Prof. Dr. Yong Zhang | High Entropy Materials | Academic Excellence Recognition Award

Prof. Dr. Yong Zhang | High Entropy Materials | Academic Excellence Recognition Award

University of Science and Technology Beijing, China.

Professor Yong Zhang is a leading researcher and scholar at Fuyao University of Science and Technology, specializing in high-entropy alloys and their applications. He received his Ph.D. in 1998 and has since contributed extensively to the field, pioneering the development of high-entropy carbide hard alloys and high-strength alloys. Professor Zhang is recognized internationally, with over 300 published papers and a remarkable citation count exceeding 40,000. He has received numerous awards, including national-level honors for his groundbreaking work in materials science.

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Education 🎓

Ph.D. in Materials Science (1998)
Professor Zhang obtained his Ph.D. in 1998, marking the beginning of his distinguished career in materials science. His doctoral research set the groundwork for his future breakthroughs in high-entropy alloys, advanced materials, and innovative alloy applications. This foundational education has played a crucial role in his ongoing contributions to the field of materials engineering.

Experience 💼

Professor Zhang is a highly esteemed faculty member at Fuyao University of Science and Technology, where he imparts his extensive knowledge in materials science. He also serves as the Editor-in-Chief of the international SCI journals Metals and Smart Materials and Devices. His expertise is further recognized through his role as a member of the Editorial Board for IJMMM and Metal World. Professor Zhang is deeply involved in academic and professional organizations, holding positions such as a Council Member of the Nuclear Society's Nuclear Materials Committee, and the Chairman of the Amorphous Alloys Society. His leadership in these roles has significantly shaped the direction of research and innovation in materials science.

Research Interests 🔬

High-Entropy Alloys
Professor Zhang is a pioneer in the development of high-entropy alloys. His research focuses on creating alloys with exceptional strength, durability, and versatility, suitable for challenging industrial applications.

Lightweight and Flexible Alloys
A key area of his work is the development of lightweight and flexible alloys that meet the demands of modern technology. These alloys are intended for use in various industries, including aerospace, automotive, and energy sectors.

Amorphous Alloys
Professor Zhang is dedicated to advancing amorphous alloys—materials with a disordered atomic structure. These alloys have unique properties, such as high strength and corrosion resistance, making them ideal for specialized applications.

Photothermal Selective Thin Films
He is exploring the application of photothermal selective thin films made from high-entropy alloys, which offer potential for energy harvesting, thermal management, and other energy-efficient technologies.

High-Strength Hard Alloys
Another major focus is the development of high-strength hard alloys for industrial applications that require superior hardness and wear resistance, enhancing the longevity and performance of materials used in manufacturing and engineering.

Awards 🏆

2020 China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Book Award for Advanced High Entropy Alloys Technology

2020 Most Influential Monograph Award for High Entropy Alloys

Shanxi Provincial Natural Science Award (1st and 2nd prizes)

2022 China Industry-University-Research Cooperation and Innovation Award

Ministry of Education's Natural Science Award (1st and 2nd prizes)

Selected Publications 📚

A nanostructured TiZrNbTaMo high-entropy alloy thin film with exceptional corrosion properties for biomedical applications

Lin, M.–Z., Xiao, X., Xu, C.-H., Zhang, Y., Liao, W.–B.

Applied Surface Science, 2025, 684, 161859

Cooperative game during phase transformations in complex alloy systems

Zhao, D., Qiao, J., Zhang, Y., Liaw, P.K.

Scripta Materialia, 2025, 257, 116440

Influence of electric pulse on microstructural characteristics and mechanical properties of cast AZ91D magnesium alloy

Liu, D., Liu, X., Zhou, Y., Zhang, Y., Geng, G.

Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2025, 1010, 177303

Mechanical and corrosion behavior of CoCrFeNiAl0.3 high entropy alloy seamless tubes

Wu, Y., Yue, Y., Yan, X., Liaw, P.K., Zhang, Y.

Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2025, 1010, 177143

Dynamic strain ageing of L12-strengthened Ni-Co base high-entropy alloy and unraveling its deformation mechanisms in strain ageing process

Hou, J., Gan, J., Wang, T., Zhang, Y., Yang, T.

International Journal of Plasticity, 2024, 183, 104151

 

 

 

Mohsen Choubani | Nanostructures | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Mohsen Choubani | Nanostructures | Best Researcher Award

Associate professor, Scientific Faculty of Monastir, Unversity of Monastir, Tunisia

Mohsen Choubani is an Associate Professor of Physics at the Scientific Faculty of Monastir (F.S.M), Tunisia, specializing in Micro-Opto-Electronic and Nanostructures. Born on September 17, 1971, in Mahdia, Tunisia, he has dedicated over 27 years to education and research. Choubani is married with four children and actively contributes to academic and scientific communities.

