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Author IDs
ORCID iD: 0000-0001-5362-0316
Scopus Author ID: 55513401700
ResearcherID: C-6044-2013
Google Scholar Profile: c2AX9BoAAAAJ
Impact
Editor or Editorial Membership
- Nano Materials Science (Editor-in-Chief)
- Member of Advisory Board, Advanced Engineering Materials
- Member of Advisory Board, International Journal of Minerals, Metallurgy and Materials, University of Sciecne and Technology Beijing
- Deputy Editors-in-Chief, Chinese Journal of Mechanical Engineering: Additive Manufacturing Frontiers (CJME-AMF)
- Advisory Board Member, Interdisciplinary Materials
- Editorial Board Member, npj computational materials
- Editorial Board Member, International Journal of Lightweight Materials and Manufacture
- Editorial Board Member, SmartMat
- Editorial Board Member, Fundamental Research
- Editorial Board, International Journal of Extreme Manufacturing
Research Interests/Areas
- Experimental mechanics
- Residual stress
- Mechanical properties of metallic and ceramic materials
- Metallurgy
- 4D printing
Services outside CityUHK
- Expert of French Ministry of Education (Engineering field) for the evaluation of the research laboratories, research projects and education programmes(2000-2004);
- Overseas Assessor of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (Since 1999);
- Member of Expert Panel (29 members in total) for the preparation of EU document entitled "Future needs and challenges for materials and nanotechnology research" for the preparation of 6th EU Research Program;
- Member of International Experts Group (10 members for all the scientific fields) of Chinese Ministry of Science and Technology(2004-2006);
- Expert of Evaluation for EU research and technology development programs from 2000 to 2004 (GROWTH and CRAFT);
- Member of International Advisory Committee of the first Chinese national laboratory: Shenyang National Laboratory for Material Sciences
- Chairman (1994-1998) and Vice-Chairman (1990-1994) of the Residual stress division of the Society for Experimental Mechanics (SEM, USA)
- Chairman (2005-2008) of Managing Board of the Sino-European School of Technology (UTSEUS a joint structure of three French Universities and Shanghai University);
- Academic Committee Member of Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Applied Mechanics, Tsinghua University (since 2011)
- Overseas Panel Member of Engineering and Material Sciences of the NSF China (2011 and 2012)
- Member of GRC’s Hong Kong Advisory Board of the Gordon Research Conference
- Chief Scientific Advisor of LUMAT-SERS Limited
- Board of Director of Hong Kong Federation of Invention and Innovation
- Non-official Member of Committee on Innovation, Technology, and Reindustrialisaion (CITR)
- Non-official Member of Committee on Innovation, Technology and Industry Development (CITID)
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Education/Academic qualification
Habilitation, Mechanics, UPMC (Université Pierre et Marie CURIE) (University of PARIS VI)
1993
Doctor (Ph.D), Materials Science and Applied Mechanics, University of Technology of Compiegne (UTC)
1986
Diplome d'Etude Approfondie (DEA) (MSc), Materials Science, University of Technology of Compiegne (UTC)
1984
Engineer Diploma, Mechanical Engineering (MEng), and stream: Materials and Technology Innovations, University of Technology of Compiegne (UTC)
1984
National scholarship (jan. 79) for studying abroad, Intensive French Language Study at University of Technology of Compiegne (UTC)
1979
Department of Chemistry, Peking University
1978
Dip Ing
Experiences and Professional Affiliations
Dean of College of Engineering, City University of Hong Kong
1 Jun 2023 → …
Director of Hong Kong Branch of National Precious Metals Material Engineering Research Center, City University of Hong Kong
Dec 2015 → …
Acting Dean of School of Veterinary Medicine, City University of Hong Kong
14 Mar 2014 → 1 Mar 2015
Vice-President (Research and Technology) and Dean of Graduate Studies, City University of Hong Kong
15 Nov 2013 → 30 Nov 2020
Director of Centre for Advanced Structural Materials, City University of Hong Kong
Aug 2011 → …
Chair Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering, concurrent appointment at Department of Material Science and Engineering, Department of Biomedical Science and Department of Biomedical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong
Sept 2010 → …
Dean of College of Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong
Sept 2010 → 14 Nov 2013
Associate Dean of Faculty of Engineering, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Feb 2008 → 2010
Chair Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
