Assoc. Prof. Dr. Xiaogang Yang | Steelmaking | Research Excellance Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Xiaogang Yang is a metallurgical researcher whose work centers on inclusion control, solidification behavior, and microstructural engineering in high-performance steels, supported by a Scopus profile comprising 195 citations, 14 documents, and an h-index of 7. His research contributions span clean-steel metallurgy, inclusion modification strategies, and alloy microstructure optimization, with a strong emphasis on understanding the formation, transformation, and distribution of inclusions during industrial solidification processes. His widely referenced study on MnS inclusion aggregation in continuous-casting slabs delivers a detailed analysis of MnS behavior along slab thickness, offering crucial insights for improving structural-steel quality and consistency. Complementing this, his work on rare-earth-modified steels, including studies on yttrium treatment, elucidates how rare-earth additions refine inclusion characteristics, stabilize microstructures, and enhance the mechanical performance of advanced steel grades. His research outcomes extend across multiple peer-reviewed publications and patents, demonstrating a strong integration of theoretical metallurgical principles with applied industrial solutions. By addressing persistent challenges in inclusion engineering, peritectic steel quality, and impurity-control mechanisms, his work contributes essential knowledge to the development of cleaner, stronger, and more efficiently produced steels. His scientific output is recognized through sustained citation growth and engagement from the metallurgical research community, reflecting his impact on both academic investigations and steelmaking practices.

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