Dr Zhang Jiayang | Electrical Properties of Materials | Best Researcher Award

Dr Zhang Jiayang | Electrical Properties of Materials | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Jiayang Zhang (Student Member, IEEE) is a dedicated young researcher born in 2000 in Liaoning Province, China πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³. He earned his B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Liaoning Institute of Technology in 2022 πŸŽ“ and is currently pursuing his Ph.D. at Northeast Electric Power University, Jilin πŸ”ŒπŸ“˜. His research focuses on power conversion and control, electronic converter modeling, and renewable energy regulation ⚑🌱. With a growing publication record and technical engagement in smart grid systems, Jiayang aims to contribute to the development of sustainable and intelligent power infrastructure worldwide πŸŒπŸ’‘.

Dr Zhang Jiayang, Northeast Electric Power University, China

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Education πŸŽ“

Dr. Jiayang Zhang began his academic journey in Electrical Engineering at Liaoning Institute of Technology, where he earned his B.S. degree in 2022 πŸŽ“πŸ”Œ. He is currently pursuing his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering at Northeast Electric Power University in Jilin, China (2024–2027) 🏫⚑. His doctoral studies are focused on advanced topics such as power conversion, converter control modeling, and renewable energy regulation πŸŒΏπŸ’‘. Through rigorous academic training and active research engagement, Jiayang is building a strong foundation to contribute meaningfully to the development of smarter and more sustainable power systems globally πŸŒπŸ“˜.

Experience πŸ”Œ

Dr. Jiayang Zhang is currently pursuing his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering at Northeast Electric Power University, Jilin, China πŸŽ“πŸ”Œ. As a doctoral researcher, he is deeply involved in cutting-edge work on power electronic converter control, renewable energy integration, and grid stability ⚑🧠. He has contributed to multiple scholarly projects and technical publications, showcasing skills in data analysis, model development, simulation, and system validation πŸ§ͺπŸ’». His growing experience reflects a strong commitment to addressing global energy challenges through intelligent and sustainable engineering solutions 🌱🌐.

Research Focus πŸ”‹

Dr. Jiayang Zhang’s research focuses on advancing technologies in power electronics and renewable energy systems βš‘πŸ”Œ. His primary interests include power conversion and control technology, aiming to optimize the performance of converters in dynamic power environments πŸ”„. He also specializes in control modeling of power electronic converters, which is crucial for improving grid stability and operational efficiency βš™οΈπŸ“ˆ. Additionally, his work on renewable energy regulation technology addresses the integration of wind and solar energy into modern power systems πŸŒ¬οΈβ˜€οΈ. His research contributes to the development of sustainable, efficient, and intelligent power gridsΒ for the future πŸŒπŸ”‹.

Publications πŸ“š

ESVG Adaptive Control Method for Fast Frequency Support of Wind Farm
✍️ Authors: Yong Sun, Haifeng Zhang, Xiaozhe Song, Yifu Zhang, Song Gao, Jiayang Zhang
πŸ“š Journal: Energy Engineering, 2025
⚑ Theme: Adaptive control, wind energy, frequency support, renewable power systems

High Frequency Oscillation Energy Propagation in MMC-HVDC Receiving-End Converter Station
✍️ Authors: Jikai Chen, Jiayang Zhang, Li Yang, Chongbo Sun, Yinghong Hu
πŸ“š Conference: 2023 IEEE 2nd International Power Electronics and Application Symposium (PEAS)
πŸ”Œ Theme: HVDC systems, energy propagation, converter station stability

Β Analysis and Optimization of Active Power-Frequency Support Capability of Static Synchronous Compensator in Wind Farm
✍️ Authors: Jikai Chen, Jiayang Zhang, Haoru Li, Zhuang Chu, Liwei Zhang, Hongpeng Liu
πŸ“š Journal: Automation of Electric Power Systems
πŸŒ€ Theme: Wind energy integration, STATCOM, power-frequency optimization

Dr jinlan An | Microstructure and Properties | Best Researcher Award

Dr jinlan An | Microstructure and Properties | Best Researcher Award

πŸ”§ Dr. Jinlan An is a Lecturer at the Key Laboratory of Fundamental Science for National Defense of Aeronautical Digital Manufacturing Process, Shenyang Aerospace University ✈️. Her research focuses on advanced materials engineering, particularly the laser deposition repair of GH4169 alloy and its microstructural evolution under electric pulsed current ⚑πŸ§ͺ. By studying phase transformations such as the dissolution of Laves phase and precipitation of Ξ³β€³ phase, she aims to enhance mechanical strength and durability of aerospace components πŸ› οΈ. Dr. An’s work is highly relevant to aerospace repair, additive manufacturing, and metallurgical innovation, marking her as a rising talent in the field πŸš€πŸ“ˆ.

