Dr Chenghao Song | Microstructure and Properties | Best Researcher Award
Dr. Chenghao Song is a materials scientist and lecturer at Dongguan University of Technology ๐จ๐ณ. He holds B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Materials Science and Engineering from the prestigious University of Science and Technology Beijing (USTB) ๐. His postdoctoral work at Xiโan Jiaotong University deepened his expertise in advanced high-strength steels, phase transformations, and fatigue behavior โ๏ธ๐งฑ. His cutting-edge research uses tools like 3D-APT, neutron diffraction, and HEXRD to design next-gen structural materials ๐๐ญ. With 13+ SCI papers and several patents, he is shaping the future of durable, sustainable alloys for industry ๐๐ ๏ธ.
Dr Chenghao Song, Dongguan University of Technology, China
Profile
๐ Educationย
Dr. Chenghao Song has a strong academic foundation in materials science and engineering ๐งช๐ฌ. He earned his B.S. (2009โ2013) from the School of Advanced Engineering, USTB ๐ with honors under the Excellent Engineers Education Training Plan โญ. He continued at USTB for his M.S. (2013โ2015) and Ph.D. (2015โ2019) under Prof. Hao Yu, focusing on advanced alloys and microstructural evolution ๐๏ธ๐. Following his doctorate, he completed a postdoctoral fellowship (2019โ2020) at Xiโan Jiaotong University ๐ซ in mechanical engineering. Since 2020, he has been a Lecturer at Dongguan University of Technology, integrating research and education ๐๐ง .
๐ซ Experienceย
Dr. Chenghao Song currently serves as a Lecturer at the School of Mechanical Engineering, Dongguan University of Technology ๐๏ธ, where he contributes to cutting-edge research and teaching in materials science and engineering ๐งช๐. Previously, he completed postdoctoral research at Xiโan Jiaotong University ๐ฌ, focusing on mechanical behavior and microstructural analysis of steels. His academic journey has equipped him with deep expertise in phase transformation, fatigue analysis, and thermo-mechanical modeling โ๏ธ๐. Located at Songshan Lake in Guangdong, his lab integrates simulation and experimentation to advance smart, high-performance materials for automotive and structural applications ๐๐๏ธ.
๐ Awards & Honors
Dr. Chenghao Song has received prestigious academic honors for his outstanding achievements in materials science. He was awarded the Excellent Master’s Thesis Award by the University of Science and Technology Beijing ๐ง ๐, recognizing the quality and innovation of his early research. Additionally, he earned the National Scholarship for Ph.D. students ๐ฅ๐, one of Chinaโs most competitive and distinguished academic honors, given to top-performing doctoral researchers. These accolades reflect his dedication, academic excellence, and contributions to advanced materials research at both national and institutional levels ๐งช๐ .
๐ ๏ธ Contributions
Dr. Chenghao Song has actively contributed to multiple high-impact research projects in advanced steels and alloy materials ๐ฉ๐งฑ. His ongoing work with NSFC explores the effect of silicon on dislocation behavior in martensite using neutron diffraction for automotive steels ๐โ๏ธ. He has also studied interface mass transfer and deformation coordination in stainless steel composites ๐๐ง. Leveraging big data, he helped design lightweight, bone-like structured steels for superior performance ๐๐งฌ. Additionally, he worked on the development of cobalt-chromium alloys for jewelry applications ๐โ๏ธ. These diverse projects reflect his innovation across both industrial and scientific domains.
๐ฌ Research Focusย
Dr. Chenghao Songโs research centers on phase transformations, materials design, and the correlation between microstructure and mechanical properties of engineering alloys โ๏ธ๐งฑ. Using thermodynamic and kinetic modeling, he develops next-generation steels with tailored performance ๐งฎ๐งฌ. Trained under Prof. Hao Yu, he has expertise in advanced characterization techniques including SEM, EBSD, TEM, FIB, 3D-APT, and HEXRD ๐๐ง. His goal is to decode the “metal genome” ๐งฌ๐ง โunraveling microstructural secrets to accelerate material innovation. By linking atomic-scale features to macro-performance, his work contributes to designing stronger, lighter, and more sustainable materials for critical applications ๐๐๏ธ.
๐ Publications
Effect of Si on the dislocation state within martensite of ultra-high strength hot-rolled medium Mn steel with good ductility
Authors: Chenghao Song, Zhenshan Zhang, Wenyuan Wu, Haoliang Wang, Zhenzhong Sun, Yuhui Yang, Weifeng He, Juping Xu, Yuanguang Xia, Wen Yin et al.
Journal: Materials Science and Engineering: A (2023)
The Grey-Taguchi method analysis for processing parameters optimization and experimental assessment of 42CrMo steel treated by ultrasonic surface rolling
Authors: Yuhui Yang, Xin Wei, Zhili Long, Chenghao Song, Chunxiao Xie, Jiajie Lin
Journal: Journal of Materials Research and Technology (2023)
Developing NiAl-strengthened HSLA steels by controlling nanoscale precipitation and high-angle boundaries
Authors: Xiangyun Zhang, Jialong Wang, Shiyun Liu, Ling Yan, Chenghao Song, Hao Yu
Journal: Materials Science and Engineering: A (2022)
Optimization of Selective Laser Melting Process Parameters Via Taguchi’s Methods and Gray Relational Analysis for 3D Printing of 18Niโ300 Maraging Steel
Authors: Wee King Law, Ziyang Wu, Chenghao Song, Haoliang Wang, Kok-Cheong Wong, Chin Seong Lim, Zhenzhong Sun
Journal: Steel Research International (2022)
A new hot-rolled lightweight steel with ultra-high strength and good ductility designed by dislocation character and transformation strain
Author: Chenghao Song
Journal: Scripta Materialia (2022)
Nano-precipitation leading to linear zero thermal expansion over a wide temperature range in Ti22Nb
Authors: Wang H., Lai D.K.Z., Xu J., Yin W., Song C., Zhao Y., Yang Y., Bรถnisch M., Sun Z.
Journal: Scripta Materialia (2021)
Mechanical Behaviors of Microalloyed TRIP-Assisted Annealed Martensitic Steels under Hydrogen Charging
Authors: Xiongfei Yang, Hao Yu, Chenghao Song, Lili Li
Journal: Materials (2021)