. Phys. Lett. 85, 4175 (2004).
    Selected to Virtual Journal of Nanoscale Science and Technology, Nov 15, 2004.

  17. Real Time In Situ Stress Evolution Investigation of Highly Textured Electrodeposited Bismuth Thin Films
    Donglei Fan, F. Q. Zhu, Ingrid X. Shao, P. C. Searson, and R. C. Cammarata, Mat. Res. Soc. Symp. Proc. Vol. 781E, 2003.

  18. Crystallinity Dependence of Self-organized Process During Porous Anodization of AluminumJunhui Wu
    Jianping Zou, Lin Pu, Qing Zhu and Ximao Bao, Chinese Journal of Chemical Physics, 13(2), 203 (2000).

  19. Study on Photoluminescence from Anodic Alumina Films Formed on Silicon Substrate
    Jun-hui Wu, Jian-ping Zou, Qing Zhu, Xi-mao Bao, Chinese Journal of Luminescence 21(1), p53-56 (2000).

  20. AES Multi-layer Structural Analysis of Si-based Anodic Porous Alumina Films and Studies on Its Formation Mechanism
    Junhui Wu, Jianping Zou, Qing Zhu, Ximao Bao, Electrochemistry (Chinese) 5(4), (1999).

  21. Structural Modeling of Si-based Anodic Porous Alumina Films formed in Sulfuric Acid
    Junhui Wu, Jianping Zou, Qing Zhu, Ximao Bao, Chinese Journal Chemical Physics 12(1), (1999).

  22. Fabrication of Ordered Nanopore Arrays of Alumina on Silicon Substrate
    Junhui Wu, Jianping Zou, Qing Zhu and Ximaobao, Chinese Journal of Semiconductors 20(4), 314 (1999).

  23. Measurement of the Refractive Index Using the Computer Moire Deflectometry
    Yixiu Wu, Yao Yu, Yuansheng Pan, Qing Zhu, Quanlin Fan and Yonghua Pan, Applied Laser (Chinese) 17(4), 184 (1997).

Presentations

  1. Ferromagnetic Shape Memory Alloy Ni51.9Mn23.2Ga24.9 with Martensitic Transformation Near Room Temperature
     47th Conference on Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, Nov. 2001, Seattle, WA
  2. Magnetic and Magneto-transport Properties of Electrodeposited Magnetic Nano-network on Laser Modified Au Surface
     9th Joint MMM/Intermag Conference, Jan 2004, Aneiham, CA
  3. Arrays of magnetic nanorings with ultrahigh areal densities
     APS Annual March Meeting, Mar. 2004, Montreal, Canada  
  4. Determination of multiple easy axes in magnetic multilayers by remanence measurement using a vector magnetometer
     49th Conference on Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, Nov. 2004, Jacksonville, FL
  5. Temperature dependence of non-collinear interlayer coupling across an antiferromagnetic layer in Py/FeMn/Co
     49th Conference on Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, Nov. 2004, Jacksonville, FL
  6. High Density Arrays of Ferromagnetic Nanorings on a Macroscopic Area
     2005 Materials Science Research Symposium, Apr. 2005, Baltimore, MD
  7. Painless Glucose Manager
     Mosh Pit business plan competition sponsored by Greater Baltimore Technology Council, Apr. 2005, Baltimore, MD
  8. Controllable magnetic reversal of asymmetric ferromagnetic nanorings
         50th Conference on Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, Nov. 2005, San Jose, CA
  9. Large Enhancement of Coercivity of Magnetic Co/Pt Nanodots with Perpendicular Anisotropy
     10th Joint Intermag/MMM, Jan. 2007, Baltimore, MD
  10. Perpendicular magnetic anisotropy and domain wall magnetoresistance of thermally evaporated Nickel films
    52nd Conference on Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, Nov. 2007,Tempa, FL

Patents

  1. F.Q. Zhu and C. L. Chien, "Ferromagnetic Nanorings"
    USPTO #60/661,569, PCT/US06/09312, Mar. 2005
  2. D. L. Fan, F. Q. Zhu, C. L. Chien and R. C. Cammarata, "Nanowire Transport, Assembly, and Rotation in Suspension by AC Electric Fields"
    USPTO #60/611,748, PCT/US05/33972, Sept. 2004      
     

Awards

  1. Rowland prize for Innovation and Excellence in Teaching, Johns Hopkins University, 2000.
  2. Prize winner of 2005 Mosh Pit business plan competition, team leader, 3rd place & $5000 award.
  3. Finalist of Best Student Presentation Award, 50th Conference on Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, Nov. 2005, San Jose, CA.
  4. Student Travel Award, 50th Conference on Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, Nov. 2005, San Jose, CA.