Dr. Jiang Bi | Material Degradation and Corrosion | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Jiang Bi | Material Degradation and Corrosion | Research Excellence Award

Yanshan University | China

Dr. Jiang Bi is an accomplished materials scientist specializing in material degradation, corrosion behavior, alloy design, and advanced additive manufacturing processes, with a strong research portfolio that integrates laser processing, selective laser melting, metal matrix composites, and microstructural engineering. His scientific contributions have earned significant global visibility, reflected in 2,046 citations drawn from 1,654 citing documents, supported by 63 published documents and an h-index of 29, demonstrating the high impact and reliability of his research across the fields of materials science and manufacturing engineering. Dr. Bi’s work spans a broad range of topics including laser melting deposition, microstructure–property relationships, high-performance aluminum alloys, grain refinement mechanisms, and defect control strategies that enhance corrosion resistance and mechanical integrity. His studies on aluminum-magnesium-scandium-zirconium alloys, TiB₂-reinforced composites, and ultrasonic-assisted laser processing have contributed important insights into densification behavior, phase evolution, strengthening mechanisms, and fatigue performance of additively manufactured metals. He has authored influential research in well-recognized journals covering optics and laser technology, materials engineering, manufacturing processes, powder metallurgy, mechanical behavior of alloys, and composite fabrication. Dr. Bi possesses extensive expertise in metallography, SEM, microhardness analysis, tensile evaluation, simulation-based material design, and advanced characterization techniques, making him a valuable contributor to both fundamental materials research and industry-driven innovation. His academic journey includes research in forming technologies, high-pressure forming, and thermomechanical treatment of tubular components, further strengthening his multidisciplinary foundation. Through dedicated laboratory leadership, collaborative project involvement, and guidance of students and young engineers, he continues to advance cutting-edge technologies in corrosion mitigation, microstructural optimization, lightweight alloy development, and laser-based manufacturing. Dr. Jiang Bi’s commitment to research excellence, innovation in material degradation and corrosion science, and contributions to modern manufacturing technologies establish him as a prominent figure in the global materials science community and a distinguished candidate for recognition in research excellence.

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Featured Publications

Bi, J. (2026). Microstructure evolution and synergistic strengthening mechanisms of wear and corrosion resistance in laser cladding fabricated TC11-xMo coatings. Tribology International.

Bi, J. (2026). Regulating microstructure and strength–ductility synergy of laser-arc hybrid additive manufactured Al-Zn-Mg-Cu alloy. Journal of Materials Processing Technology.

Bi, J. (2025). Defects and fatigue properties of LPDC-fabricated aluminum alloy wheel: Experimental and numerical simulation methods. Engineering Failure Analysis.

Bi, J. (2025). Effect of aging treatment on microstructure, mechanical properties and corrosion resistance of 2219 aluminium alloy laser welded joint. Journal of Materials Research and Technology.

Bi, J. (2025). Coordinated control of multi-region solidification in complex-shaped die-cast wheels via cooling adjustment strategies to minimize defects and enhance performance. Journal of Materials Processing Technology.

Prof Targo Kalamees | Material Degradation and Corrosion | Outstanding Scientist Award

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Prof Targo Kalamees | Material Degradation and Corrosion | Outstanding Scientist Award

Prof. Targo Kalamees is an internationally recognized expert in building physics, with more than two decades of experience in research, teaching, and scientific leadership. He currently serves as a tenured full professor at the School of Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering and Architecture at Tallinn University of Technology. His work focuses on the hygrothermal behavior of buildings, energy efficiency, renovation strategies, and climate resilience in construction. Through a career marked by interdisciplinary research and global collaboration, he has made transformative contributions to sustainable building technologies and design methodologies tailored for cold and variable climates.

