EDUCATION

• Ph.D. (2002) Florida State University
• Ph.D. (1999) Shanghai Jiao Tong University
• B.S. (1993), M.S. (1996) Chongqing University

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

08/07-Present Associate Professor, Dept. of Mechanical, Materials & Aerospace Engineering, University of Central Florida

08/02-08/07 Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of South Alabama

PUBLICATIONS

Dr. Gou has published over 138 peer-reviewed articles including 2 book chapter, 52 journal articles, and 84 conference papers.

Book Chapter

J. Gou and K.T. Lau, "Chapter 7. Modeling and Simulation of Carbon Nanotube/Polymer Nanocomposites" in Handbook of Theoretical and Computational Nanotechnology, ISBN: 1-58883-050-0, American Scientific Publishers, California, 2006, edited by Michael Rieth and Wolfram Schommers, foreword by Pierre-Gilles de Gennes, Nobel Prize Laureate.

J. Gou and Y. Tang, "Fire Retardant Properties of Polymer Nanocomposites" in Multifunctional Polymer Nanocomposites, edited by Jinsong Leng and Alan Kin-tak Lau, ISBN: 1439816824/ISBN-13: 9781439816820, CRC Press, Boca Raton, FL, 2010, pp.309-336.

Journal Articles

1. H.B. Lu, F. Liang, J. Gou, J.S. Leng, S.Y. Du, “Nanopaper Enabled Shape-Memory Nanocomposite with Vertically Aligned Nickel Nanostrands: Controlled Synthesis and Electrical Actuation,” submitted to Soft Matter.
2. H.B. Lu, Y.J. Liu, J. Gou, J.S. Leng, S.Y. Du, “Shape Memory Nanocomposite Incorporated with Self-Assembled Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotube Nanopaper,” submitted to Smart Materials and Structures.
3. Y.B. Gao, F. Liang, B.X. Wu, Y. Tang, J. Gou, B. Albee, S.W. Bishnoi, “Carbon Nanotube -Reinforced Ceramic Nanocomposite Fabrication through Laser Sintering,” submitted to International Journal of Smart and Nano Materials.
4. Y. Tang, J. Gou, Y. Hu, “Carbon Nanotubes Covalently Functionalized with Polyhedral Oligomeric Silsesquioxane: Hybrid Buckypaper Fabrication, Superhydrophobicity, and Flammability,” submitted to Journal of Applied Polymer Science.
5. F. Liang, J. Gou, J. Kapat, H.C. Gu, G. Song, “Multifunctional Nanocomposite Coating for Wind Turbine Blades,” International Journal of Smart and Nano Materials, (in press).
6. J. Zhuge, Y. Tang, J. Gou, A.X. Zhou, “Post Fire Mechanical Behavior of Fiber Reinforced Polymer Coated with Hybrid Carbon Nanofiber Paper,” Journal of Applied Polymer Science, (in press).
7. H. B. Lu, Y. Liu, J. Gou, J.S. Leng, S.Y. Du, “Surface Coating of Multi-walled Carbon Nanotube Nanopaper on Shape-Memory Polymer for Multifunctionalization,” Composites Science and Technology, (in press).
8. J. Zhuge, Y. Tang, J. Gou, R.H. Chen, C. Ibeh, “Flame Resistant Performance of Nanocomposites Coated with xGnP/CNF Hybrid Nanopapers,” to Fire and Materials, (in press).
9. M. Lugovy, V. Slyunyayev, V. Subbotin, F. Liang, J. Gou, N. Orlovskaya, T. Graule, J. Kuebler, “Mechanical behavior and failure mechanisms of BORON carbide based three layered laminates with weak interfaces,” Ceramic International, (in press).
10. H.B. Lu, J. Gou, J.S. Leng, S.Y. Du, “Magnetically Aligned Carbon Nanotube in Nanopaper Enabled Shape-Memory Nanocomposite for High Speed Electrical Actuation,” Applied Physics Letters, 98(17), 174105 (2011).
11. Y. Tang, J.F. Zhuge, J. Lawrence, J. Mckee, J. Gou, R.H. Chen, C. Ibeh, Y. Hu, “Flame Retardancy of Carbon Nanofiber/Intumescent Hybrid Paper Based Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites,” Polymer Degradation and Stability, 96, 760-770, (2011).
12. C. Chang, H.C. Gu, L. Algozzini, F. Liang, J. Gou, L. Sun, G. Song, “Damping Characterization and Analysis of Carbon Nanofiber-Modified Composite Laminates,” Journal of Advanced Materials, 43(1), (2011).
