Prof. Hongzheng Zhu is a distinguished materials and mineral processing engineer, originally from Yancheng, Jiangsu Province. Currently a full professor and doctoral advisor at Anhui University of Science & Technology (AUST), he was recruited as a national “Class‑A overseas talent” and recognized as an outstanding young talent in Anhui. Since earning his doctorate in Mineral & Materials Engineering from Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí in Mexico in 2019, he has become a key academic figure in teaching and research at AUST.
Prof Hongzheng ZHU, Anhui University of Science and Technology, China
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Education
Prof. Zhu completed his B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Mineral Processing Engineering at Anhui University of Science & Technology before pursuing his Ph.D. (awarded in February 2019) in Mineral & Materials Engineering under the supervision of a Mexican Academy of Sciences member in Mexico. He now serves as a doctoral supervisor, guiding students in advanced mineral processing and material innovation.
Experience
As a professor and doctoral advisor at AUST, Prof. Zhu has taught core subjects like fluid mechanics in mineral processing, flotation reagents, and mechanical vibration. He has led 10+ significant national and provincial research projects—including NSFC and provincial youth key talent programs—and authored over 45 peer‑reviewed articles (41 indexed in SCI/EI, with 14 in Top‑tier journals) as well as 21 national and 3 European patents. He also chaired projects that earned provincial and industrial awards.
Achievements
Prof. Hongzheng Zhu has received multiple prestigious awards recognizing his scientific innovations in coal slurry treatment, flotation technology, and mineral processing. These include the Anhui Provincial Science and Technology First Prize (2016) and multiple Patent Excellence Awards (2021, 2023) for his groundbreaking device inventions. He also earned national recognition, including the China Coal Industry Science and Technology Second Prize and the China Safety Production Technology Award. He is celebrated as a Top Talent of AUST, Outstanding Young Talent of Anhui, and Distinguished Teacher, exemplifying excellence in both research and education.
Research Focus
Prof. Zhu’s research specializes in mineral processing engineering, focusing on interface control in fine particle systems, advanced flotation reagent dynamics, and engineering fluid mechanics. He works extensively on the kinetic and dynamic behavior of frothing agents for efficient coal flotation and waste water treatment. The research advances smarter mining, cleaner production, and environmental management.
Publications
Effect of Inorganic Cations on Bubble-Oil Droplet Coalescence in Aqueous Solution
Authors: Hongzheng Zhu
Journal: Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects (2025)
Effect of Static Pressure on Dynamic Inner Pressure and External Shape During Bubble Generation in Ca²⁺ Solutions
Authors: Hongzheng Zhu
Journal: Chemical Engineering Science (2025)
Effect of Non-Ionic Frothers on Bubble Characteristics in Flotation: A Review
Authors: Hongzheng Zhu
Journal: Review Article (2025)
Dynamic Characteristics and Energy Variation of Droplet Impacting on a Quartz Surface
Authors: Hongzheng Zhu
Journal: Physics of Fluids (2025)
Dosing Interval of Coagulant and Flocculant Influences Settling Behavior of Coal Slime
Authors: Hongzheng Zhu
Journal: International Journal of Coal Preparation and Utilization (2025)
Experimental Study on Separation of Lumpish Coal and Gangue Using X-Ray
Authors: Hongzheng Zhu
Journal: Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects (2025