Hao Xu | Metal Forming | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Hao Xu | Metal Forming | Research Excellence Award

Nanjing University of Science and Technology | China

Dr. Hao Xu is a Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at Nanjing University of Science and Technology, where his research centers on phase transformation and hot working of metallic and intermetallic materials. He obtained his B.S. from Northeastern University  and earned his Ph.D. in Materials Processing Engineering from the Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences . Over his career, he has authored more than  high-quality journal articles  published in leading outlets such as Journal of Materials Science & Technology and Corrosion Science and holds over  invention patents. He has led more than research projects as Principal Investigator, demonstrating strong leadership in both fundamental and applied research. In the editorial sphere, he has served as Guest Editor for the special issue “Processing, Structure and Properties of TiAl Alloys” in Crystals and as Associate Editor for the special topic “Intermetallic Compounds” in Precision Forming Engineering. According to his Google Scholar profile, his h-index is 3, with 32 citations than documents 7. His contributions advance the understanding of intermetallic processing, with important implications for lightweight, high-performance materials, and he continues to mentor students and drive innovation in the field.

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Featured Publications

Xu, H., Li, X. B., Xing, W. W., Shu, L., Ma, Y. C., & Liu, K. (2018). Phase transformation behavior of a Mn-containing β-solidifying γ-TiAl alloy during continuous cooling. Intermetallics, 99, 51–58.

Li, X., Xu, H., Xing, W., Chen, B., Ma, Y., & Liu, K. (2018). Phase transformation behavior of a β-solidifying γ-TiAl-based alloy from different phase regions with various cooling methods. Metals, 8(9), 731.

Xu, H., Li, X. B., Xing, W. W., Shu, L., Ma, Y. C., & Liu, K. (2018). Processing map and hot working mechanism of as-cast Ti–42Al–5Mn alloy. Advanced Engineering Materials, 20(6), 1701059.

Xu, H., Li, X. B., Xing, W. W., Shu, L., Ma, Y. C., & Liu, K. (2019). Solidification pathway and phase transformation behavior in a β-solidified γ-TiAl based alloy. Journal of Materials Science & Technology, 35(11), 2652–2657.

Liu, X., Song, L., Stark, A., Lorenz, U., He, Z., Lin, J., Pyczak, F., & Zhang, T. (2022). Deformation and phase transformation behaviors of a high Nb-containing TiAl alloy compressed at intermediate temperatures. Journal of Materials Science & Technology, 102, 89–96.

Daolong Yang | Surface Engineering | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Daolong Yang | Surface Engineering | Research Excellence Award

Jiangsu Normal Universtiy | China

Dr. Yang Daolong is a Professor and Vice Dean in the School of Mechatronic Engineering at Jiangsu Normal University, where he also supervises master’s students. He earned his Ph.D. in Engineering  from the College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, CUMT, and has worked as a visiting scholar at the University of Illinois USA. His research centers on intelligent mining, pneumatic conveying, and fluid dynamics of functional surfaces. According to Google Scholar, he has published around 58 documents with  622 citations, giving him an h-index of 14. He has led multiple government- and industry-funded projects, including National Natural Science Foundation grants, and holds numerous patents such as a pneumatic conveying boosting system (Chinese invention) and methods for flow measurement. Professor Yang has authored peer-reviewed papers on flow control, surface corrosion, and vibration in mining machinery. He also serves as a Guest Editor for Scientific Data. His research excellence has earned him several science and talent awards in Jiangsu Province under the  “High-Level Talent Training Program” and the “Double Creation Plan.” With his innovative work and leadership, he continues driving forward intelligent mechatronic systems for mining and fluid applications.

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Featured Publications

Yang, D., Wang, Y., & Hu, Z. (2020). Research on the pressure drop in horizontal pneumatic conveying for large coal particles. Processes, 8(6), 650. 

Yang, D., Xing, B., Li, J., Wang, Y., Gao, K., Zhou, F., Xia, Y., & Wang, C. (2020). Experimental study on the injection performance of the gas–solid injector for large coal particles. Powder Technology, 364, 879–888.

Yang, D., Li, J., Du, C., & Jiang, H. (2015). Injection performance of a gas–solid injector based on the particle trajectory model. Advances in Materials Science and Engineering, 2015, Article 871067.

Yang, D., Li, L., Gao, K., Zhou, F., Ma, W., & Jiang, H. (2022). Simulation study on the injection performance of gas–solid injectors for large particles. Powder Technology, 409, 117819.

Yang, D., Xing, B., Li, J., Wang, Y., Hu, N., & Jiang, S. (2019). Experiment and simulation analysis of the suspension behavior of large (5–30 mm) nonspherical particles in vertical pneumatic conveying. Powder Technology, 354, 442–455.