13. H.B. Lu, J. Gou, J.S. Leng, S.Y. Du, “Synergistic Effect of Carbon Nanofiber and Sub-micro Filamentary Nickel Nanostrand on the Shape Memory Polymer Nanocomposite,” Smart Materials and Structures, 20, 035017, (7pp), (2011).
14. J. Gou, Y. Tang, J.F. Zhuge, “Fire Retardancy of Carbon Nanofiber Sheet in Composite Laminates” Journal of Advanced Materials, 42 (4), 37-44, (2010).
15. J.F. Zhuge, Y. Tang, J. Gou, R.H. Chen, C. Ibeh, Y. Hu, “Flammability of Carbon Nanofiber-Clay Nanopaper based Polymer Composites,” Polymers for Advanced Technologies, DOI: 10.1002/ pat.1753, (2010).
16. H.B. Lu, Y.J. Liu, J. Gou, J.S. Leng, S.Y. Du, “Electroactive Shape-Memory Polymer Nanocomposites Incorporating Carbon Nanofiber Paper,” International Journal of Smart and Nano Materials, 1(1), 2-12, (2010).
17. H.B. Lu, J. Gou, J.S. Leng, S.Y. Du, "Electrical Conductivity and Shape-Memory Behavior of Self-Assembled Carbon Nanofiber Nanopaper Incorporated with Shape-Memory Polymer," Smart Materials and Structures, 19, 075021 (7pp), (2010).
18. Y. Tang, J. Gou, “Synergistic effect on electrical conductivity of few-layer graphene/multi-walled carbon nanotube paper,” Materials Letters, 64, 2513–2516, (2010).
19. H. B. Lu, Y.J. Liu, J. Gou, J.S. Leng, S.Y. Du, “Synergistic Effect of Carbon Nanofiber and Carbon Nanopaper on Shape Memory Polymer Composite,” Applied Physics Letters, 96, 084102, (2010).
20. J. Gou, Y. Tang, J.F. Zhuge, Z.F. Zhao, R.H. Chen, D. Hui, C. Ibeh, “Fire Performance of Composite Laminates Embedded with Multi-ply Carbon Nanofiber Sheets,” Composites: Part B: Engineering, 41, 176–181, (2010).
21. J. Gou, Z.F. Zhao, Y. Tang, F. Liang, D. Firsich, J.C. Fielding, “Carbon Nanofiber Paper for Lightning Strike Protection of Composite Materials,” Composites Part B: Engineering, 41,192–198, (2010).
22. Y. Tang, J.F. Zhuge, J. Gou, R.H. Chen, C. Ibeh, Y. Hu, “Morphology, Thermal Stability, and Flammability of Polymer Matrix Composites Coated with Hybrid Nanopapers,” Polymers for Advanced Technologies, DOI: 10.1002/pat.1621, (2009).
23. Z.F. Zhao, J. Gou, "Improved Fire Retardancy of Thermoset Composites Modified with Carbon Nanofibers," Science and Technology of Advanced Materials, 10, 015005, 6pp, (2009).
24. Z.F. Zhao, J. Gou, A. Khan, "Processing and Structure of Carbon Nanofiber Paper," Journal of Nanomaterials, Volume 2009, Article ID 325769, 7 pp, (2009).
25. Z.F. Zhao, J. Gou, S. Bietto, C. Ibeh, D. Hui, "Fire Retardancy of Clay/Carbon Nanofiber Hybrid Sheet in Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites," Composites Science and Technology, 69 (13), 2081-2087, (2009).
26. X.F. Zhao, J. Gou, G. Song, J.P. Ou, "Strain Monitoring in Glass Fiber Reinforced Composites Embedded with Carbon Nanopaper Sheet using Fiber Bragg Grating Sensors," Composites Part B: Engineering, 40(2), 134-140, (2009).
27. L. Sun, Y. Yu, G. Song, J. Gou, "Numerical Analysis of Acoustic Wave Propagation in Layered Carbon Nanofiber Reinforced Polymer Composites", Journal of Applied Physics, 104, 043522, (2008).
28. H. Xing, L. Sun, G. Song, J. Gou, Y.W. Hao, "Surface Coating of Carbon Nanofibers/Nanotubes by Electrodeposition for Multifunctionalization," Nanotechnology, 9, 25704, (2008).
29. A. Khan, S. Shah, A. Mazen, J. Gou, "Performance Evaluation of n-Type Carbon Nanotube Field Effect Transistors Using Ca as Contact Electrodes," Journal of Computational and Theoretical Nanoscience, 4(6), 1160-1165, (2007).
30. A. Khan, J. Gou, M. Imazumi, M. Yamaguchi, "Interaction of electron irradiation with nitrogen-related deep levels in InGaAsN," Applied Physics Letters, 91, 043503, (2007).
31. A. Khan, S. R. Kurtz, S. Prasad, S.W. Johnston, J. Gou, "Correlation of Nitrogen Related Traps in InGaAsN with Solar Cells Properties," Applied Physics Letters, 90, 243509, (2007).
