Prof. Dr. Chenglei Fan is a distinguished scholar in the field of welding science, advanced processing technologies, and materials engineering. Currently serving as the Dean of the Department of Welding Science and Engineering at the Harbin Institute of Technology, he has made significant contributions to the understanding and application of precision welding and materials joining. His career spans more than two decades of teaching, research, and leadership in advanced processing, with strong international exposure through postdoctoral research in Canada.
Prof. Dr Chenglei Fan | Harbin Institute of Technology | China
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Education
Prof. Fan completed his undergraduate studies in welding science and engineering, followed by postgraduate and doctoral training in materials processing engineering at Harbin Institute of Technology. His academic progression demonstrates a continuous and focused commitment to mastering and innovating within the field of materials processing. His solid educational foundation provided the necessary expertise to contribute groundbreaking advancements in precision welding and joining technologies.
Professional Experience
Prof. Fan’s professional career spans roles as Lecturer, Associate Professor, and full Professor at Harbin Institute of Technology, complemented by international exposure as a Postdoctoral Fellow at Ryerson University in Canada. His tenure as Vice Dean and currently as Dean showcases his academic leadership. His experience includes both cutting-edge research and institutional development, fostering innovation in welding science and engineering.
Contributions
Prof. Dr. Chenglei Fan has significantly advanced welding science and materials processing through his pioneering work in precision welding and joining technologies. His leadership at the State Key Laboratory of Precision Welding & Joining has driven innovations in high-performance material joining, additive manufacturing, and intelligent welding systems. With an extensive portfolio of high-impact publications indexed in Scopus, his research is widely recognized and cited by the international community. By integrating theoretical insights with industrial applications, Prof. Fan has enhanced welding efficiency, quality, and reliability, making lasting contributions to aerospace, automotive, and energy-related industries.
Research Focus
His research mainly targets precision welding and joining of advanced materials, with applications in aerospace, energy, and manufacturing industries. He integrates novel processing techniques with fundamental research in materials science, advancing both the academic and industrial aspects of welding technology. His interdisciplinary approach contributes to improved performance, safety, and efficiency in high-demand engineering fields.
Publications
Effects of Defocus Distance and Weld Spacing on Microstructure and Properties of Femtosecond Laser Welded Quartz Glass-TC4 Alloy Joints with Residual Stress Analysis
Journal: Materials, 2025
Research on Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Ultrasonic-Assisted Gas Metal Arc Welding Additive Manufacturing with High-Nitrogen Steel Welding Wire
Journal: Metals, 2025
Investigation of the plume mechanism in high-power laser-arc hybrid welding using spatio-temporal resolved spectroscopy
Journal: Chemical Physics Letters, 2025
Effect of AC/DC mixed current waveform on surface oxidation, microstructure and mechanical properties of TIG welded TC4 titanium alloy
Journal: Materials Science and Technology (United Kingdom), 2025
Improvement of Formation, Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of TIG Welded TC4 Titanium Alloy by Ultrasonic Coaxial Radiation
Journal: Acta Metallurgica Sinica (English Letters), 2024
The Influence of Coaxial Ultrasound on the Droplet Transfer of High Nitrogen Steel GMAW Process
Journal: Materials, 2024 (Open Access)
Effects of bypass current on physical field and thermal decoupling in hybrid variable-polarity plasma arc
Journal: International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 2024
Conclusion
Prof. Dr. Chenglei Fan exemplifies excellence in advanced processing research through his strong academic background, progressive career, high-impact publications, and innovative contributions to welding and joining science. His leadership as Dean and his role in shaping the future of materials processing at Harbin Institute of Technology further strengthen his candidacy. Therefore, he is highly suitable and deserving of the Advanced Processing Award.