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Dr. ZhongYang (Z.-Y.) Cheng

Professor, Materials Engineering / Mechanical Engineering

275 Wilmore Lab, Auburn, AL 36849-5341

Phone: (334)844-3419,  Fax: (334)844-3400

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Proceedings                                                        Journals

 Z.-Y. Cheng, K.W. Zhang, S.Q. Li, “Biosensor for direct detection of pathogens on fresh produce,” 2012 IEEE Sensors. ISBN: 1-4577-1767-0, 978-1-4577-1767-3. DOI: 10.1109/ICSENS.2012.6411127.

 X.B. Shan, L. Zhang, and Z.-Y. Cheng, “Influence of Process Condition on the Dielectric Properties of CCTO-P(VDF-TrFE) 0-3 Composites,” Mater. Res. Soc. Symp. Proc. Vol. 1312, 25-30(2011). DOI: 10.1557/opl.2011.901.

 K.W. Zhang, Z.-Y. Cheng, “Resonance behavior of metallic glass resonators and their application as sensor platform,” Mater. Res. Soc. Symp. Proc. Vol. 1300, 13 (2011).

 K.W. Zhang, A.X. Zhang, B.A. Chin, and Z.-Y. Cheng, “Development of Handheld Device for In-field Detection of Pathogens in Liquid Food and on Vegetable Surface,” Proceeding of the 6th CIGR Section VI International Symposium “Towards a Sustainable Food Chain,” Nantes, France (April, 2011).

 S.Q. Li, S. Horikawa, W. Shen, Z.-Y. Cheng, and B.A. Chin, “Direct detection of Salmonella on fresh vegetables using multiple magnetoelastic biosensors,” 2010 IEEE Sensors, p.1066-1070 (ISSN: 1930-0395) (2010).

 S.Q. Li, M.L. Johnson, Y.G. Li, H.Q. Chen, I. Banerjee, I.H. Chen, J.M. Barbaree, Z.-Y. Cheng, and B.A. Chin, “Micro-fabricated wireless biosensors for the detection of S. typhimurium in liquids,” Proc. SPIE Vol. 7676 (SPIE, Bellingham, WA, 2010).

 K.W. Zhang, A.X. Zhang, L.L. Fu, B.A. Chin, and Z.-Y. Cheng, “Development of highly sensitive handheld device for real-time detection of bacteria in food,” Proc. SPIE Vol. 7676 (SPIE, Bellingham, WA, 2010).

 S.C. Huang, S.Q. Li, H.C. Wikle, Z.-Y. Cheng, B.A. Chin, “Wireless magnetoelastic biosensors for the simultaneous detection of Salmonella typhimurium and Bacillus anthracis,” 5th International Technical Symposium on Food Processing, Monitoring Technology in Bioprocesses and Food Quality Management, pp.215-220 (Potsdom, Germany, Aug. 31 – Sept. 22009). 

 S.Q. Li, R.S. Lakshmanan, R. Guntupalli, S.C. Huang, Z.-Y. Cheng, V.A. Petrenko, J.M. Barbaree, V. Vodyanoy, A.B. Chin, “Phage-based magnetoelastic biosensor for the detection of Salmonella Typhimurium,” Proc. SPIE. Vol. 7315 (2009). DOI:Description: Description: http://www.engineeringvillage2.org/engresources/images/s.gif10.1117/12.818315.

 R.S. Lakshmanan, R. Guntupalli, S. Huang, M.L. Johnson, L.C. Mathison, V.A. Petrenko, J.M Barbaree, Z.-Y. Cheng, B. A. Chin, “Magnetoelastic Material as a Biosensor for the Detection of Salmonella Typhimurium,” MRS (Material Research Society) Symposium Proc. Vol. 1129 (Warrendale, PA, 2009) 1134-BB08-11.

 P.X. Wu, X.B. Shan, J.L. Song, L. Zhang, and Z.-Y. Cheng, “Microstructure and Morphology of Ba0.5Sr0.5TiO3P(VDF-TrFE) Nanocomposites,” MRS Symposium Proc. Vol. 1134 (Warrendale, PA, 2009) 273-278.

