1. Dielectric properties of polymer nanocomposites and its application
2. New characterization technologies and its application in electrical engineering
3. Condition assessment and on-line monitoring of electric power apparatus

1990 – 1994 Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, Shaanxi, Bachelor/Electrical Insulation
1994 - 1997 Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, Shaanxi, Master/Electrical Insulation
1997 - 2000 Xi’an
Jiaotong University, Xi’an, Shaanxi, Ph. D/Electrical Insulation
2000 - 2002 Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, Post-doctoral
1.

2009-till now, as a professor in Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2. 2003-2008, as an associate professor in Shanghai Jiao Tong University
3. 2002-2003, as a lecturer in Shanghai Jiao Tong University

1.2004-2006, National Nature Science Foundation of China (NSFC: 50307008)
2. 2007-2009, National Nature Science Foundation of China (NSFC: 50677038)
3.National Nature Science Foundation of China (NSFC: 50877047)
4. National Nature Science Foundation of China (NSFC: 51007057)

Committee member of Specialization Committee of Engineering Dielectrics, China Electrotechnical Society
Committee member of Specialization Committee of Electric Materials, Shanghai Institute of Electrical Engineering
International Advisory Committee member of 2008 International Symposium on Electrical Insulating Materials

1. Condition-based maintenance and on-line monitoring of Electric power equipment insulation, for both Undergraduates and postgraduates
2. Modern electrical detection technology

1. Yi Yin, Zhe Li, Xuguang Li, Pingkai Jiang. Thermally stimulated currents of SiO2/low-density polyethylene micro- and nanocomposites. IEEJ Transactions on Electrical and Electronic Engineering, 2010, 5(4):385-390
2. Huang Xingyi, Jiang Pingkai, Yin Yi. Nanoparticle surface modification induced space charge suppression in linear low density polyethylene. Applied Physics Letters, 2009, 95(24): 2905-2907
3. Zhe Li, Yi Yin, Dengming Xiao. Effect of electrical stressing history on slow polarization behavior in composite of low-density polyethylene and nano-SiOx. Japanese Journal of Applied Physics,2007, 46(9A): 5908-5910
4. Dang, Zhi-Min, Wang, Lan, Yin, Yi， Giant dielectric permittivities in functionalized carbon-nanotube/ electroactive-polymer nanocomposites, Advanced Materials, v 19, n 6, Mar 19, 2007, p 852-857
5. Yi Yin, Xiaobing Dong, Jiong Chen, High Field Electrical Conduction in the Nanocomposite of Low-density Polyethylene and Nano-SiOx. IEEJ Transactions on Fundamentals and Materials, 2006, 126(11): 1064-1071
6. Xiaobing Dong, Yi Yin, Xiucheng Jiang, Dielectric Properties and Coulomb Blockade Effect in Nano-Ag/Silicone Resin. IEEJ Transactions on Fundamentals and Materials, 2006, 126(11): 1064-1071
7. Jiong Chen， Yin Yi, et al. Electrically Pre-stressing Phenomenon of High Field Conduction in Composite of Low-density Polyethylene/Nano SiOx. Japanese Journal of Applied Physics, 2005, 44(2): 940-947
8. Zhonghua Li, Yi Yin, Demin Tu et al. Formation and Inhibition of Free Radicals in Electrically Stressed and Aged Insulating Polymers, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Vol. 89, 2003: 3416–3425
9. Yi Yin, Xiao Dengmin et al. Effect of Free Radical Scavenger on Space Charge Distribution in Polyethylene during Electrical Aging, Japanese Journal of Applied Physics, 2002, 41(6A): 3791-3797
10. Yi Yin, Shejiao Han, Demin Tu. Developing and Application of Apparatus of Space charge Measurement in Solid Insulating Materials. Proceedings of the CSEE, 2000, 20(8): 1-5 (in Chinese)