32. J. Gou, K. Anumakonda, A. Khan, "Moleuclar Dynamics Simulation of Functionalized Carbon Nanofibers and Polymer Resins," International Journal of Nanoscience, 6(6), 1-10, (2007).
33. A. Khan, A. Freundlich, J. Gou, A. Gapud, M. Imazumi, M. Yamaguchi, "Self-Annihilation of Electron Irradiation Induced Defects in InAsxP1-x/InP Multiquantum Well Solar Cell," Applied Physics Letters, 90, 233111, (2007).
34. J. Gou, "Single-Walled Nanotube Bucky Paper and Nanocomposite," Polymer International, 55(11), 1283-1288, (2006).
35. J. Gou, S. O'Braint, H.C. Gu, G. Song, "Damping Augmentation of Nanocomposites Using Carbon Nanofiber Paper," Journal of Nanomaterials, 2006, Article ID 32803, pages 1-7, (2006).
36. J. Gou, B. Fan, G. Song, A. Khan, "Study of Affinities Between Single-Walled Nanotube and Epoxy Resin Using Molecular Dynamics Simulations," International Journal of Nanoscience, 5(1), 131-144, (2006).
37. J. Gou, Z. Y. Liang, C. Zhang, B. Wang, "Computational Analysis of Effect of Single-Walled Carbon Nanotube Rope on Molecular Interaction and Load Transfer of Nanocomposites," Composites Part B: Engineering, 36(6-7), 524-533, (2005). (Top 25 Articles within the Journal: Composites Part B: Engineering)
38. J. Gou, B. Wang, Z. Y. Liang, C. Zhang, "Computational and Experimental Study of Interfacial Bonding of Single-Walled Nanotube Reinforced Composites," Computational Materials Science, 31(3-4), 225-236, (2004).
39. J. Gou, Z. Y. Liang, B. Wang, "Experimental Design and Optimization of Dispersion Process for Single-Walled Carbon Nanotube Bucky Paper," International Journal of Nanoscience, 3(3), 293-307, (2004). (Featured Article on the International Journal of Nanoscience)
40. Z. Y. Liang, J. Gou, C. Zhang, B. Wang, L. Kramer, "Investigation of Molecular Interaction between (10, 10) Single-Walled Nanotube and EPON 862 Resin/DETDA Curing Agent Molecules," Material Science and Engineering: A, 365, 228-234, (2004).
41. J. Gou, C. Zhang, Z. Y. Liang, B. Wang, J. Simpson, "Resin Transfer Molding Process Optimization Using Numerical Simulation and Design of Experiments Approach," Polymer Composites, 24(1), 1-12 (2003).
42. J. Gou, Y.H. Peng, X.Y. Ruan, "The Implementation of Product Data Management Based on IMAN," Computer Engineering and Applications, 36(5), 190-192 (2000).
43. J. Gou, Y.H. Peng, X.Y. Ruan, "Research on Product Model in Product Data Management," Journal of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 34(3), 404-407 (2000).
44. J. Gou, Y.H. Peng, X.Y. Ruan, "Research on Integrated and Rapid Design and Manufacturing System Based on RPM and PDM Technology," Mechanical Science and Technology, 19(2), 321-324 (2000).
45. J. Gou, Y.H. Peng, X.Y. Ruan, "Rapid Prototyping Manufacturing and its Process Analysis," Mechanical Science and Technology, 19(1), 102-105 (2000).
46. J. Gou, Y.H. Peng, X.Y. Ruan, "Modeling Technology in the Implementation of PDM," Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing, 6, 12-15 (1999).
47. J. Gou, Y.H. Peng, X.Y. Ruan, "Applications of PDM Technology in Product Development," Applications of the Computer Systems, 6, 40-43 (1999).
48. J. Gou, Y.H. Peng, X.Y. Ruan, "PDM Software and its Selection," Die & Mold Technology, 3, 74-79 (1999).
49. J. Gou, Y.H. Peng, X.Y. Ruan, "Implementation and Development Technology of a Department-level Product Data Management System," Mechanical Science and Technology, 5, 128-131 (1999).
50. J. Gou, Y.H. Peng, X.Y. Ruan, "Rapid Prototyping Manufacturing and its Applications in Product Development," Machinery Design and Manufacture, 4, 62-64 (1999).
51. J. Gou, X.C. Xu, M.X. Xiong, D.Z. Yuan, C.A. Zhang, "The Application of CAPP Technology in Cold-drawn Process Planning," Steel Tube, 26(5), 31-37 (1997).
52. C.A. Zhang and J. Gou, "Computer Aided Cold-drawn Process Planning of Steel Tube," Steel Tube, 25(12), 5-7 (1996).