 X.B. Shan, L. Zhang, P.X. Wu, C.R. Xu, and Z.-Y. Cheng, “Dielectric Response of Ceramic-Polymer Composite with High Permittivity,” MRS Symposium Proc. Vol. 1134 (Warrendale, PA, 2009) 199-204.

 X.B. Shan, P.X. Wu, L. Zhang, Z.-Y. Cheng, “Crystallinity Properties of Carbon Nanotube-Polyvinylidene Fluoride Composites,” MRS Symposium Proc. Vol. 1134 (Warrendale, PA, 2009) 205-210.

 X. Lu, L.L. Fu, S.K. Li, Z. Xu, W. Ren, A.X. Zhang, Z.-Y. Cheng, “Membrane as High Performance Biosensor Platform,” MRS Symposium Proc. Vol. 1134 (Warrendale, PA, 2009) 71-76.

 B.A. Chin, H. Yang, F. Xie, R. Lakshmanan, S. Huang, and Z.-Y. Cheng, “Magnetoelastic biosensor for Salmonella typhimurium detection,” Proc. the 16th Annual International Conference on Composites/nano-Engineering (2008).

 Z.-Y. Cheng, X.B. Shan, L. Zhang, P.X. Wu, C.R. Xu, Jianli Song, and B.A. Chin, “Ceramic-Polymer 0-3 Nanocomposites with High Dielectric Constant,” Proc. The 16th Annual International Conference on Composites/Nano Engineering (2008).

 P.X. Wu, X.B. Shan, Z.-Y. Cheng, “Dielectric Characterization of Ba0.5Sr0.5TiO3-P(VDF-TrFE) Nanocomposites,” Proc. 17th IEEE International Symposium on the Applications of Ferroelectrics, pp. 347-348 (2008).

 X.B. Shan, P.X. Wu, Z.-Y. Cheng, “Dielectric response of ceramic-polymer composite with high permittivity,” Proc. 17th IEEE International Symposium on the Applications of Ferroelectrics, pp. 221-222 (2008).

 L.L. Fu, S.Q. Li, K.W. Zhang, Z.-Y.Cheng, and J. M. Barbaree, “Detection of Bacillus Anthracis Spores in Water Using Biosensors based on Magnetostrictive Microcantilever Coated with Phage,” Proc. SPIE Vol. 6556, pp.19-1 to 19-9 (SPIE, Bellingham, WA, 2007).

 X.B. Shan, X. Yang, K.W. Zhang, Z.-Y. Cheng, “Dielectric Properties of CaCu3Ti4O3-P(VDF-TrFE) Composites,” MRS Symposium Proc. Vol. 949E Warrendale, PA, 2007) C05.07.

 X.B. Shan, S.Q. Li, X. Yang, Z.-Y. Cheng, “Influence of CNT on the Crystallization Behavior of P(VDF-TrFE) Copolymers,” MRS Symposium Proc. Vol. 949E (Warrendale, AP, 2007) C03.19.

 L.L. Fu, S.Q. Li, K.W. Zhang, Z.-Y. Cheng, “Detection of Bacillus Anthracis Spores using Magnetostrictive Micorcantilevers,“ MRS Symposium Proc. Vol. 951E (Warrendale, PA, 2006) E09.4.

 S.Q. Li, L.L. Fu, Chongmin Wang, Scott Lea, Bruce Arey, Mark Engelhard, Z.-Y. Cheng, “Characterization of Microstructure and Composition of Fe-B Nanobars as Biosensor Platform,” MRS Symposium Proc. Vol. 926E (Warrendale, PA, 2006) P09.14 (2006).

 B.C. Prorok, W.F. Gale, H.S. Gale, A. Simonian, D.–J. Kim, J.–W. Hong, Z.-Y. Cheng, C.M. Callender, N. Sofyan, S.M. Loo, Y.E. Kim, P. Low, and R.R. Reifenberger, “A Review of Sensor Technologies for the Detection of Harmful Chemical and Biological Agents On-Board Commercial Aircraft,” Proc. 4th International Aviation Security Technology Symposium (Washington, D.C. Nov. 27 – Dec. 1, 2006) 135-141.