2005 → 2010
Head of Department of Mechanical Engineering, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
2005 → 2010
Co-leader of the UTC (Compiegne)-UTT (Troyes) Doctor Program in Science of Mechanics for Engineer
1995 → 1999
Professor (Promoted to 1st class since 1999 by the National Committee), University of Technology of Troyes (UTT)
1994 → 2005
Head of the Mechanical Systems Engineering Department, University of Technology of Troyes (UTT)
1994 → 2004
Director of the Mechanical Systems and Concurrent Engineering Laboratory (LASMIS, FRE CNRS 2719, CNRS and Ministry of Education), University of Technology of Troyes (UTT)
1994 → 2005
Professor (Part time), Mechanical Systems DivisionMechanical Engineering Department, University of Technology of Compiegne
1993 → 1994
Senior Research Engineer and Head of the Residual Stress and Coating Adhesion Laboratory, Material Department, CETIM (French Technical Center for Mechanical Industries)
1987 → 1994
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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SDG 4 Quality Education
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SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation
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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
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SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
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SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
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SDG 14 Life Below Water
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SDG 15 Life on Land
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SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations from the last five years
Research output
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3D printed multiscale superhydrophobic structures with promoted bounce behavior, environmental stability, and ultralong freezing delay
Chen, X., Hao, F., Chen, S., Mao, Z., Zhao, Y., Liu, G., Liu, P., Chen, Y., Yao, L., Li, Y., Yu, Z. & Lu, J., 2 Apr 2026, (Online published) In: Nano Materials Science. 14 p.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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Advanced Manufacturing-Driven Multiscale Nanostructured Metals: A Review
Bai, X. (Co-first Author), Hua, D. (Co-first Author) & Lu, J., 1 Apr 2026, In: Nano Letters. 26, 12, p. 4014–4026 13 p.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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Anion-Regulated Corrosion-Driven Scalable Synthesis of Nickel-Iron Electrodes for Efficient Oxygen Evolution
Zhao, W. (Co-first Author), Gu, J. (Co-first Author), Chang, H.-S. (Co-first Author), Deng, B., Long, Y., Zhang, Z., Ma, R., He, X., Liu, J., Huang, K., Li, Y., Shao, Y., Wu, H. & Lu, J., 5 Jan 2026, (Online published) In: Advanced Functional Materials. 12 p., e28941.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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Annealing-Enabled 3D Printing of MXene/Carbon Aerogels with Stability in Harsh Conditions
Osman, A., Xie, Y., Sun, C. & Lu, J., 30 Apr 2026, In: Advanced Functional Materials. 36, 35, e28295.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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Atomic layer removal in silver via heating
Liu, X. (Co-first Author), Shang, J. (Co-first Author), Chen, H. (Co-first Author), Yin, Y., Zeng, X., Li, Y., Liu, S. & Lu, J., 16 Jan 2026, (Online published) In: Nano Materials Science.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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DON_RMG: 先進鋁合金材料製備方法研究 - RMGS
LU, J. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator)
1/06/25 → …
Project: Research
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ITF: Super-Nano Turing Catalysts Integrated Into High-Performance Anion Exchange Membrane Water Electrolyzer For Large-Scale And Low-Cost Hydrogen Production
LU, J. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator)
1/04/25 → …
Project: Research
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ITF: Hierarchical Salt-Rejection Strategy for Sustainable Solar-Driven Desalination and Water-Crop Co-Production
LU, J. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator)
1/04/25 → …
Project: Research
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ITF: High-Fidelity Lunar Regolith Simulant: Laying A Solid Foundation for Lunar Exploration
LI, Y. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator), LU, J. (Co-Investigator) & YAO, W. (Co-Investigator)
1/04/25 → …
Project: Research
