Overview

My main research has focused on the development and in deep study of invisible persistent luminescence materials and luminescent nanomaterials. I have a strong background in design, sintering, and optical measurements of ceramic phosphors. I have additional expertise in synthesis, characterization, and application of luminescent nanoparticles. I have published over 20 papers in the journals including: Light: Science & Applications, Physical Review Letters, Advanced Optical Materials, Journal of Materials Chemistry C, Dalton Transactions, Materials & Design, etc.

Work/Research Experiences

2018.10-present   Professor, Shandong University, China

2017.10-2018.09  Horizon Postdoctoral Fellow. Concordia University, Canada

2016.09-2017.09  Research Professor, Pukyong National University, South Korea 

2012.10-2016.05  Research Scholar, University of Georgia, United States

2009.09-2016.06  Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University, China

Research Interests

(1)Long persistent phosphors with emission wavelengths in the near infrared (700–2500 nm) and ultraviolet (<400 nm) for solar energy utilization, biomedical imaging, etc.

(2)Lanthanide doped nanoparticles for nanophotonics and biomedical applications.

(3)Synthesis and characterization of functional inorganic nanomaterials.

(4)Synthesis and sintering of transparent ceramic materials.

Research Projects

Start-up funding of Qilu Young Scholars

He presided over a number of national and provincial research projects.

Awards

Excellent Doctoral Dissertation of Shandong Province

Excellent Doctoral Dissertation of Shandong University

National Postdoctoral Innovative Talent Support Program

Selected Publications and Patents

1. Yanjie Liang, Feng Liu, Yafei Chen, Xiao-Jun Wang, Kangning Sun, Zhengwei Pan. New function of the Yb³⁺ ion as an efficient emitter of persistent luminescence in the short-wave infrared. Light: Science & Applications, 2016, 5, e16124.

2. Yanjie Liang, Feng Liu, Yafei Chen, Xianli Wang, Kangning Sun, Zhengwei Pan. Extending the applications for lanthanide ions: efficient emitters in short-wave infrared persistent luminescence,Journal of Materials Chemistry C, 2017, 5, 6488–6492.

3. Feng Liu^#, Yanjie Liang^#, Yafei Chen, Zhengwei Pan. Divalent nickel-activated gallate-based persistent phosphors in the short-wave infrared. Advanced Optical Materials, 2016, 4, 562–566. (^#Co-First Author)

4. Feng Liu, Yanjie Liang, Zhengwei Pan. Detection of up-converted persistent luminescence in the near-infrared emitted by the Zn₃Ga₂GeO₈:Cr³⁺, Yb³⁺, Er³⁺ phosphor. Physical Review Letters,2014, 113, 177401.

5. Yanjie Liang, Feng Liu, Yafei Chen, Kangning Sun, Zhengwei Pan. Long persistent luminescence in the ultraviolet in Pb²⁺ doped Sr₂MgGe₂O₇ persistent phosphor. Dalton Transactions, 2016,45, 1322–1326.

6. Yanjie Liang, Feng Liu, Yafei Chen, Xianli Wang, Kangning Sun, Zhengwei Pan. Red/near-infrared/short-wave infrared multi-band persistent luminescence in Pr³⁺-doped persistent phosphors,  Dalton Transactions, 2017, 46, 11149–11153.

7. Yanjie Liang, Hyeon Mi Noh, Junpeng Xue, Haeyoung Choi, Sung Heum Park, Byung Chun Choi, Jung Hwan Kim, Jung Hyun Jeong. High quality colloidal GdVO₄:Yb,Er upconversion nanoparticles synthesized via a protected calcination process for versatile applications.Materials & Design, 2017, 130, 190–196.

Others

Openings

Dr. Yanjie Liang is looking for Postdoc, Ph.D. candidates, Master Students with a background in materials, physics, chemistry, nanotechnology, bioengineering, or related areas. Please send your CV to Dr. Yanjie Liang (yanjie.liang@sdu.edu.cn) if you are interested in doing research or R&D related to novel luminescent materials for LED devices, sensors and biomedical imaging.