 S.Q. Li, L.L. Fu, and Z.-Y. Cheng, “Identification of Blood Cell Types Using Magnetostrictive-Microcantilever-Based Biosensors,” Proc. SPIE Vol. 6223 (SPIE, Bellingham, WA, 2006) 90-97.

 S.Q. Li, L.L. Fu, and Z.-Y. Cheng, L. Navarrete, R. Schad, “Fabrication of Magnetostrictive Nanobars,” Proc. SPIE Vol. 6223 (SPIE, Bellingham, WA, 2006) 207-214.

 Z.M. Li, S.Q. Li, and Z.-Y. Cheng, “High-Performance Sensor Platform based on Electroactive Polymers,” Proc. SPIE Vol. 5763 (SPIE, Bellingham, WA, 2005) 167-174.

 S.Q Li, Z.M. Li, L. Orona, and Z.-Y. Cheng, “Biosensor-Based Magnetostrictive Microcantilevers,” Proc. SPIE Vol. 5763 (SPIE, Bellingham, WA, 2005) 310-317.

 Z.M. Li and Z.-Y. Cheng, “Partially Ordered Region: A New Mechanism for Electromechanical Response of EAPs,” Proc. SPIE Vol. 5759 (SPIE, Bellingham, WA, 2005) 252-259.

 Z.M. Li, Y.H. Wang, and Z.-Y. Cheng, “Electromechanical Response of P(VDF-CTFE) and Its Blends with P(VDF-CTFE),” Proc. SPIE Vol. 5759 (SPIE, Bellingham, WA, 2005) 405-413.

 Z.-Y. Cheng, “Applications of Smart Materials in the Development of High Performance Biosensors,” MRS Symposium Proc. Vol. 888 (Warrendale, PA, 2005) V10.6.1.

 Z.M. Li and Z.-Y Cheng, “Effect of High-energy-electron Irradiation on Nonisothermal Crystallization Kinetics in P(VDF-TrFE) 65/35 mol% Copolymers,” MRS Symposium Proc. Vol. 889 (Warrendale, PA, 2005) W01.04.1.

 Z.M. Li, S.Q. Li, Zhuo Xu, and Z.-Y. Cheng, “Piezopolymer Diaphragm as a High Performance Biosensor Platform,” MRS Symposium Proc. Vol. 889 (Warrendale, PA, 2005) W01.09.1.

  --  This article was selected as the Most Outstanding Paper of this proceeding.

 X. Yang, Z.M. Li, L. Odum and Z.-Y. Cheng, “Influence of Crystallization Condition on Structure of P(VDF-CTFE) Copolymers,” MRS Symposium Proc. Vol. 889 (Warrendale, PA, 2005) W07.03.1

 S.Q. Li, L. Orona, and Z.-Y. Cheng, “Electrosynthesis of Magnetostrictive Nanosensor Array,” MRS Symposium Proc. Vol. 900E (Warrendale, PA, 2005) O8.4.1.

 S.Q. Li, Z.M. Li, L. Orona and Z.-Y. Cheng, “Magnetostrictive Microcantilever as Micro-biosensor Platform,” MRS Symposium Proc. Vol. 855E (Warrendale, PA, 2004) W3.9.1-6.

 Z.M. Li, S.Q. Li and Z.-Y. Cheng, Electroactive Polymer Based Micro-electromechanical System as Biosensor Platform,” MRS Symposium Proc. Vol. 855E (Warrendale, PA, 2004) W3.26.1-6.

 Z.M. Li, Y.H. Wang, and Z.-Y Cheng, Thermal and Electric Properties of P(VDF-TrFE) and P(VDF-CTFE) Copolymer Blends,” MRS Symposium Proc. Vol. 856E (Warrendale, PA, 2004) BB12.9.1-6.