Conference Publications

1. J. Gou, J.F. Zhuge, F. Liang, “Carbon Nanopaper Enabled Structural and Multifunctional Nanocomposites,” Proceedings of 19th Annual International Conference on Composites/Nano Engineering (ICCE-19), Shanghai, China, July 24-30, 2011. (Keynote Speaker)
2. F. Liang, R. Sivilli, Y. Xu, J. Gou, “Shape Memory Polymer Nanocomposites for High Speed Electrical Actuation,” Proceedings of 55th Society for Advancement of Material and Process Engineering (SAMPE) Symposium and Exhibition, Long Beach, CA, May 23-26, 2011.
3. J.F. Zhuge, R.H. Chen, J. Gou, A.X. Zhou, “Fire Performance of Composite Laminates Coated with Hybrid Carbon Nanofiber Paper,” Proceedings of 55th Society for Advancement of Material and Process Engineering (SAMPE) Symposium and Exhibition, Long Beach, CA, May 23-26, 2011.
4. Y. Tang, J.F. Zhuge, J. Lawrence, J. McKee, L. An, J. Gou, “High Temperature Polymeric Nanocomposites for Aero-Propulsion Applications,” Proceedings of 2nd Florida Center for Advanced Aero-propulsion (FCAAP) Annual Symposium & Exhibition, Tallahassee, FL, August 9-10, 2010
5. J. Gou, F. Liang, Y. Tang, J. Kapat, “Multifunctional Nanocomposites for Offshore Wind Energy,” Proceedings of 20th International Offshore (Ocean) and Polar Engineering Conference (ISOPE), Beijing China, June 20 - 26, 2010.
6. J. Gou, F. Liang, Y. Tang, K.C. Lin, C. Ham, Y.H. Joo, “Multifunctional Nanocomposites for Offshore Wind Turbine Blades: Materials, Processing and Performance,” Proceedings of 29th ASME International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering (OMAE 2010), Shanghai, China, June 6-11, 2010.
7. J. Lawrence, F. Liang, H.B. Lu, Y. Tang, J. Gou,  Y.J. Liu, J.S. Leng, S.Y. Du, “Shape Memory Polymer Nanocomposites Based on Carbon Nanopaper,” Proceedings of 54th Society for Advancement of Material and Process Engineering (SAMPE) Symposium and Exhibition, Washington State Convention Center, Seattle, WA, May 17-20, 2010.
8. J. McKee, J.F. Zhuge, Y. Tang, J. Gou, R.H. Chen, C. Ibeh, Y. Hu, “Morphology, Thermal Stability, and Flammability of Carbon Nanofiber - Clay Based Nanocomposites,” Proceedings of 54th Society for Advancement of Material and Process Engineering (SAMPE) Symposium and Exhibition, Washington State Convention Center, Seattle, WA, May 17-20, 2010.
9. F. Liang, Y. Tang, C. Li, L. An, J. Gou, “High Performance Polymeric and Ceramic Nanocomposites for Aircraft Engine Fan Case,” Proceedings of 54th Society for Advancement of Material and Process Engineering (SAMPE) Symposium and Exhibition, Washington State Convention Center, Seattle, WA, May 17-20, 2010.
10. K.C. Lin, J. Gou, C. Ham, S. Helkin, Y.H. Joo, “Flywheel Energy Storage System with Functionally Gradient Nanocomposite Rotor,” Proceedings of 5TH IEEE Conference on Industrial Electronics and Applications (ICIEA 2010), June 15 -17, 2010, Taichung, Taiwan
11. Y. Tang, J.F. Zhuge, J. Lawrence, J. McKee, J. Gou, R.H. Chen, C. Ibeh, “Flame Retardancy of Hybrid Carbon Nanofiber Paper Based Polymer Nanocomposites,” Proceedings of 21th Annual Recent Advances in Flame Retardancy of Polymeric Materials, Stamford, CT, May 24-26, 2010.
12. H.B. Lu, J. Gou, J.S. Leng, and S.Y. Du, "Shape Memory Polymer Nanocomposites Based on Carbon Nanopaper,” Proceedings of Earth and Space Conference 2010 and 12th International Conference on Engineering, Science, Construction and Operation in Challenging Environments, Honolulu, HI, March 14-17, 2010. (Invited Paper)
13. Y. Tang, J. Gou, "Morphology, Electrical Conductivity of Novel Graphite Nanoplatelets – Carbon Nanotube Hybrid Nanopaper,” Proceedings of Earth and Space Conference 2010 and 12th International Conference on Engineering, Science, Construction and Operation in Challenging Environments, Honolulu, HI, March 14-17, 2010.
14. J.F. Zhuge, Y. Tang, J. Gou, R. Chen, C. Ibeh, and Y. Hu, "Study of Fire Retardant Performance of Composites Coated with Hybrid Carbon Nanofiber Paper,” Proceedings of Earth and Space Conference 2010 and 12th International Conference on Engineering, Science, Construction and Operation in Challenging Environments, Honolulu, HI, March 14-17, 2010. (Best Paper Award)
15. F. Liang, Y. Tang, J. Gou, H. Gu, and G. Song, "Vibrational Damping Enhancement of Polymer Composites with Carbon Nanopaper and Different Fiber Reinforcement,” Proceedings of Earth and Space Conference 2010 and 12th International Conference on Engineering, Science, Construction and Operation in Challenging Environments, Honolulu, HI, March 14-17, 2010.
16. F. Liang, Y. Tang, J. Gou, and J. Kapat, “Development of multifunctional nanocomposite coatings
    for wind turbine blades” Proceedings of Materials Challenges in Alternative & Renewable Energy 2010, Cocoa Beach, FL, February 21-25, 2010.
17. N. Orlovskaya, M. Lugovy, V. Slyunyayev, V. Subbotin, F. Liang, J. Gou, J. Kuebler, and T. Graule, “Boron Carbide/Boron Carbide-Carbon Nanofiber Laminates with Weak Interfaces,” Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Boron Rich Solids: Sensors for Biological and Chemical Detection, Ultra High Temperature Ceramics, Thermoelectrics, and Armor, Orlando, FL, December 14-18, 2009.
