Shujing Wu | Alloy Development | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Shujing Wu | Alloy Development | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor at North China University of Science and Technology | China

Dr. Shujing Wu, Ph.D. in Materials Science from Wuhan University, is an Associate Professor at North China University of Science and Technology, where she leads research in magnesium alloys and low-carbon steel welding. Her work emphasizes in-situ characterization of microdefects, precipitation kinetics, and their influence on the regulation of mechanical properties, as well as inclusion control and toughening mechanisms in steels. She has made significant contributions to understanding microstructural evolution through advanced in-situ methodologies, providing valuable insights into strengthening mechanisms and orientation relationships in alloys. Dr. Wu has published 13 journal articles indexed in Scopus, with more than 91 citations and an h-index of 4, underscoring the impact and recognition of her research in the field of materials science. As first or corresponding author, she has produced over 10 SCI papers and has been honored with two second prizes for outstanding academic papers in Hubei Province and Tangshan City. She has successfully secured two Hebei Provincial Natural Science Foundation grants and one Postdoctoral Foundation grant, and she has also contributed as a major participant to a National Natural Science Foundation of China regional key project focusing on welded low-carbon steel. Her innovative studies offer new strategies for performance optimization in structural alloys and have practical relevance for industrial metallurgy. Recognized for her academic leadership and dedication to advancing the understanding of microdefect interactions and precipitation behaviors, Dr. Wu stands as a promising figure in materials innovation with a growing global research influence.

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Feautured Publications

Wu, S., Li, Y., Zhang, H., & Chen, X. (2025). In situ observation of the dynamic precipitation of Mg₂Sn in Mg-Sn binary alloy processed by controlled aging treatment. Materials & Design. DOI: 10.1016/j.matdes.2025.113021.

Wu, S., Zhao, L., Wang, J., & Liu, Q. (2023). In situ observation and mechanism study on the oxidation process of magnesium under trace oxygen condition. Rengong Jingti Xuebao (Journal of Synthetic Crystals)

 

Liyuan Liu | Alloy Development | Best Researcher Award

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Liyuan Liu | Alloy Development | Best Researcher Award

Professor at Kunming University of Science and Technology |  China

Liyuan Liu is a Professor of Metallurgical Engineering at Kunming University of Science and Technology, China, with a Doctor of Engineering degree from Harbin Engineering University. As a high-level talent introduction scholar, he has established himself as a leading researcher in high-entropy alloys (HEAs), focusing on synergistic enhancement of strength–ductility, radiation resistance, and high-strength/high-conductivity copper alloys. Over his career, he has published 48 peer-reviewed papers in top international journals including Advanced Science, Acta Materialia, International Journal of Plasticity, Journal of Materials Science & Technology, and Scripta Materialia. His impactful research has garnered more than 877 citations with an H-index of 12, reflecting both the quality and influence of his work in the field. He has led or participated in over ten major research projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, the National Key R&D Program, and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, contributing to both theoretical advances and engineering applications. His innovations include the development of nanoprecipitate-strengthened HEAs, elucidation of stacking fault and twinning deformation mechanisms, and breakthroughs in flash-heating-driven chemical supersaturation to achieve high-density nanoprecipitates. Beyond research, he holds several patents in high-entropy alloy and stainless-steel systems, underscoring his contributions to applied materials science. Professor Liu is also active in professional societies, serving as a member of the Chinese Society for Materials Research, the Chinese Nuclear Society (Radiation Effects Branch), and the China Nonferrous Metals Association. His work continues to shape the advancement of next-generation structural and functional alloys for nuclear, aerospace, and energy applications

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Featured Publication

Li, G., Liu, L., Gao, P., Teng, Z., Lu, Q., Xu, Z., Fu, L., & Yi, J. (2025). Enhancing the mechanical properties of multi-principal element alloys via constructing dual-heterostructures through the immiscibility between elements. Materials Science and Engineering A.

Luo, R., Liu, L., Teng, Z., Yi, J., & Li, C. (2025). Achieving strength-ductility synergy in a multi-principal element alloy via constructing multi-scale heterostructures controlled by spinodal decomposition. Journal of Alloys and Compounds.

Peng, Y., Xu, Z., Fu, L., Liu, L., Gao, P., Lu, Q., Tao, J., Bao, R., Yi, J., & Li, C. (2025). Achieving strength–ductility synergy in aluminum matrix composites through promoting the intragranular distribution of nanoparticles. Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials.

Liu, L., Zhang, Y., Li, J., Fan, M., Wang, X., Wu, G., Yang, Z., Luan, J., Jiao, Z., Liu, C. T., Liaw, P. K., & Zhang, Z. (2022). Enhanced strength-ductility synergy via novel bifunctional nano-precipitates in a high-entropy alloy. International Journal of Plasticity, 153, 103235.

Liu, L., Zhang, Y., Zhang, Z., Li, J., Jiang, W., & Sun, L. (2024). Nanoprecipitate and stacking fault-induced high strength and ductility in a multi-scale heterostructured high entropy alloy. International Journal of Plasticity, 172, 103853.