Dr jinlan An, Shenyang Aerospace University, China

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Experience πŸ§‘β€πŸ«

Dr. Jinlan An currently serves as a Lecturer at the Key Laboratory of Fundamental Science for National Defense of Aeronautical Digital Manufacturing Process, Shenyang Aerospace University πŸ›οΈ. Her professional work focuses on laser deposition repair of high-performance alloys, particularly GH4169 πŸ› οΈ. She specializes in examining the effects of electric pulsed current ⚑ on microstructural evolution, including the behavior of phases like the Laves phase and Ξ³β€³ precipitation πŸ”. Through this, she aims to enhance mechanical properties such as strength and durability πŸ”§. Her experience aligns strongly with applications in aerospace repair, additive manufacturing, and defense materials ✈️🧬.

Research ProjectΒ 

Dr. Jinlan An is currently leading a research project on the evolution of phase transformations in GH4169 alloy during laser deposition repair under the influence of electric pulsed current ⚑πŸ§ͺ. Her work aims to understand how specific microstructural changesβ€”such as Laves phase dissolution and Ξ³β€³ phase precipitationβ€”affect the mechanical properties of the repaired alloy πŸ› οΈ. This project has crucial implications for aerospace applications, where material reliability and strength are critical βœˆοΈπŸ”§. By optimizing energy input and phase behavior, her study contributes to advanced metallurgical techniques and more efficient additive manufacturing workflows πŸ”„πŸ§±.

Research Focus πŸ”¬

Dr. Jinlan An’s research centers on the microstructure and properties of GH4169 nickel-based superalloy subjected to laser deposition repair combined with electric pulsed current ⚑. She investigates how phase transformationsβ€”including Laves phase dissolution and Ξ³β€³ precipitate formationβ€”govern mechanical behavior such as tensile strength, hardness, and fatigue resistance πŸ› οΈ. By correlating processing parameters (energy density, pulse duration) with microstructural evolution (grain size, phase distribution), she aims to tailor material performance for critical aerospace components ✈️. Her work advances additive manufacturing and defense materials by optimizing repair strategies to achieve reliable, high-performance alloys πŸ“ˆ.

Contributions πŸ§ͺ

Dr. Jinlan An has made impactful contributions to understanding the mechanical enhancement of GH4169 alloy through laser deposition repair under electric pulsed current ⚑. Her findings show that mechanical strength improves as energization time increases πŸ”§πŸ“ˆ. She discovered the partial dissolution of the Laves phase into the matrix and the precipitation of the Ξ³β€³ phase, which grows in size with longer current exposure πŸ”¬. These insights reveal how phase evolution directly influences alloy performance, offering valuable guidance for repair strategies in aerospace materials engineering ✈️ and advanced metallurgy πŸ”©.

Publications πŸ“š

Mechanism of Improving Microstructures of Laser Deposition Repaired GH4169 Alloy by Pulse Current
✍️ Authors: J. An, Jinlan; H. Li, Haopu; S. Zhou, Song; B. Gao, Bo; F. Chen, Fulong
πŸ“š Journal: Zhongguo Jiguang / Chinese Journal of Lasers, 2025
πŸ”¬ Theme: Microstructure optimization, GH4169 alloy, pulse current, laser deposition repair
βš™οΈ Highlights: Investigates how pulse current enhances the microstructure during laser deposition repair of high-performance alloys

Effect of Heat Treatment on Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of TA15 Titanium Alloy Repaired by Laser Deposition
✍️ Authors: S. Zhou, Song; L. Wang, Lanbin; J. An, Jinlan; B. Wu, Bin; X. Zhang, Xiaochen
πŸ“š Journal: Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, 2025
πŸ”₯ Theme: Heat treatment, titanium alloy, microstructure-performance relationship, laser repair
πŸ”§ Highlights: Explores how post-repair heat treatment influences structural integrity and mechanical properties of TA15 alloy