18. Zhuge, J., Tang, Y., Gou, J., Chen, R., Ibeh, C., “Study of Synergistic Fire Retardancy of Nanoparticles in Polymer Matrix Composites,” Proceedings of ASME 2009 International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition (IMECE), Lake Buena Vista, FL, November 13-19, 2009.
19. Lu, H.B., Tang, Y., Gou, J., Chow, E., “Actuation of Shape Memory Polymer by Resistive Heating of Carbon Nanopapers,” Proceedings of ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition (IMECE), Lake Buena Vista, FL, November 13-19, 2009.
20. Tsoi, M., Tang, Y., Chen, R., Gou, J., “Mass Loss and Effective Thermal Conductivity of Fire Retardant Nanocomposites,” Proceedings of ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition (IMECE), Lake Buena Vista, FL, November 13-19, 2009.
21. F. Liang, L. Algozzini, Y. Tang, J. Gou, G. Song, “Multifunctional Nanocomposites with High Damping Performance for Aerospace Structures,” Proceedings of ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition (IMECE), Lake Buena Vista, FL, Nov. 13-19, 2009.
22. Lu, H.B., Tang, Y., Chew, E., Gou, J., Leng, J.S., Du, S., “Shape Memory Polymer Nanocomposites with Carbon Nanofiber Paper,” Proceedings of Society for Advancement of Material and Process Engineering (SAMPE) Fall Technical Conference, Wichita, KS, October 19-22, 2009.
23. Liang, F., Tang, Y., Gou, J., Firsich, D., Fielding, J., “Carbon Nanofiber Paper for Lightning Strike Protection of Composite Materials via Hybrid Carbon Nanofiber Paper,” Proceedings of Society for Advancement of Material and Process Engineering (SAMPE) Fall Technical Conference, Wichita, KS, October 19-22, 2009.
24. H.B. Lu, J. Gou, J.S. Leng, and S. Y. Du, “Shape Memory Nanocomposites based on Carbon Nanofiber Paper,” Proceedings of 2nd International Conference on Smart Materials and Nanotechnology in Engineering, Weihuai, China, July 8-11, 2009. (Invited Paper)
25. J. Gou,  Y. Tang, H. B. Lu, F. Liang, J.F. Zhuge, J.S. Leng, and S. Y. Du, “Carbon Nanopapers and Nanocomposites: Processing, Characterization, and Applications,” Proceedings of 2nd International Conference on Smart Materials and Nanotechnology in Engineering, Weihuai, China, July 8-11, 2009.
26. Y. Tang, J. Gou, “Development of Multifunctional Nanocomposites with Engineered Carbon Nanopaper,” Proceedings of NSF CMMI Research and Innovation Conference, Honolulu, HI, June 22-25, 2009.
27. J.F. Zhuge, Y. Tang, J. Gou, R.H. Chen, C. Ibeh, “Synergistic Fire Retardancy of Hybrid Carbon Nanofiber Paper in Polymer Matrix Composites” Proceedings of 20th Annual Recent Advances in Flame Retardancy of Polymeric Materials, Stamford, CT, June 1-3, 2009.
28. F. Liang, J.F. Zhuge, L. Algozzini, Y. Tang, X.H. Ren, K.C. Lin, J. Gou, X. Gong, and D. Firsich, "Electromagnetic Interference Shielding and Lightning Strike Protection of Carbon Nanofiber Paper," Proceedings of 53th Society for Advancement of Material and Process Engineering (SAMPE) Symposium and Exhibition, Baltimore, MD, May 18-21, 2009.
29. J.F. Zhuge, Y. Tang, L. Algozzini, J. Gou, and R.H. Chen, “Fire Performance of Fiber Reinforced Polymer Matrix Composites with Carbon Nanofiber Paper,” Proceedings of 53th Society for Advancement of Material and Process Engineering (SAMPE) Symposium and Exhibition, Baltimore, MD, May 18-21, 2009.
30. J. Gou, Z. Zhao, G. Song, and D. Firsich, "Development of Carbon Nanofiber Paper for Structural and Multifunctional Nanocomposite Applications," International Conference on Multi-functional Materials and Structures (MFMS), Hong Kong, China, July 28-31, 2008.
31. J. Gou, Z. Zhao, G. Song, and D. Firsich, "Multifunctional Composite Materials and Structures Based on Carbon Nanofiber Paper," Proceedings of 16th Annual International Conference on Composites/Nano Engineering (ICCE-16), Kunming, China, July 20-26, 2008. (Invited Paper)
32. N. Patterson, M. White, J. Gou, and X. Y. Ji, "Microcracks of Carbon Nanofiber-based Nanocomposites under Cryogenic/Elevated Temperature Cycling," Proceedings of 16th Annual International Conference on Composites/Nano Engineering (ICCE-16), Kunming, China, July 20-26, 2008.
33. Z.F. Zhao and J. Gou, "A Novel Approach to Enhance Fire Retardancy of Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Matrix Composites," Proceedings of 52th International Society for Advancement of Material and Process Engineering (SAMPE) Symposium and Exhibition, Long Beach, CA, May 18-22, 2008.
34.  K. C. Lin, J. Gou, L. An, J. Bai, L. Zhang and D. Lee, "The Conductivity Percolation Model of Carbon Nanofiber Composite," Proceedings of Earth and Space Conference 2008 and 11th International Conference on Engineering, Science, Construction and Operation in Challenging Environments, Long Beach, CA, March 3-5, 2008.