Prof Targo Kalamees, Tallinn University of Technology, Estonia

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🎓 Education

Prof. Targo Kalamees has a robust academic foundation in civil engineering and building physics. He earned his Doctoral Degree in 2006 from Tallinn University of Technology, focusing on hygrothermal criteria for the design and simulation of buildings 🏗️📊. Prior to this, he completed a Master’s Degree in 1999 at the same university, specializing in the hygrothermal performance of externally insulated walls 🧱💧. His academic journey began with a MSc-equivalent degree in Civil Engineering (1996) and an earlier diploma in geodesy from TTK University (1991) 📐🌍. This progressive education laid the foundation for his scientific excellence in sustainable construction and building physics 🏠📚.

🏛️ Experience

Prof. Targo Kalamees has extensive academic and research experience in building physics and energy efficiency. Since 2018, he has been a Tenured Full Professor at Tallinn University of Technology, where he also previously served as Head of the Chair of Building Physics and Energy Efficiency. He has conducted postdoctoral research at Helsinki University of Technology and was a Visiting Research Fellow at Lund University. His roles have centered on climate-resilient buildings, moisture-safe construction, and sustainable renovation strategies, combining leadership, scientific excellence, and international collaboration. 🧱🌡️🏛️🔬🌐

🎓 Supervisory Excellence

Prof. Targo Kalamees is a highly accomplished doctoral supervisor, having successfully guided over ten PhD candidates in building physics and sustainable construction 🏗️📚. His students’ research spans key areas such as energy renovation of apartment buildings, air leakage and thermal bridge modeling, hygrothermal analysis of wall systems, and renovation strategies for wooden structures 🌬️🏡🌡️. His guidance has shaped groundbreaking work on nearly zero-energy buildings (nZEB), prefabricated insulation systems, and durable retrofit technologies 🔋🧱🔧. With deep expertise and visionary mentorship, he continues to empower future researchers to tackle climate-responsive and energy-efficient building challenges 🧑‍🏫🌍🌱.

🔬 Research Focus

Prof. Targo Kalamees focuses on advancing sustainable and resilient building technologies through research in building physics, particularly hygrothermal performance of envelope structures 🧱💧🌡️. His work integrates modelling, lab experiments, and field studies to understand and mitigate heat loss, air leakage, and thermal bridging in buildings 🧪🔍🏠. He is a pioneer in climate-resilient renovation, promoting indoor comfort, energy efficiency, and the circular economy in construction ♻️🌍. His goal is to develop future-proof buildings that withstand evolving climate challenges while supporting low-carbon lifestyles 🌦️🔋. His research bridges engineering, environmental sustainability, and applied building science 🛠️📊.

Publications 📚

Indoor Climate Loads for Dwellings in Different Cold Climates to Assess Hygrothermal Performance of Building Envelopes
Authors: Ilomets, S.; Kalamees, T.; Tariku, F.
Journal: Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, 2019

Influence of Interior Layer Properties to Moisture Dry-Out of CLT Walls
Authors: Kukk, V.; Külaots, A.; Kers, J.; Kalamees, T.
Journal: Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, 2019

Influence of Window Details on the Energy Performance of an nZEB
Authors: Kalbe, K.; Kalamees, T.
Journal: Journal of Sustainable Architecture and Civil Engineering, 2019

Renovation of Apartment Buildings with Prefabricated Modular Panels
Authors: Kuusk, K.; Pihelo, P.; Kalamees, T.
Journal: E3S Web of Conferences, 2019

Summer Thermal Comfort in New and Old Apartment Buildings
Authors: Maivel, M.; Kurnitski, J.; Kalamees, T.
Journal: Windsor Conference Proceedings, 2019

The Effects of Production Technologies on the Air Permeability and Crack Development of Cross-Laminated Timber
Authors: Kukk, V.; Kalamees, T.; Kers, J.
Journal: Journal of Building Physics, 2019

Indoor Hygrothermal Loads for the Deterministic and Stochastic Design of the Building Envelope for Dwellings in Cold Climates
Authors: Ilomets, S.; Kalamees, T.; Vinha, J.
Journal: Journal of Building Physics, 2018

Internal Moisture Excess of Residential Buildings in Finland
Authors: Vinha, J.; Salminen, M.; Salminen, K.; Kalamees, T.; Kurnitski, J.; Kiviste, M.
Journal: Journal of Building Physics, 2018