Mr. Xulong Ren | Surface Treatment | Best Researcher Award
Guilin University of Electronic Technology | China
Mr. Xulong Ren is a developing metallurgical researcher whose work centers on high-energy beam surface treatment and microstructural modification of metallic materials, with particular emphasis on scanning electron beam polishing, in situ alloying, and beam-induced strengthening mechanisms. His research advances the understanding of temperature field behaviour, energy density optimization, and microstructural evolution during electron beam processing of alloys such as TC4, contributing to improved surface morphology, enhanced mechanical properties, and more precise control of material behaviour under high-energy input. He has produced a growing body of scientific work comprising 22 research documents, supported by 99 citations, and he maintains a Scopus h-index of 6, reflecting his emerging influence within the field. His publications document experimental and simulation-based approaches to optimize beam parameters, analyze rotational and radial thermal gradients, and investigate the microstructural responses of metals subjected to advanced surface treatment techniques. Through involvement in funded projects such as the Guangxi Natural Science Foundation and collaborations on national research initiatives, he has contributed to methodological improvements and innovative processing strategies for electron beam–assisted material modification. His work also includes analysis of beam–material interactions, ceramic–metal interface strengthening, and the design of polishing models for precision surface engineering. His contributions extend to research on nanostructured material polishing mechanisms and scanning beam fusion effects, reflecting a consistent focus on advancing industrially relevant metal surface engineering techniques. His expanding publication record, combined with ongoing research activity, positions him as a promising and impactful researcher in metallurgical process innovation.
Featured Publications
Li, X., Yang, J., Ren, X., Song, J., Long, F., Qiu, M., Li, Y., & Su, Y. (2025). Temperature field simulation and experimental investigation for column-faced 45 steel via ultrafast electron beam scanning. Surface and Coatings Technology. (Cited: 4)
Li, X., Yang, J., Ren, X., Song, J., Long, F., Qiu, M., & Su, Y. (2025). Eutectic resolidification and ultrafast self-quenching of the microstructure in the surface layer of high-speed steel by scanning electron beam treatment. Vacuum. (Cited: 1)
Li, X., Yang, J., Ren, X., Song, J., Long, F., Qiu, M., Li, Y., & Su, Y. (2026). Analysis and experimental verification of the temperature field model for dynamic defocus electron beam processing of TC4 titanium alloy surfaces. International Journal of Thermal Sciences, 220(B).
Ren, X., Huang, X., Li, X., & Gao, S. (2025). Exploring the effect of beam current on the microstructure and properties of Vc/Ni alloying layer on 40Cr surface through electron beam surface alloying. Preprint.
Wei, D., Yang, F., Sui, X., Mo, Z., & Ren, X. (2024). Surface microstructure evolution and enhanced properties of Ti-6Al-4V using scanning electron beam. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer. (Cited: 1)