35. C. Chang, J. Gou, H. Gu, and G. Song, "Damping Characterization of Non-Traditionally Formed Nanocomposite Plates Proceedings of Earth and Space Conference 2008 and 11th International Conference on Engineering, Science, Construction and Operation in Challenging Environments, Long Beach, CA, May 18-22, 2008.
36. Y. Yong, L. Sun, G. Song, and J. Gou, "Numerical Analysis of Acoustic Wave Propagation in Layered Carbon Nanofiber Composites," Proceedings of Earth and Space Conference 2008 and 11th International Conference on Engineering, Science, Construction and Operation in Challenging Environments, Long Beach, CA, May 18-22, 2008.
37. Z.F. Zhao and J. Gou, "Recent Development of Fire Retardancy of Fiber Reinforced Polymer Matrix Composites Utilizing Carbon Nanofiber Sheets," Proceedings of Earth and Space Conference 2008 and 11th International Conference on Engineering, Science, Construction and Operation in Challenging Environments, Long Beach, CA, March 3-5, 2008.
38. Z.F. Zhao and J. Gou, "Study of Flame Retardancy of Carbon Nanopaper Sheets in Glass Fiber-Reinforced Polyester Composites," Proceedings of 2007 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE'07), Seattle, Washington, November 11-15, 2007.
39. J. Gou, H. Gu, and G. Song, "Carbon Nanopaper Sheets for Damping Applications: Processing, Characterization, and Modeling," Proceedings of 2007 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE'07), Seattle, Washington, November 11-15, 2007.
40. J. Gou and K. Anumakonda, "Molecular Dynamics Simulations of Functionalized Carbon Nanofiber-Based Epoxy Nanocomposites," Proceedings of International Society for Advancement of Material and Process Engineering (SAMPE) Fall Technical Conference and Exhibition, Cincinnati, Ohio, October 29-November 1, 2007.
41. Z.F. Zhao and J. Gou, "Study of Flame Retardancy of Carbon Nanofiber Sheets in Glass Fiber Reinforced Polyester Composites," Proceedings of International Society for Advancement of Material and Process Engineering (SAMPE) Fall Technical Conference and Exhibition, Cincinnati, Ohio, October 29-November 1, 2007.
42. X.Y. Ji, H. Li, and J. Gou, "Electrical Breakdown of Carbon Black Reinforced Epoxy Nanocomposites," Proceedings of International Society for Advancement of Material and Process Engineering (SAMPE) Fall Technical Conference and Exhibition, Cincinnati, Ohio, October 29-November 1, 2007.
43. G. Song, J. Gou, Z. F. Zhao, "Flammability of Carbon Nanopaper Sheets Based Nanocomposites," Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Composites/Nano Engineering (ICCE-15), Haikou, Hainan Island, China, July 15-21, 2007.
44. J. Gou, Z.F. Zhao, X.Y. Ji, S. Sumerlin, H. Gu, and G. Song, "Structural Damping Enhancement of Fiber Reinforced Composites via Carbon Nanopaper Sheets," Proceedings of the 52th International Society for Advancement of Material and Process Engineering (SAMPE) Symposium and Exhibition, Baltimore, Maryland, June 3-7, 2007.
45. J. Gou, G. Song, and H. Gu, "Development of Carbon Nanopaper Based Nanocomposites for Structural Damping Applications," World Forum on Smart Materials and Smart Structures Technology, Chongqing & Nanijin, China, May 22-27, 2007.
46. J. Gou, R. Blanco, A. Khan, A. Appalla, "Synthesis of Nickel-Coated Carbon Nanopaper Sheets by Pulse Laser Deposition," 2007 MRS Spring Meeting, San Francisco, CA, April 9-13, 2007.
47. J. Gou, R. Blanco, H. Xing, L. Sun, G. Song, and Y. W. Hao, "Coating Magnetic Layer on Carbon Nanopaper Sheets by Electrochemcial Deposition," 2007 MRS Spring Meeting, San Francisco, CA, April 9-13, 2007.
48. A. Khan, S. Shah, and J. Gou, "Modeling and Simulation of n-Type Carbon Nanotube Field Effect Transistors Using Ca as Contact Electrodes," 2007 MRS Spring Meeting, San Francisco, CA, April 9-13, 2007.
49. A. Khan, A. Freundlich, and J. Gou, "Investigation of the Electrical Field Enhancement of the Deep Level Emission Rates in InAsxP1-x/InP Multiquantum Well Solar Cells Structures," 2007 MRS Spring Meeting, San Francisco, CA, April 9-13, 2007.
50. J. Gou, R. Blanco, C. Olmi, G. Song, "Synthesis and Processing of Carbon Nanopaper for Lightning Strike Protection of Polymer Composite Structures," Proceedings of International Conference on Integration and Commercialization of Micro & Nanosystems, Sanya, Hainan, China, January 10-13, 2007.
51. J. Gou, S. Sumerlin, H. Gu, G. Song, "Damping Enhancement of Hybrid Nanocomposites Embedded with Engineered Carbon Nanopaper," Proceedings of 2006 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE'06), Chicago, Illinois, November 5-10, 2006.
52. J. Gou, K. Anumakonda, "Molecular Dynamics Simulations of Interactions at the Interface between Functionalized Carbon Nanofibers and Polymer Resins," Proceedings of 2006 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE'06), Chicago, Illinois, November 5-10, 2006.
53. X. Zhao, J. Gou, and G. Song, "Interlayer Strain Monitoring of Hybrid Composites with Carbon Nanofiber Paper Using Fiber Bragg Grating Sensors," Proceedings of Multifunctional Nanocomposites International Conference, Honolulu, HI, September 20-22, 2006.
