Ms Tingting LI | Metals and Alloys | Best Researcher Award

Ms Tingting LI | Metals and Alloys | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Tingting LI πŸŽ“ is a Ph.D. candidate in ferrous metallurgy at Shanghai University, specializing in Ca oxide metallurgy πŸ§ͺ. Her research focuses on microstructural evolution and mechanical properties of shipbuilding steel plates 🚒. She has contributed to 6 SCI/Scopus-indexed publications πŸ“š, 3 patents πŸ“, and 5 industry consultancy projects πŸ”§. Proficient in EBSD, TEM, and computational thermodynamics 🧬, she aims to enhance the toughness of marine-grade steel. With a citation index of 33 πŸ“ˆ, Tingting is emerging as a promising materials researcher with both academic depth and industrial relevance 🌐, making her a strong candidate for global recognition πŸ….

Ms Tingting LI, Shanghai University, China

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πŸŽ“ Education

Ms. Tingting LI is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Ferrous Metallurgy at Shanghai University πŸ›οΈ, where she is deeply engaged in research on Ca oxide metallurgy πŸ”¬. Her academic work emphasizes establishing quantitative relationships between alloying elements, second-phase particle evolution, microstructural development, and mechanical performance in shipbuilding steel plates 🚒. Her studies combine theory with advanced experimental tools such as EBSD and TEM πŸ§ͺ, along with computational modeling βš™οΈ. This strong academic foundation enables her to tackle complex challenges in metallurgy, positioning her as a promising scholar in the field of materials science and engineering πŸ§ πŸ“˜.

Professional Background πŸ›οΈ

Tingting LI πŸŽ“ is a dedicated Ph.D. candidate in ferrous metallurgy at Shanghai University πŸ›οΈ, focusing on Ca oxide metallurgy. Her work aims to develop quantitative relationships between alloying element concentrations βš—οΈ, second-phase particle evolution πŸ”, microstructural behavior 🧬, and mechanical properties πŸ”§ in advanced shipbuilding steel plates 🚒. Tingting integrates experimental techniques like EBSD and TEM πŸ”¬ with computational tools including thermodynamic modeling and first-principle simulations πŸ’». Her research is deeply rooted in practical application, driving improvements in steel performance for marine environments 🌊. Through academic rigor and hands-on industry collaboration 🀝, she is shaping innovations in materials science.

Research Focus πŸ”¬

Tingting LI πŸ”¬ is deeply engaged in advancing Ca oxide metallurgy βš™οΈ, particularly focusing on quantifying the impact of alloying elements on heat-affected zone (HAZ) toughness πŸ›‘οΈ in shipbuilding steels 🚒. Her research integrates microstructural analysis 🧬 and thermodynamic modeling πŸ“Š to explore second-phase particle behavior and its influence on mechanical performance 🧱. By combining high-resolution techniques like EBSD and TEM πŸ” with computational simulations πŸ’», she aims to enhance the strength and durability of steel in extreme marine conditions 🌊. Her work bridges fundamental metallurgical theory with practical engineering applications πŸ”§, driving innovation in advanced materials development.

Technical Expertise πŸ”§

Tingting LI βš™οΈ excels in combining advanced characterization techniques such as EBSD and TEM πŸ”¬ with computational thermodynamics πŸ“ˆ and first-principle calculations 🧠 to uncover the intricate interplay between alloying elements, oxide particle evolution, and phase transformation mechanisms πŸ”„. Her innovative research directly addresses pressing challenges in marine engineering 🚒 by designing high-strength steels 🧱 with superior heat-affected zone (HAZ) toughness retention πŸ›‘οΈ. This significantly reduces material failure risks ⚠️ in extreme operational environments 🌊. Her holistic approach integrates experimental and computational tools πŸ”§πŸ’», contributing to the development of next-generation materials for demanding structural applications.