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Education 🎓  

Mohsen Choubani is an Associate Professor of Physics at F.S.M, Tunisia. He earned his Ph.D. in Physics in April 2011 with the distinction of “Very Honorable” from the Faculty of Sciences of Tunis. Prior to that, he completed a Thorough Studies Diploma (DEA) in Physics in December 1997 with a “Pretty Good” distinction at F.S.M, Tunisia. He also holds a Mastery in Physics, awarded in July 1995 with a “Pretty Good/Quite” distinction from the same institution. Mohsen began his academic journey with a Baccalaureate in Experimental Science, which he received in June 1991 from the High School of Ksour-essef, Mahdia.

Professional Experience 💼

Mohsen Choubani has a diverse and extensive teaching career. Since September 2022, he has been serving as an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Sciences of Monastir (F.S.M), Tunisia. Prior to this role, he was an Assistant Professor at F.S.M from September 2012 to July 2022, following his time as a Higher Education Assistant in September 2010. His career in education began as a Secondary School Teacher, a position he held from September 1997 to 2010. In addition to his full-time roles, Mohsen has experience as a Part-Time Teacher at both the Higher Institute of Computer Science of Mahdia (2006-2007) and F.S.M (1996-1997).

Research Interests 🔬

Modeling and Optimization of Non-linear Optical Properties in Quantum Dots, Quantum Rings, and Nano-Holes

The exploration of non-linear optical properties in quantum systems like quantum dots, quantum rings, and nano-holes (droplets) is pivotal for advancing photonics and optoelectronics. These quantum structures exhibit unique behaviors under varying electromagnetic fields, enabling the manipulation of light at the nanoscale. Modeling these properties involves complex computational techniques to optimize their performance in various applications, such as quantum computing, high-resolution imaging, and ultrafast communication technologies. By understanding and optimizing the interactions within these nanostructures, researchers can develop innovative solutions for next-generation optical devices.

Electromagnetic Modeling of Non-homogeneous Planar Structures, Photonic Crystals, and Electronic Transport through Semiconductor Barriers

In the realm of electromagnetic modeling, non-homogeneous planar structures, photonic crystals, and semiconductor barriers are critical components that shape the behavior of light and electronic transport at the microscopic level. Non-homogeneous planar structures, with their varying material properties, influence wave propagation in ways that can be harnessed for novel optical devices. Photonic crystals, with their periodic structures, allow for the control of light in unprecedented ways, leading to the development of highly efficient waveguides, sensors, and filters. Furthermore, understanding electronic transport through semiconductor barriers is essential for designing advanced electronic and optoelectronic components, including transistors, diodes, and quantum devices. Through meticulous modeling and analysis, these elements contribute to the cutting-edge development of technologies that rely on precise electromagnetic interactions.

Awards 🏆

Numerous acknowledgments for contributions to physics education and research

Publications Top Notes 📚

Benzerroug, N., & Choubani, M. (2024). Effects of hills, morphology, electromagnetic fields, temperature, pressure, and aluminum concentration on the second harmonic generation of GaAs/AlxGa1-xAs elliptical quantum rings. Results in Physics, 63, 107883. (Cited by: 1) link

Choubani, M., & Benzerroug, N. (2024). Design of a frequency multiplier based on laterally coupled quantum dots for optoelectronic device applications in the Tera-Hertz domain: Impact of inhomogeneous indium distribution, strains, pressure, temperature, and electric field. Journal of Electronic Materials, 53(25). (Cited by: 1) link

Benzerroug, N., Makhlouf, D., & Choubani, M. (2023). Pressure, temperature, and electric field effects on linear and nonlinear optical properties in InxGa1-xAs/GaAs strained quantum dots: under indium segregation and In/Ga intermixing phenomena. Physica B, 658, 414819. (Cited by: 3) link

Makhlouf, D., Benzerroug, N., & Choubani, M. (2023). Tailoring of the Nonlinear Optical Rectification in vertically and laterally coupled InxGa1-xAs/GaAs quantum dots for Tera-hertz applications: under In/Ga inter-diffusion, indium segregation, and strains effects. Results in Physics, 48, 106457. (Cited by: 2) link

Choubani, M., Maaref, H., & Saidi, F. (2022). Linear, third-order nonlinear and total absorption coefficients of a coupled InAs/GaAs lens-shaped core/shell quantum dots in terahertz region. European Physical Journal Plus, 137, 265. (Cited by: 5) link