54. J. Gou, H. Gu, and G. Song, "Structural Damping Enhancement of Nanocomposites with Engineered Vapor Grown Carbon Nanofiber Paper," Proceedings of Multifunctional Nanocomposites International Conference, Honolulu, HI, September 20-22, 2006.
55. J. Gou, K. Anumakonda, and Aurangzeb Khan, "Molecular Dynamics Simulation of Interactions between Functionalized Carbon Nanofiber and Polymer Resin," Proceedings of the 51th International Society for Advancement of Material and Process Engineering (SAMPE) Symposium and Exhibition, Long Beach, CA, April 30 - May 4, 2006.
56. J. Gou, S. O'Braint, S. Sumerlin, H. Gu, and G. Song, "Mechanical Properties of Fiber Reinforced Composites Enhanced with Vapor Grown Carbon Nanofiber Paper," Proceedings of the 51th International Society for Advancement of Material and Process Engineering (SAMPE) Symposium and Exhibition, Long Beach, CA, April 30 - May 4, 2006.
57. A. Khan, R. Lam, J. Gou, A. Freundlich, A. Alemu, L. Williams, M. Imazumi, and M. Yamaguchi, "Radiation Hardness Analysis of InAsxP1-x/InP Multiquantum Well Solar Cells Structures for Space Applications," IEEE 4th World Conference on Photovoltaic Energy Conversion, Waikoloa, Hawaii, May 7-12, 2006.
58. A. Khan, J. Gou, R .C. Lam, S. R. Kurtz, S. W. Johnston, M.Imazumi, and M.Yamaguchi, "DLTS Analysis of Radiation-Induced Defects in InGaAsN Solar Cell Structures," IEEE 4th World Conference on Photovoltaic Energy Conversion, Waikoloa, Hawaii, May 7-12, 2006.
59. J. Gou, S. O’Briant, H. Gu, and G. Song, “Development and Characterization of Carbon Nanopaper-Based Nanocomposite Materials”, Proceedings of SPIE 13th Annual Symposium Smart Structures and Materials, San Diego, CA, February 26 - March 2, 2006.
60. J. Gou and K. Anumakonda, “Interfacial Bonding Analysis of Single-Walled Reinforced Nanocomposites,” Proceedings of 50th International Society for Advancement of Material and Process Engineering (SAMPE) Symposium and Exhibition, Long Beach, CA, May 1-5, 2005.
61.  K. Anumakonda and J. Gou, "Study of Molecular Interactions for Carbon Nanotube/Nanofiber Reinforced Nanocomposites Processing Using Molecular Dynamics Simulations," Proceedings of ASME 2005 Southeastern Region XI Technical Conference, Jacksonville, Florida, April 7-9, 2005.
62. J. Gou, B. Fan, and G. Song, "Single-Walled Nanotube Bucky Paper and Nanocomposites," Proceedings of 2nd Conference on Nanoscale Devices and System Integration (NDSI), Houston, Texas, April 4-6, 2005.
63. A. Khan, S. R. Pagala, S. Marupaduga, J. Gou, A. Freundlich, A. Alemu, and L. Williams, "Transient Capacitance Spectroscopy on InAsxP1-x/InP Multiquantum Well Solar Cells Structures," Proceedings of 31st Photovoltaic Specialists Conference and Exhibition (IEEE PVSC 31st), Coronado Springs Resort Lake Buena Vista, Florida, January 3-7, 2005.
64. J. Gou, "The Effect of Rope Size on Load Transfer of Single-Walled Carbon Nanotube/Epoxy Resin Nanocomposites," Proceedings of 11th International Conference on Composites/Nano Engineering (ICCE-11), Hilton-Head, SC, August 8-14, 2004.
65. J. Gou, W. Hollinghead, A. Whitaker, B. Sheffer, J. Foster, and D. Hui, "Processing of Fiber Reinforced Composites with Carbon Nanofiber-Modified Matrix Using Resin Transfer Molding," Proceedings of 11th International Conference on Composites/Nano Engineering (ICCE-11), Hilton-Head, SC, August 8-14, 2004.
66. K. T. Lau, W. Y. Tam, J. Gou, and D. Hui, "Load Transfer Mechanisms of Multiwalled Nanotubes in Nanocomposites Subjected to Different Loading," Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Composites/Nano Engineering (ICCE-11), Hilton-Head, SC, August 8-14, 2004.
67. J. Gou, K. Anumakonda, Z. Y. Liang, C. Zhang, and B. Wang, "Molecular Dynamics Simulation of Molecular Interactions for the Processing of Single-Walled Nanotube/Epoxy Resin Nanocomposites," Proceedings of 22th Southeastern Conference on Theoretical and Applied Mechanics (SECTAM XXII), Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, AL, August 15-17, 2004.
68. B. Wang, Z.Y. Liang, J. Gou, T. H. Jiang, C. Zhang, and L. Kramer, "Interfacial Bonding Strength between Carbon Nanotubes and Epoxy Resin Matrix: Experimental and Computational Studies," Proceedings of the Fourth Asian-Australasian Conference on Composite Materials (ACCM 4), Sydney, Australia, July 6-9, 2004.
69. J. Gou, S. L. Jiang, K. T. Hsiao, Z. Y. Liang, C. Zhang, and B. Wang, "Load Transfer in Single-Walled Carbon Nanotube Rope/Polymer Nanocomposites," Proceedings of 49th International Society for Advancement of Material and Process Engineering (SAMPE) Symposium and Exhibition, Long Beach, CA, May 16-20, 2004.
70. J. Gou, S. L. Jiang, Z. Y. Liang, C. Zhang, B. Wang, "Nanoscale Modeling and Simulation of Interfacial Bonding of Single-Walled Nanotube Reinforced Epoxy Composites," Proceedings of 2003 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE'03), Washington, D. C., November 16-21, 2003.