 Z.M. Li and Z.-Y. Cheng, “Interfacial Layer – a New Mechanism for Electro-mechanical Response,” MRS Symposium Proc. Vol. 856E (Warrendale, PA, 2004) BB12.10.1-6

 M. Arbatti, X.B. Shan, and Z.-Y. Cheng, “New High-Dielectric-Constant Polymer-Ceramic Composites,” MRS Symposium Proc. Vol. 847 (Warrendale, PA, 2004) EE13.85.1-6 (2004).

 Z.M. Li, S.Q. Li, and Z.-Y. Cheng, “Microbiosensor Based on Magnetostrictive Microcantilever,” Proc. SPIE Vol. 5389 (SPIE, Bellingham, WA, 2004) 333-343.

  --  This paper was selected as the Best Student Paper by the Smart Structure and Materials of ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineer).

 S.Q. Li, Z.M. Li, B.A. Chin, and Z.-Y. Cheng, “Development of Biosensor based on Microdiaphragm,” Proc. SPIE Vol. 5389 (SPIE, Bellingham, WA, 2004) 306-313.

 Z.M. Li and Z.-Y. Cheng, “Structure and Property of Recrystallized High-energy-electron Irradiated P(VDF-TrFE),” Proc. SPIE Vol. 5385 (SPIE, Bellingham, WA, 2004) 525-5342.

 Z.M. Li, M.D. Arbatti, and Z.-Y. Cheng, “Novel Electroactive Polymer System: PVDF-based Polymer Blends,” Proc. SPIE Vol. 5385 (SPIE, Bellingham, WA, 2004) 99-107.

 F. Xia, H.F. Li, C. Huang, M.Y.M. Huang, H. Xu, F. Bauer, Z.-Y. Cheng, and Q.M. Zhang, “Poly(vinylidene-fluoride-trifluoroethylene) based High Performance Electroactive Polymers,” Proc. SPIE Vol. 5051 (SPIE, Bellingham, WA, 2003)133-142.

 C. Huang, F. Xia F, R. Klein, Y.K. Wang, Z.-Y. Cheng, F.B. Batemarr, and Q.M. Zhang, “Two-Step Annealing Procedures Would Improve Relaxor Ferroelectric Poly(vinylidene fluoride trifluoroethylene) Polymer Actuators,” Abstracts of Papers of The American Chemical Society 226, U496-U496, 245-PMSE Part 2, SEP 2003.

 T.-B. Xu, Z.-Y. Cheng, and Q.M. Zhang, “Evaluation of Micromachined Actuators based on Electroactive P(VDF-TrFE) Copolymers,” Proc. SPIE Vol. 4695 (SPIE, Bellingham, WA, 2002) 296-303.

 A.J. Snyder, A.L. Cohen, Z.-Y. Cheng, Q.M. Zhang, and J.P. Runt, “Characterizing Electroactive Polymers for Use in Robotic Surgical Instruments,” Proc. SPIE Vol. 4695 (SPIE, Bellingham, WA, 2002) 387-394.

 Z.-Y. Cheng, H.F. Li, F. Xia, H.S. Xu, D. Olson, H. Cheng, Q.M. Zhang, and G.J. Kavarnos, “Electromechanical Properties and Molecular Conformation in P(VDF-TrFE) based Terpolymer,” Proc. SPIE Vol. 4695 (SPIE, Bellingham, WA, 2002) 167-175.

 A.L. Cohen, Q.M. Zhang, Z.Y. Cheng, J.P. Junt, and A.J. Snyder, “Characterizing Electroactive Polymers for Use in Minimally Invasive Surgical Instruments,” In Proc. IEEE 28th Annual Northeast, Bioengineering Conference, 111-112 (2002).

 Z.-Y. Cheng and Q.M. Zhang, “Relaxor Ferroelectric Polymers,” Proc. First World Congress on Biomimetics, Dec. 9–11, 2002, Albuquerque, NM.

 Z.-Y. Cheng, Z.M. Li, Y.Y. Ma, Q.M. Zhang, and F.B. Bateman, “Evolution of Property and Microstructure of P(VDF-TrFE) Copolymers Modified by Irradiation Introduced Defects,” MRS Symposium Proc. Vol. 734 (Warrendale, PA, 2002) A2.5.

