09/2010-12/2015 Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
09/2006-06/2010 B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, China

02/2019-Present Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
01/2016-01/2019 Postdoctoral Researcher, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University

1. Physics and chemistry of coal particle;
2. Clean and efficient coal combustion;
3. Micro-multi-channel Chain Molecule Reaction Mechanism Involved in air pollutants;
4. Material Chemistry, DFT calculations,
5. Selective transformation of CO2 into value-added chemicals.

?Presider of the National Natural Science Foundation of China “NO heterogeneous conversion mechanisms based on the electronic effect of some char surface characterized structures during the O2/CO2 combustion” (Grant NO. 51806140)
?Presider of the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation “The effect of localized radical on the environmental mutation and selective orientation migration of coal nitrogen” (Grant NO. 2016M600314).
?Technical Backbone of the National Natural Science Foundation of China “Study on the free radical reaction pathway and the competitive mechanism of nitrogen conversion channel of the superfine pulverized coal” (Grant NO. 51306116).
?Technical Backbone of the National Natural Science Foundation of China “Mechanochemical modification of pulverized coal and its fundamental research on O2/CO2 combustion” (Grant NO. 51376131).
Technical Backbone of the National Natural Science Foundation of China “Study on the influence mechanism of CO2 thermophysical and chemical effects on coal ignition and char combustion in oxygen-enriched atmosphere” (Grant NO. 51276110).

