Jia Yan Law

Grupo de investigación

Multidisciplinary Unit for Energy Science (MUFENS)

Sobre mí

Jia Yan Law is a tenure-track EMERGIA postdoctoral fellow at University of Seville, where she leads the research line on functional high-entropy materials. She obtained her Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. Her research focuses on magnetic materials for energy applications, particularly the high-entropy magnetocaloric materials. She has received several awards and honors for her work, including the 2023 Emerging Researcher Award in Magnetism by Club Español de Magnetismo, R3 Certificate (AEI; 2023), the 2020 University of Seville Award for Research Work of Special Relevance, the 2018 Best Paper of Physics Faculty, etc., for her research. In addition, she holds numerous scientific committee and editorial positions, such as Publication Chair for the 70th and 71st Annual Conference on Magnetism and Magnetic Materials (MMM 2025 and MMM 2026), Program co-chair for IEEE International Conference on Nanotechnology 2024, IEEE Magnetics Society Newsletter Editor-in-Chief, Vice-Chair of IEEE Magnetics Society Standards Technical Subcommittee on Bio, Interdisciplinary and Emerging Topics, etc.

Líneas de investigación

Functional high-entropy materials; Magnetocaloric materials; Magnetic Materials; Functional smart materials; Additive manufacturing;

Resultados destacables

I have always been fascinated by magnetism, and my research explores how it can drive innovation in energy materials. We developed a quantitative criterion to identify first-order thermomagnetic transitions (FOT) via the magnetocaloric effect, foundational challenges that hampered the field for decades. This criterion has become a global standard in magnetocaloric and multicaloric research. Building on this, I went on to lead the first demonstration of FOT-driven large magnetocaloric effects in rare-earth-free high-entropy materials, breaking the dogma that large intrinsic magnetic moments from rare-earth elements are essential. Our compositional and targeted-property optimization roadmap has become a widely adopted reference, and our work pioneered the “third generation” of high-entropy alloys—a term and framework recently coined for this research, now used worldwide to guide the discovery and design of HEMs. Beyond research, I strive to make science accessible and inspiring. I developed a curriculum on storytelling with scientific data and revitalized newsletters as IEEE Magnetics Society Newsletter Editor-in-Chief, creating initiatives that bridge disciplines, enhance innovations, and engage the public with magnetism.

Vocación

From childhood, I have been fascinated by magnets—the invisible yet undeniable forces of attraction and repulsion that can be felt so strongly without being directly seen. This early curiosity grew into a passion for research, leading me to pursue a PhD focused on magnetic materials for energy applications, where I combined scientific discovery with the drive to publish impactful work. As my research evolved in Sevilla, this fascination took on new dimensions. What began as a purely scientific pursuit has flourished into an exploration of how magnetic innovations can intersect with art, design, and public engagement. Today, I see magnetism not only as a tool for advancing energy technologies but also as a medium for creativity and exploration: connecting science with art and design, sparking curiosity, and making the phenomena visible and inspiring. Research, innovations, and outreach continue to fuel my passion for science every day.

Deseo científico

I wish to harness magnetism for sustainable energy innovations while building bridges among science, design, and society.