 T.-B.Xu, F. Xia, Z.-Y. Cheng, and Q.M. Zhang, “Investigation of Polymer Micro-actuators based on Electrostrictive Poly(vinylidene fluoride-trifluoroethylene) Copolymers,” MRS Symposium Proc. Vol. 741 (Warrendale, PA, 2002) J5.4.

 Q.M. Zhang, F. Xia, Z.-Y. Cheng, H.S. Xu, H.F. Li, M. Poh, and C. Huang, “Poly(vinylidene fluoroethylene-trifluoroethylene) Based High Performance Electroactive Polymers,” 11th International Symposium on Electrets, IEEE Product No. CH37383-TBR (2002).

 D. Olson, H.S. Xu, Z.-Y. Cheng, and Q.M. Zhang, “Characterization and Development of P(VDF-TrFE) based High Performance Electroactive polymers,” In MRS Symposium Proc. Vol. 698, pp.191-196 (2001).

 F. Xia, B. Razavi, Z.-Y. Cheng, and Q.M. Zhang, “Finite Size Effect in Ferroelectric Polymer Thin and Ultrathin Spin Cast Films,” MRS Symposium Proc. Vol. 698, pp.79-84 (2001).

 Z.-Y. Cheng, T.-B. Xu, J. Hundal, and Q.M. Zhang, “Device Fabrication and Performance of Electrostrictive P(VDF-TrFE) based Actuators and Transducers,” MRS Symposium Proc. Vol. 698, pp. 65-70 (2001).

 Y. Bai, Z.-Y. Cheng, V. Bharti, H.S. Xu, and Q.M. Zhang, “High Dielectric Constant Polymer Ceramic Composites,” Proc. American Ceramic Society 102nd Annual Meeting (2001).

 Y. Lu, D.-Y. Jeong, Z.-Y. Cheng, and Q.M. Zhang, “Phase Transitional Behavior of the Morphotropic Phases in PZN-PT and PMN-PT Single Crystals,” Proc. 10th US-Japan Seminar on Dielectric and Piezoelectric Ceramics, 257-260, September 26-29, 2001, Providence, Rhode Island, USA.

 Y. Lu, D.-Y. Jeong, Z.-Y. Cheng, and Q.M. Zhang, “A New Kind of Ultrasonic Transducer for Medical Imaging by Combing Electromechanical and Optical Properties of PZN-PT Single Crystal,” OSA TOPS Vol. 56, Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO 2001) 309-410 (2001).

 T.-B. Xu, Z.-Y. Cheng, H. Xu, W. Chen, K. Uchino, and Q.M. Zhang, “Electrostrictive P(VDF-TrFE) Copolymer based High Performance Micromachined Unimorph Actuators,” Proc. SPIE Vol. 4329 (SPIE, Bellingham, WA, 2001) 133.

 Z.-Y. Cheng, H.S. Xu, T. Mai, M. Chung, Q.M. Zhang, and R.Y. Ting, “P(VDF-TrFE)-based Electrostrictive Co/Ter-Polymers and its Device Performance,” Proc. SPIE Vol. 4329 (SPIE, Bellingham, WA, 2001) 106.

 T.B. Xu, Z.-Y. Cheng, M. Tian, Y. Lu, and Q.M. Zhang, “Electromechanical Coupling Factor of Electrostrictive P(VDF-TrFE) Copolymers,” 2000 IEEE Ultrasonics Symposium Proc., 997 (2000).

 Y. Lu, Z.-Y. Cheng, and Q.M. Zhang, “Acousto-optic Properties of PZN-PT Single Crystals,” 2000 IEEE Ultrasonics Symposium Proc. Vol .I, 651 (2000).

 V.Bharti, Z.-Y. Cheng, and Q.M. Zhang, “Dielectric Relaxation and Weak Polarization Response in Relaxor Ferroelectric P(VDF-TrFE) Copolymer,” Proc. 12th IEEE International Symposium on the Applications of Ferroelectrics, Vol. II, 801 (2000). (IEEE Catalog No. 00CH37076).