71. B. Wang, Z. Y. Liang, J. Gou, C. Zhang, L. Kramer, “Computational and Experimental Investigations of Interfacial Bonding Strength between Carbon Nanotubes and Epoxy Polymer Matrix,” Proceedings of CANCOM 2003, Ottawa, Canada, August 19-22, 2003.
72. B. Wang, J. Gou, T. Jiang, Z. Y. Liang, C. Zhang, and L. Kramer, "Molecular Dynamics Simulation of Molecular Interactions between SWNT and Epoxy Resin Molecules of Nanocomposite Processing," Proceedings of 14th International Conference on Composite Materials (ICCM-14), San Diego, California, July 14-18, 2003.
73. J. Gou, Z. Y. Liang, C. Zhang, B. Wang, "Molecular Dynamics Simulations of Interfacial Bonding of Single-Walled Nanotube Reinforced Epoxy Composites," Proceedings of 10th International Conference on Composites/Nano Engineering, New Orleans, LA, July 20-26, 2003.
74. J. Gou, B. Wang, Z. Y. Liang, and C. Zhang, "Molecular Modeling and Simulation of Interfacial Bonding of Single-Walled Nanotube Reinforced Epoxy Composites," Proceedings of 4th International Conference on Intelligent Processing and Manufacturing of Materials, Sendai, Japan, May 18-23, 2003.
75. J. Gou, Z. Y. Liang, C. Zhang, and B. Wang, "Process Analysis and Optimization of SWNT Bucky Paper Reinforced Epoxy Composites," Proceedings of 48th International Society for Advancement of Material and Process Engineering (SAMPE) Symposium and Exhibition, Long Beach, CA, May 12-14, 2003.
76. B. Minaie, W. Li., J. Gou, Y. Chen, A. Mamishev, and A. Mescher, "Direct Adaptive Control of Resin Transfer Molding," Proceedings of 48th International Society for Advancement of Material and Process Engineering (SAMPE) Symposium and Exhibition, Long Beach, CA, May 12-14, 2003.
77. Z. Y. Liang, J. Gou, C. Zhang, Z. Wang, L. Kramer and B. Wang, “Prediction of Molecular Interactions and Interfacial Bonding of Nanotube/Epoxy Composites Using Molecular Dynamics Simulation,” Proceedings of 48th International Society for Advancement of Material and Process Engineering (SAMPE) Symposium and Exhibition, Long Beach, CA, May 12-14, 2003.
78. J. Gou, Z. Y. Liang, C. Zhang, B. Wang, L. Kramer and K. Fosen, "Process Investigation of Carbon Nanotube Bucky Paper/Epoxy Nanocomposites," Proceedings of 44th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, Norfolk, VA, April 7-10, 2003.
79. J. Gou, Z. Y. Liang, C. Zhang and B. Wang, “Investigation of Molecular Interactions and Interfacial Bonding in Nanotube/Epoxy Composites,” Proceedings of 4th International Conference on Composite Science and Technology (ICCST/4), Durban, South Africa, January 21-23, 2003.
80. J. Gou, Z. Y. Liang, C. Zhang, B. Wang and L. Kramer, "Nanotube Bucky Paper-Epoxy Composites: Modeling, Fabrication and Characterization," Proceedings of 10th Foresight Conference on Molecular Nanotechnology, Bethesda, MD, Oct. 11-13, (2002).
81. J. Gou, Z. Y. Liang, C. Zhang, B. Wang and L. Kramer, "Application of Molecular Dynamic Simulation to Nanocomposite Processing: Investigation of Interactions between Nanotube and Polymer Molecules," Proceedings of Nanotech 2002, Houston, TX, Sept. 9-12, 2002.
82. J. Gou, Z. Y. Liang, C. Zhang, B. Wang, L. Kramer, and K. Fosen, "Development of Nanotube Bucky Paper/Epoxy Nanocomposites," Proceedings of TEXCOMP 6 International Symposium on Textile Composites, Philadelphia, PA, September 11-13, 2002.
83. J. Gou, Z. Y. Liang, C. Zhang, B. Wang, L. Kramer, and K. Fosen, "Molecular Dynamics Simulation of Interaction between Nanotube and Polymer Molecules for Nanocomposite Processing," Proceedings of 6th International Conference on Nanostructured Materials-Nano2002, Orlando, FL, June 16-21, 2002.
84. C. Zhang, J. Gou, Z. Y. Liang, B. Wang, and J. Simpson, "Optimization of Composite Manufacturing Process with Virtual Manufacturing and Design of Experiments," Proceedings of TMCE 2002 Symposium, Wuhan, Hubei, China, April 22-26, 2002.

Dissertation & Thesis

1. J. Gou, "Single-Walled Carbon Nanotube Bucky Paper/Epoxy Composites: Molecular Dynamics Simulation and Process Development," Ph.D. Dissertation, Florida State University, 2002.
   Advisor: Prof. Ben Wang, Assistant VP for Research in Engineering, Director of High-Performance Materials Institute (HPMI), Florida State University.
2. J. Gou, "Integrated Design and Manufacturing Based on Product Data Management System," Ph.D. Dissertation, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 1999.
   Advisor: Prof. Xueyu Ruan, Member of Chinese Academy of Engineering, Director of National Die & Mold CAD Engineering Research Center (ERC), Shanghai Jiao Tong University.
3. J. Gou, "Computer Aided Process Planning for Steel Tube Manufacturing," M.S. Thesis, Chongqing University, 1996.

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE)
Society for the Advancement of Material and Processing Engineering (SAMPE)
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Materials Research Society (MRS)