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