 Y. Lu, B. Barad, Z.-Y. Cheng, S.-E. Park, and Q.M. Zhang, "Elasto-optic and Elelctro-optic Studies of PZN-PT Single Crystals," Proc. 12th IEEE International Symposium on the Applications of Ferroelectrics, Vol. II, 549 (2000). (IEEE Catalog No. 00CH37076).

 Y. Bai, Z.-Y. Cheng, V. Bharti, H.S. Xu, and Q.M. Zhang, “Dielectric properties of Irradiated PMN-PT/P(VDF-TrFE) 0-3 composites,” Proc. 12th IEEE International Symposium on the Applications of Ferroelectrics, Vol.II, 797-800 (2000). (IEEE Catalog No. 00CH37076).

 Q. M. Zhang, V. Bharti, Z.-Y. Cheng, T-B. Xu, S. Wang, T. S. Romotowski, F. A. Tito, and R. Ting, “Electromechanical Behavior of Electrostrictive Poly(vinylidene fluoride-trifluoroethylene) Copolymer,” Proc. SPIE Vol. 3669 (SPIE, Bellingham, WA, 2000) 134.

 Z.-Y. Cheng, H.S. Xu, J. Su, Q.M. Zhang, P.C. Wang, and A.G. MacDiarmid, “High Performance of All Polymer Electrostrictive Systems,” Proc. SPIE Vol. 3669 (SPIE, Bellingham, WA, 2000) 140.

 Z.-Y. Cheng, T.-B. Xu, V. Bharti, S.J. Gross, Y. Mai, Q.M. Zhang, T. Ramatowski, L. Ewart, and R. Ting, “Electrostrictive Effect and Load Capability in Electron Irradiated P(VDF-TrFE) Copolymer,” Proc. 12th IEEE International Symposium on the Applications of Ferroelectrics, Vol. I, 97 (2000). (IEEE Catalog No. 00CH37076).

 Y. Lu, Y. Barad, Z.-Y. Cheng, S.-E. Park, and Q.M. Zhang, “Electro-optical Properties of PZN-PT Single Crystals,” Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, OSA Technical Digest (Washington DC, 2000), 389.

 Z.-Y. Cheng, T.-B. Xu, V. Bharti, T. Mai, Q.M. Zhang, T. Ramotowski, and R.Y. Ting, “Characterization of Electrostrictive P(VDF-TrFE) Copolymer Films for High-frequency and High-load Applications,” Proc. SPIE Vol. 3987 (SPIE, Bellingham, WA, 2000) 73.

 Q.M. Zhang, Z.-Y. Cheng, V. Bharti, T.-B. Xu, H. Xu, T. Mai, and S.J. Gross, “Piezoelectric and Electrostrictive Polymeric Actuator Materials,” Proc. SPIE Vol. 3987 (SPIE, Bellingham, WA, 2000) 34.

 Q.M. Zhang, V. Bharti, Z.-Y. Cheng, H.S. Xu, T.B. Xu, T. Mai, and S.J. Gross, “Electrostrictive Poly((vinylidene fluoride-trifluoroethylene) Copolymers,” Proc. Ferroelectrics 2000 UK; Editors: N.M. Alford and E. Yeatmat, 13-120 (IOM Communication Ltd, 2000).

 Y. Bai, V. Bharti, Z.-Y. Cheng, H.S. Xu, and Q.M. Zhang, “High Dielectric Constant Polymer Ceramic Composites,” MRS Symposium Proc. Vol. 600, 281 (1999).

 H.S. Xu, V. Bharti, Z.-Y. Cheng, and Q.M. Zhang, “Conduction Behavior of Doped Polyaniline under High Current Density and the Performance of an All Polymer Electromechanical System,” MRS Symposium Proc. Vol. 600, 185 (1999).

 V. Bharti, Z.-Y. Cheng, H.S. Xu, G. Shanthi, T.-B. Xu, T. Mai, and Q.M. Zhang, “Effect of Sample Processing and High-energy Electron Irradiation Conditions on the Structure and Transitional Properties of P(VDF-TrFE) Copolymer Films,” MRS Symposium Proc. Vol. 600, 47 (1999).