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STG-ExtU-Lead: Cost-Effective Decarbonization for the Power Sector of Hong Kong: Technology Innovation, Demonstrations, and Pathways
GONG, P. (Main Project Coordinator [External]) & LU, J. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator)
1/01/25 → …
Project: Research
Prizes
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Gold Medal at the 51st International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva
LU, J. (Recipient), WANG, W. (Recipient), Nancy Kwan Man (Recipient), Liu Jiang (Recipient) & Zhong Rongrong (Recipient), Mar 2026
Prize: RGC 64B - Prizes and awards
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Bronze Medal at the 51st International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva
LI, Y. (Recipient), LU, J. (Recipient), TANG, X. (Recipient), CHAN, L. L. (Recipient), LI, D. (Recipient), LI, H. (Recipient), YUE, H. (Recipient), SHEN, J. (Recipient) & Xu, Z. (Recipient), Mar 2026
Prize: RGC 64B - Prizes and awards
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Stanford's Top 2% most highly cited scientists 2025
LU, J. (Recipient), Sept 2025
Prize: RGC 64B - Prizes and awards
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Gold Medal with Congratulations of the Jury at the 50th International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva
LU, J. (Recipient), SHEN, J. (Recipient), ZHOU, B. (Recipient), LI, S. (Recipient), ZHANG, Y. (Recipient) & LI, Y. (Recipient), Apr 2025
Prize: RGC 64B - Prizes and awards
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Highly Cited Researcher in Cross-Field, 2025
LU, J. (Recipient), Nov 2025
Prize: RGC 64B - Prizes and awards
Press/Media
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CityUHK research team develops 3D-printed biomimetic “mechanoelectrical” smart materials inspired by sea urchin spines
1/03/26 → 2/03/26
11 items of Media coverage
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CityUHK scholar elected Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors
12/12/25
1 item of Media coverage
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CityUHK excels at the 50th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva with 33 awards
WU, X., DONG, Z., JIANG, C., LO, P. C., WANG, M., LIU, C., WANG, T., CHERNG, S. J., HUQE, M. R., ZHOU, J., TANG, Q., WANG, L., HONG, J., LI, Y., YAN, H., ZUKERMAN, M., GUO, Z., XU, J., SUI, Y., KUO, W., HE, J., GAO, Y., HUANG, L., LIM, C. K., LU, J., ZHU, Z., BOEY, F., CHEN, T. H., LIU, W., CHUNG, S. H. H., TANG, H. T., HO, J. C. Y., CHEN, D., QUAN, Q., LAM, J., LE, Q., SHEN, J., LI, Y., ZHANG, C., LIU, Y., HUANG, R., LIU, S., ZHANG, B., CHEN, C., CHOW, K. T., XU, F., DOTSE, E., ZHAO, G., SHANG, J., FENG, S. P., WANG, W. T., CHUNG, C. C., ZAPIEN, J. A., LEUNG, K. H. M., ZHANG, Y., XIONG, W., LEUNG, T. K., ZHU, K., ZHANG, Z., CHEUNG, C. C. R., ZHANG, B., SONG, L., ZHU, G., ZHENG, Q., KHOO, B. L., LIAO, J., SUN, Y., CUCKER, F., LIN, S., WU, W., SUI, Z., DING, Z., LI, L., JIA, X., HE, X., REN, J., LI, X., LY, T. H., THI, Q. H., LEE, P. K. H. & KWOK, C. K.
13/04/25 → 15/04/25
9 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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CityU and Futian District People’s Government, Shenzhen sign MoU for collaboration
YANG, M., CHEN, F.-R., LU, J. & JEN, A.
29/11/22 → 14/12/22
8 items of Media coverage
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New discovery helps develop materials with higher strength and ductility
LU, J., SUN, L., CHEN, A. & ZHU, L.
9/05/19 → 15/05/19
4 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
Activities
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高能技術製備先進材料與積層製造新進展:原理,工藝,及應用
LU, J. (Invited Speaker)
14 Jun 2024Activity: Talk/lecture or presentation › Presentation
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再生能源製綠氫催化劑新進展:路線圖,新突破,挑戰與產業化
LU, J. (Invited Speaker)
13 Jun 2024 → 14 Jun 2024Activity: Talk/lecture or presentation › Presentation
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金屬材料積層製造新進展:從材料設計到終極性能
LU, J. (Invited Speaker)
26 May 2024 → 28 May 2024Activity: Talk/lecture or presentation › Presentation
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International Union of Materials Research Societies - The Joint International Conference on Electronic Materials and Frontier Materials (IUMRS – ICEM 2024)
LU, J. (Chair)
16 May 2024 → 20 May 2024Activity: Organizing or Participating in a conference / an event › Conference / Symposium
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結構與功能材料集成:原理,設計,工藝與應用
LU, J. (Keynote Speaker)
26 Apr 2024 → 28 Apr 2024Activity: Talk/lecture or presentation › Presentation