First-authored:
1.Hai Zhang, Lei Luo, Jiaxun Liu, Anyao Jiao, Jianguo Liu, Xiumin Jiang. Theoretical study on the reduction reactions from solid char(N): the effect of the nearby group and the high-spin state. Energy 2019 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2019.116286
2.Hai Zhang, Xiumin Jiang, Jiaxun Liu, Jianguo Liu. Theoretical study on the reactions originating from solid char(N): Radical preference and possible surface N2 formation reactions. Industrial Engineering Chemistry Research 2019; 58: 18021-18026.
3.Hai Zhang, Jiaxun Liu, Jianguo Liu, Lei Luo, Xiumin Jiang. DFT study on the alternative NH3 formation path and its functional group effect. Fuel 2018; 214: 108-114.
4.Hai Zhang, Jiaxun Liu, Xiaoye Wang, Lei Luo, Xiumin Jiang. DFT study on the C(N)-NO reaction with isolated and contiguous active sites. Fuel 2017; 203: 715-724.
5.Hai Zhang, Xiaoye Wang, Lei Luo, Jiaxun Liu, Xiumin Jiang. First principles investigation on the two-state reactivity of N-exposure during coal combustion. Fuel 2017; 190: 21-31.
6.Hai Zhang, Jiaxun Liu, Xiaoye Wang, Xiumin Jiang. Density functional theory study on two different oxygen enhancement mechanisms during NO-char interaction. Combustion and Flame 2016; 169: 11-18.
7.Hai Zhang, Jiaxun Liu, Jun Shen, Xiumin Jiang. Thermodynamic and kinetic evaluation of the reaction between NO (nitric oxide) and char(N) (char bound nitrogen) in coal combustion. Energy 2015; 82: 312-321.
8.Hai Zhang, Xiumin Jiang, Jiaxun Liu, Jun Shen. Application of density functional theory to the nitric oxide heterogeneous reduction mechanism in the presence of hydroxyl and carbonyl groups. Energy Conversion and Management 2014; 83: 167-176.
9.Hai Zhang, Xiumin Jiang, Jiaxun Liu, Jun Shen. New insights into the heterogeneous reduction reaction between NO and char-bound nitrogen. Industrial Engineering Chemistry Research 2014; 53: 6307-6315.
10.Hai Zhang, Xiumin Jiang, Jiaxun Liu, Jun Shen. Theoretical study on the specific role of superfine char surface oxygen-NO consumption mechanism. Powder Technology 2013; 249: 82-88.
11.Hai Zhang, Jiaxun Liu, Jun Shen, Xiumin Jiang. A combined experimental and theoretical study of micronized coal reburning. Frontiers in Energy 2013; 7: 119-126.
12.Hai Zhang, Jian Pu, Xiaocheng Zhang. A model for predicting vacuum in the condenser based on Elman neural network by using particle swarm optimization algorithm (in Chinese). Thermal Power Generation, 2010, 39(4): 7-11.
13.Hai Zhang, Jian Pu. Prediction of coal slurry concentration based on PSO-BP neural networks (in Chinese). Gas Turbine Technology, 2009, 22(2): 42-46.
14.Hai Zhang, Jian Pu, Xiaocheng Zhang. A optimizing sequencing of compressor vanes based on simulated annealing partheno genetic algorithm (in Chinese). Gas Turbine Technology, 2009, 22(4): 49-53.
15.Hai Zhang, Xiaocheng Zhang, Bicui Ye, Yaqi Liu. Research on optimizing algorithm for nonlinear optimization model for blending power coal (in Chinese). Coal Preparation Technology, 2009, 5: 57-60.
Co-authored:
16.Lei Luo, Hai Zhang, Anyao Jiao, Yuanzhen Jiang, Jiaxun Liu, Xiumin Jiang, Feng Tian. Study on the formation and dissipation mechanism of gas phase products during rapid pyrolysis of superfine pulverized coal in entrained flow reactor. Energy 2019; 173: 985-994.
17.Jun Shen, Hai Zhang, Jiaxun Liu, Lei Luo, Sha Wang, Bin Chen, Xiumin Jiang. Density functional and experimental study of NO/O2 on zigzag char. Journal of Environmetal Science 2020; 88: 283-291.
18.Anyao Jiao, Hai Zhang, Jiaxun Liu, Xiumin Jiang. Quantum chemical and kinetics calculations for the NO reduction with char(N): Influence of the carbon monoxide. Combustion and Flame 2018; 196: 377-385.
19.Anyao Jiao, Hai Zhang, Jiaxun Liu, Jun Shen, Xiumin Jiang. The role of CO played in the nitric oxide heterogeneous reduction: A quantum chemistry study. Energy 2017; 141: 1538-1546.
20.Jiaxun Liu, Hai Zhang, Jianguo Liu, Xiumin Jiang. Comminution theory of superfine pulverized coal based on fractal analysis of aggregate structures. Energy and Fuels 2016; 30: 10244-10252.
21.Lei Luo, Jiaxun Liu, Hai Zhang, Junfang Ma, Xiaoye Wang, Xiumin Jiang. TG-MS-FTIR study on pyrolysis behavior of superfine pulverized coal. Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis 2017; 128: 64-74.