 Z.-Y. Cheng, S. Gross, V. Bharti, T.-B. Xu, and Q.M. Zhang, “Electro-mechanical Properties of Electron Irradiated Poly(vinylidene fluoride-trifluoroethylene) Copolymers,” MRS Symposium Proc. Vol. 600, 71 (1999).

 S.J. Gross, Z.-Y. Cheng, V. Bharti, and Q.M. Zhang, “Mechanical Load Effects on the Electrostrictive Strain of P(VDF-TrFE) Copolymer and the Development of a High Resolution Hydrostatic Pressure Dilatometer,” 1999 IEEE Ultrasonics Symposium Proc., 1019 (1998).

 Z.–Y. Cheng, A. Guo, and R. S. Katiyar, “Contribution to the Dielectric Behavior of Relaxors from the Surface of Nano-Order Clusters in the Materials,” MRS Symposium Proc. Vol. 492, 337 (1998).

 Z.-Y. Cheng, V. Bharti, X. Zhao, S. Wang, T. -B. Xu, and Q. M. Zhang, “Relaxor Ferroelectric Polymers for Actuators and Transducers,” 1998 IEEE Ultrasonics Symposium Proc., 581 (1998).

 Q.M. Zhang, V. Bharti, Z.-Y.Cheng, and H. Xu, “Relaxor Ferroelectric Polymers,” In Proc. 11th IEEE International Symposium on Applications of Ferroelectrics (IEEE 98CH36245), 439 (1998).

 Z.–Y. Cheng, A. Guo, X. Yao, and R. S. Katiyar, “Dielectric Behavior of Quenched PLZT 7/70/30 Ceramics,” Proc. 11th IEEE International Symposium on Applications of Ferroelectrics (IEEE 98CH36245), 521 (1998).

 A. Guo, Z.-Y. Cheng, A. S. Bhalla, et al. “Effect of Defects on Dielectric Properties in KTiOPO4, KTiOAsO4, RbTiOAsO4 and CsTiOAsO4 Single Crystals,” MRS Symposium Proc. Vol. 453, 507 (1997).

 Z.-Y. Cheng, R. S. Katiyar, and X. Yao, “Investigation of Polarization Mechanism of Relaxor Ferroelectrics,” MRS Symposium Proc. Vol. 453, 455 (1997).

 Z.-Y. Cheng, R. S. Katiyar, S. Bauer, and S. Bauer-gogonea, “Investigation of Relaxation Process in a Side-chain Nonlinear Optical Polymer Thin Film,” MRS Symposium Proc. Vol. 446, 97 (1997).

 X. Yao, L.Y. Zhang, Y. Han, Q.F. Zhou, and Z.-Y. Cheng, “Nonlinear Optical Properties of 0-3 Fine Composites,” Proc. 7th International Symposium on Electrets, 886 (1991), IEEE publication No. 91CH3029-6.

 X. Yao, L.Y. Zhang, Q.F. Zhou, and Z.-Y. Cheng, “Effect of Electric Field on Properties of 0-3 Fine Composites with PbTiO3 Ultrafine Powders,” Proc. 7th International Symposium on Electrets, 880 (1991), IEEE publication No. 91CH3029-6.

 L.Y. Zhang, X. Yao, Z.-Y. Cheng, W. Ren, and X.Q. Wu, “Pyroelectric, Ferroelectric and Optic Properties of PbTiO3 Thin Films by Thermal Decomposition of Metal-Organic Compounds,” Proc. 7th International Symposium on Electrets, 530 (1991), IEEE publication No. 91CH3029-6.

 Z.-Y. Cheng, L.Y. Zhang, and X. Yao, “Distribution of Space Charge and its Effect on Micro-macro Domain Transition of PLZT 8/65/35,” Proc. 7th International Symposium on Electrets, 400 (1991), IEEE pub.No. 91CH3029-6.

 Z.-Y. Cheng, P.P. Jia, at el., “An Investigation of Light Scattering of Liquid Suspension of Ultrafine Powders of PbTiO3,” in Advanced Structural Materials; Edited by H. D. Li., Vol. 2, p.525 (Elsevier Science Publishers, B.V. 1991).