Mr. Jinlai Zhou | Solid Mechanics | Best Researcher Award

Jinlai Zhou at School of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Sun Yat-sen University, China.

Mr. Jinlai Zhou is a Ph.D. candidate at Sun Yat-sen University, specializing in Solid Mechanics. His research emphasizes the development of nonlinear constitutive models to describe the time-dependent behavior of materials, including rubber-like solids and biological tissues. He has authored several peer-reviewed articles in leading mechanical engineering and biomedical journals, with applications in both structural reliability and tissue biomechanics. His current work on delayed stability prediction and nonlinear viscoelasticity contributes to a deeper understanding of material behavior under long-term and extreme loading conditions.

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Educational Details

Mr. Jinlai Zhou is currently pursuing his Ph.D. in Solid Mechanics at the School of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Sun Yat-sen University, China. His academic foundation is grounded in mechanics and computational modeling, with a strong focus on constitutive theory and time-dependent material behavior.

Ph.D. in Solid Mechanics
School of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Sun Yat-sen University, China
Expected Completion: [Insert Year, e.g., 2026]

• Focus: Development of constitutive models in solid mechanics

• Research Areas: Nonlinear viscoelasticity, creep and fatigue mechanics, computational modeling

Professional Experience

As a Ph.D. candidate, Mr. Zhou has engaged in advanced research at the intersection of mechanical engineering and materials science. He has contributed to seven completed or ongoing research projects, focusing on solid constitutive relations, viscoelasticity, and the mechanical response of biological tissues and structural materials. His collaborative works span high-impact SCI-indexed journals, and he has actively participated in international conferences such as the IEEE International Conference on Mechatronics and Automation. His work is advancing predictive modeling in both biomedical and engineering applications.

Research Interest

• Solid Constitutive Modeling

• Viscoelasticity of Polymers and Biological Tissues

• Creep and Fatigue Mechanics

• Computational Solid Mechanics

Author Metrics

• Total Peer-Reviewed Publications: 8 journal articles (SCI/Scopus indexed) + 1 conference paper

• Total Citations (as of 2025, ResearchGate): 60

• h-index: 4

  • (Meaning at least 4 of his papers have each been cited at least 4 times)

• i10-index: 2

  • (At least 2 publications have 10 or more citations — optional to include if using Google Scholar)

• Average Impact Factor (IF) of Journals Published In: ~5.0

• First Author Publications: 7 out of 8

• Corresponding Author Collaborations: Multiple publications co-authored with corresponding authors (e.g., Prof. Yao Q., Dr. Song Y.)

Top Noted Publication

1. Zhou, J., Yang, G., & Yao, Q*. (2025). Nonlinear viscoelastic stress relaxation and creep constitutive models of rubber-like materials. [Journal Name – In Press].
Impact Factor: Not yet available
Role: First Author
Focus: Developed nonlinear viscoelastic stress relaxation and creep models for rubber-like materials, with potential applications in elastomers and soft robotics.

2. Zhou, J., Yang, G., & Yao, Q*. (2025). Nonlinear viscoelasticity of incompressible isotropic solids. International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, 10.0.
Impact Factor: 10.0
Role: First Author
Contribution: Proposed a novel constitutive model describing the nonlinear viscoelastic behavior of incompressible isotropic solids, with potential applications in material design for high-performance systems.

3. Zhou, J., Peng, B., Yao, Q*., & Yang, G*. (2025). Predicting delayed stability of metals at constant high temperatures. Materials Science & Engineering A, 7.1.
Impact Factor: 7.1
Role: First Author
Highlights: Investigated and predicted the delayed stability of metals exposed to constant high temperatures, providing insights into material performance under extreme conditions.

4. Zhou, J., Tan, Y., Song, Y*., Shi, X., Lian, X., & Zhang, C*. (2021). Viscoelastic mechanical behavior of periodontal ligament: Creep and relaxation hyper-viscoelastic constitutive models. Mechanics of Materials, 4.1.
Impact Factor: 4.1
Role: Lead Author
Scope: Introduced hyper-viscoelastic constitutive models to describe the creep and relaxation behavior of periodontal ligaments, advancing biomedical material modeling.

5. Zhou, J., Song, Y*., Shi, X., & Zhang, C*. (2021). Tensile creep mechanical behavior of periodontal ligament: A hyper-viscoelastic constitutive model. Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine, 7.0.
Impact Factor: 7.0
Role: First Author
Significance: Developed a hyper-viscoelastic constitutive model to simulate tensile creep behavior of the periodontal ligament, contributing to biomedical applications.

Conference Proceedings

• Zhou, J., Song, Y*., Shi, X., & Xu, C. (2019). Research on stress-relaxation property of different layers of periodontal ligament under compression. In: Proceedings of the 2019 IEEE International Conference on Mechatronics and Automation, Tianjin, China.

  • Role: Presenting Author

  • Area: Presented on the stress-relaxation behavior of different layers of periodontal ligaments, emphasizing their mechanical properties under compressive forces.

Conclusion

Mr. Jinlai Zhou demonstrates exceptional promise as a rising researcher in the field of solid mechanics. His early-career achievements—highlighted by high-impact publications, model development across disciplines, and independent leadership—make him a strong and deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award. While his metrics are still growing, the quality, relevance, and originality of his work already position him as a future leader in computational and biomedical mechanics.