Dr. Guoliang Yang
Details
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Department: School of Science
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Campus: City Campus Australia
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guoliang.yang@rmit.edu.au
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ORCID:
0000-0001-7104-4893
About
Guoliang Yang is a materials researcher with a strong academic and research background in two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterials, functional membranes, and clean energy harvesting. He earned his Ph.D. from Deakin University in 2022 and is currently a Research Assistant at RMIT University. His work focuses on the controlled construction of 2D nanochannels and the development of advanced membranes for salinity gradient energy harvesting, nanofluidic ion transport, and environmental remediation. With over 40 peer-reviewed publications—including papers in ACS Nano, Nano Energy, and Advanced Energy Materials, his research has garnered more than 1,300 citations.
Research fields
- 401807 Nanomaterials
- 400803 Electrical energy generation (incl. renewables, excl. photovoltaics)
- 401602 Composite and hybrid materials
UN sustainable development goals
- 6 Clean Water and Sanitation
- 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
Research interests
Two-Dimensional Nanomaterials: Design, synthesis, and functionalization of 2D materials such as MXenes, BN, and layered clays for membrane-based applications.
Nanofluidic Ion Transport: Engineering nanochannels to control selective ion transport, electrokinetic phenomena, and ionic diode behavior under confined conditions.
Energy Harvesting and Conversion: Development of high-performance membranes for salinity gradient energy (blue energy) harvesting and electrokinetic energy harvesting.