Publication πŸ“˜

Deterioration mechanism of impact toughness in the coarse-grained heat-affected zone of Ca-treated shipbuilding steel plate with high-Cr content πŸ”§

Authors: Tingting Li πŸ§‘β€πŸ”¬, Jian Yang πŸ‘¨β€πŸ”¬, Yinhui Zhang πŸ‘©β€πŸ”¬, Pengfei Hu πŸ‘¨β€πŸ”¬, Longyun Xu πŸ‘¨β€πŸ”¬

Journal: Journal of Alloys and Compounds πŸ“š, 2025

Assist. Prof. Dr Bowen Xu | Metals and Alloys | Best paper Award

Assist. Prof. Dr Bowen Xu | Metals and Alloys | Best paper Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Bowen Xu is a highly accomplished materials scientist πŸ”¬ specializing in metallic materials and microstructure characterization πŸ—οΈ. He is currently a Postdoctoral Researcher at the State Key Laboratory of Nonlinear Mechanics, Institute of Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences πŸ›οΈ. His groundbreaking research on countertrend work-hardening strategies has led to a record-breaking balance of 20% ductility and 2 GPa yield strength in a VCoNi alloy, published in Nature Materials (2024) πŸ“–. His expertise in mechanical testing and advanced material design continues to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering πŸš€.

Assist. Prof. Dr Bowen Xu, Institute of Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China

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πŸŽ“ Academic BackgroundΒ 

Assist. Prof. Dr. Bowen Xu earned his Ph.D. in Mechanics from the Institute of Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (2024) πŸŽ“, where he specialized in strengthening and toughening metallic materials πŸ”¬. His doctoral research focused on microstructure characterization and mechanical property optimization πŸ—οΈ. Under the guidance of his supervisor, he pioneered a countertrend work-hardening strategy ⚑ to enhance ductility in nanostructured materials, achieving a record-breaking 20% ductility and 2 GPa yield strength in a VCoNi alloy πŸ…. His groundbreaking research was published in Nature Materials (2024) πŸ“–, making a significant impact on materials science πŸš€.

πŸ”¬ Research FocusΒ 

Assist. Prof. Dr. Bowen Xu is dedicated to designing and developing advanced structural metallic materials βš™οΈ. His research focuses on strengthening and toughening strategies to enhance the mechanical performance of metals πŸ”¬. He explores nanostructured alloys, high/medium entropy alloys, and high-strength steels, optimizing their microstructure for superior ductility and strength πŸ—οΈ. His countertrend work-hardening strategy has set a new benchmark in VCoNi alloys, achieving 20% ductility and 2 GPa yield strength ⚑. His innovations contribute to next-generation materials for aerospace, automotive, and extreme environments πŸš€, shaping the future of high-performance metallic materials 🌍.

πŸ› οΈ Skills & ExpertiseΒ 

Assist. Prof. Dr. Bowen Xu is an expert in materials science and engineering πŸ”¬, specializing in microstructure analysis, materials processing, and mechanical behavior βš™οΈ. His expertise in nanomaterials and advanced metallic materials enables him to develop high-performance structural alloys πŸ—οΈ. He utilizes X-ray diffraction (XRD) and other material characterization techniques πŸ” to study crystal structures and deformation mechanisms. His skills in mechanical testing and property evaluation help optimize materials for aerospace, automotive, and industrial applications πŸš€. His groundbreaking work in work-hardening strategies has redefined the limits of ductility and strength in nanostructured metals ⚑.

πŸ“„ Notable PublicationΒ 

πŸ“Œ Harnessing Instability for Work Hardening in Multi-Principal Element Alloys βš™οΈπŸ”¬
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ« Authors: B. Xu, H. Duan, X. Chen, J. Wang, Y. Ma, P. Jiang, F. Yuan, Y. Wang, Y. Ren, …
πŸ“– Journal: Nature Materials 23 (6), 755-761 (2024)
πŸ“Š Citations: 27

This groundbreaking research introduces a novel work-hardening strategy that leverages instability mechanisms in multi-principal element alloys πŸ—οΈ. The study provides insight into enhancing ductility and yield strength, paving the way for next-generation high-performance structural materials πŸš€.