22.Jun Shen, Jiaxun Liu, Hai Zhang, Xiumin Jiang. NOx emission characteristics of superfine pulverized anthracite coal in air-staged combustion. Energy Conversion and Management 2013; 74: 454-461.
23.Jun Shen, Jiaxun Liu, Yanfeng Xing, Hai Zhang, Lei Luo, Xiumin Jiang. Application of TG-FTIR analysis to superfine pulverized coal. Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis 2018; 133: 154-161.
24.Lei Luo, Wang Yao, Jiaxun Liu, Hai Zhang, Junfang Ma, Xiumin Jiang. Evolution of NOx?precursors of superfine pulverized coal with a fixed bed in N2?and CO2. Fuel 2018; 234: 263-275.
25.Lei Luo, Wang Yao, Jiaxun Liu, Hai Zhang, Junfang Ma, Xiumin Jiang. The effect of the grinding process on pore structures, functional groups and release characteristic of flash pyrolysis of superfine pulverized coal. Fuel 2019; 235: 1337-1346.
26.Jiaxun Liu, Junfang Ma, Lei Luo, Hai Zhang, Xiumin Jiang. Pyrolysis of superfine pulverized coal. Part 5. Thermogravimetric analysis. Energy Conversion and Management 2017; 154: 491-502.
27.Jiaxun Liu, Xiumin Jiang, Yuchen Zhang, Hai Zhang, Lei Luo, Xiaoye Wang. Size segregation behavior of heavy metals in superfine pulverized coal using synchrotron radiation-induced X-ray fluorescence.?Fuel 2016;?181: 1081-1088.
28.Lei Luo, Jiaxun Liu, Yuchen Zhang, Hai Zhang, Junnfang Ma, Yulong You, Xiumin Jiang. Application of small angle X-ray scattering in evaluation of pore structure of superfine pulverized coal/char. Fuel 2016; 185: 190-198.
29.Jiaxun Liu, Lei Luo, Junfang Ma, Hai Zhang, Xiumin Jiang. Chemical Properties of Superfine Pulverized Coal Particles. 3. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Analysis of Carbon Structural Features. Energy and Fuels 2016; 30: 6321-6329.
30.Jiaxun Liu, Xiumin Jiang, Jun Shen, Hai Zhang. Influences of particle size, ultraviolet irradiation and pyrolysis temperature on stable free radicals in coal. Powder Technology 2015; 272: 64-74.
31.Jiaxun Liu, Xiumin Jiang, Jun Shen, Hai Zhang. Pyrolysis of superfine pulverized coal. Part 3. Mechanisms of nitrogen-containing species formation. Energy Conversion and Management 2015; 94: 130-138.
32.Jun Shen, Jiaxun Liu, Junfang Ma, Hai Zhang, Xiumin Jiang. Parametric study of reburning of nitrogen oxide for superfine pulverized coal. Energy Conversion and Management 2015; 89: 825-832.
33.Jiaxun Liu, Xiumin Jiang, Jun Shen, Hai Zhang. NO emissions from oxidizer staged combustion of superfine pulverized coal in the O2/CO2 atmosphere. Energy and Fuels 2014; 28: 5497-5504.
34.Jiaxun Liu, Xiumin Jiang, Jun Shen, Hai Zhang. Pyrolysis of superfine pulverized coal in different atmospheres. Part 1. Mechanisms of methane formation. Energy Conversion and Management 2014; 87: 1027-1038.
35.Jiaxun Liu, Xiumin Jiang, Jun Shen, Hai Zhang. Pyrolysis of superfine pulverized coal in different atmospheres. Part 2. Mechanisms of carbon monoxide formation. Energy Conversion and Management 2014; 87: 1039-1049.
36.Jiaxun Liu, Xiumin Jiang, Jun Shen, Hai Zhang. Chemical properties of superfine pulverized coal particles. Part 1. Electron paramagnetic resonance analysis of free radical characteristics. Advanced Powder Technology 2014; 25: 916-925.
37.Jiaxun Liu, Yang Ma, Lei Luo, Junfang Ma, Hai Zhang, Xiumin Jiang. Pyrolysis of superfine pulverized coal. Part 4. Evolution of functionalities in chars. Energy Conversion and Management 2017; 134: 32-46.
38.Jiaxun Liu, Xiumin Jiang, Yuchen Zhang, Jun Shen, Hai Zhang. Size effects on the thermal behavior of superfine pulverized coal ash.?Energy Conversion and Management 2016;?123: 280-289.
39.Jiaxun Liu, Shan Gao, Xiumin Jiang, Jun Shen, Hai Zhang. NO emission characteristics of superfine pulverized coal combustion in the O2/CO2 atmosphere. Energy Conversion and Management 2014; 77: 349-355.
40.Jiaxun Liu, Xiumin Jiang, Xiangxin Han, Jun Shen, Hai Zhang. Chemical properties of superfine pulverized coals. Part 2. Demineralization effects on free radical characteristics. Fuel 2014; 115: 685-696.
41. Jun Shen, Xiumin Jiang, Jiaxun Liu, Xiangyong Huang, Hai Zhang. Investigation of NOx emissions for superfine pulverized coal in air-staging combustion. Energy and Fuels 2011; 25: 4999-5006.

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