Dr. Yang Li | Additive Manufacturing | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Yang Li | Additive Manufacturing | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Yang Li, Tsinghua University, China

Li Yang is a postdoctoral researcher at Tsinghua University, focusing on Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing under the guidance of Professor Feng Lin. He completed his Ph.D. at Tsinghua University in June 2022, achieving a comprehensive evaluation ranking of 8 out of 90 students and earning the university’s First-Class Scholarship. Prior to that, Li pursued joint training for his master’s degree in Superalloy Additive Manufacturing at the National Defense Key Laboratory of Science and Technology, where he was advised by Professor Zhang Yong. He also holds a master’s degree in laser Additive Manufacturing from Civil Aviation University of China, where he ranked 2 out of 83 students and received the National Scholarship twice, along with recognition as an Outstanding Graduate Student. Li began his academic journey with a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Hebei University of Engineering, achieving an impressive ranking of 11 out of 300 and receiving several honors, including the National Motivational Scholarship. His research accomplishments include publishing 15 SCI papers in prestigious journals such as Additive Manufacturing and Acta Materialia, holding six authorized invention patents, and presenting at international conferences on two occasions.

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Summary of Suitability for the Best Researcher Award: Li Yang

Li Yang is an exemplary candidate for the Best Researcher Award, distinguished by his robust academic background and significant contributions to the field of additive manufacturing. His research primarily focuses on electron beam additive manufacturing and superalloys, which are critical areas in modern engineering and materials science.

🎓 Education

  • Ph.D. in Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing
    Tsinghua University (Aug 2018 – Jun 2022)
    Comprehensive evaluation ranking: 8/90
    Advisor: Prof. Feng Lin
    🏆 First-Class Scholarship
  • Joint Training Master in Superalloy Additive Manufacturing
    Beihang University (BIAM) (Mar 2017 – Jul 2018)
    National Defense Key Laboratory of Science and Technology
    Advisor: Prof. Zhang Yong
  • Master’s in Laser Additive Manufacturing
    Civil Aviation University of China (Sep 2015 – Jun 2018)
    Comprehensive evaluation ranking: 2/83
    🏆 National Scholarship (twice), Outstanding Graduate Student
  • Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering
    Hebei University of Engineering (Sep 2011 – Jun 2015)
    Comprehensive evaluation ranking: 11/300
    🏆 National Motivational Scholarship, First-Class Scholarship, Provincial Outstanding Graduate

💼 Professional Experience

  • Postdoctoral Researcher in Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing
    Tsinghua University (Sep 2022 – Present)
    Advisor: Prof. Feng Lin

📚 Research Achievements

  • Published 15 SCI papers in top journals, including Additive Manufacturing and Acta Materialia
  • Holds 6 authorized invention patents
  • Presented orally at international conferences twice

🏅 Awards and Honors

  • National Scholarship (twice)
  • Outstanding Graduate Student
  • First-Class Scholarship
  • National Motivational Scholarship
  • Provincial Outstanding Graduate

Publication Top Notes:

Improvement of the mechanical properties of TC17 alloy by different heat treatments through directed energy deposition

Multiple Preheating Processes for Suppressing Liquefaction Cracks in IN738LC Superalloy Fabricated by Electron Beam Powder Bed Fusion (EB-PBF)

Research Progress in Cavitation Erosion Behavior and Affecting Factors of WC-Co-Cr Coatings Sprayed by HVOF

Behaviors and Mechanism of HVOF/HVAF Sprayed WC-Co-Cr Coatings Subjected to Cavitation in Marine Environments

Dr. Raj Narayan Hajra | 3D Printing | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Raj Narayan Hajra | 3D Printing | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Raj Narayan Hajra, Hanbat National University, South Korea

Dr. Raj Narayan Hajra is a distinguished Material Scientist with extensive experience in experimental and theoretical simulations, specializing in phase stability, thermo-physical properties, and Density Functional Theory (DFT) calculations. His professional journey reflects a profound dedication to advancing knowledge in the field of material science. Dr. Hajra has significantly contributed to cutting-edge research and innovation in Additive Manufacturing and Finite Element Simulations. Currently, he serves as a Brain Pool post-doctoral fellow at Hanbat National University in South Korea, a prestigious position awarded through the NRF-BP scholarship program. Prior to this, he worked as a Material Scientist at the Bhabha Atomic Research Center in India from 2011 to 2021. Dr. Hajra holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Science from Homi Bhabha National Institute and an M.Sc. in Physical Chemistry from Banaras Hindu University. His notable projects include the development of functionally graded materials through additive manufacturing, studies on phase stability and phase transformations, and the investigation of high-temperature properties of advanced materials. Dr. Hajra’s commitment to research excellence and innovation has established him as a leading figure in his field.

Professional Profile

Education

Ph.D. in Chemical Science
Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, India
🎓 August 2014 – August 2019

M.Sc. in Physical Chemistry
Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India
🎓 June 2008 – May 2010

Completed Projects

  1. 🏗 Development of Functionally Gradient Materials by Additive Manufacturing.
  2. 🧩 Development of tailored interface using multi-interlayers.
  3. 🔄 Phase stability and phase transformation study of NbCr2 Laves phase: Experimental and First principle calculation study.
  4. 🏭 Effect of intermetallics (Laves phase, sigma phase) on the transport properties of advanced materials: Structure-property correlation.
  5. 🔥 High-temperature phase stability study of advanced 9Cr – 1Mo ferritic/martensitic steel.
  6. 🧪 Effect of Tungsten and Aluminum addition on the microstructure evolution and phase stability of 9Cr based ferritic/martensitic steel.
  7. 🌡 High-temperature phase stability study of Inconel 617, Inconel 625 for as-cast and heat-treated samples.

Experience

Brain Pool Postdoc Fellow
Hanbat National University, South Korea
📅 January 2022 – Present
🔬 Currently working as a Material Scientist under the Brain-Pool fellowship program in South Korea.

Material Scientist
Bhabha Atomic Research Center, India
📅 September 2011 – December 2021
🔬 Worked as a Material Scientist focusing on advanced materials and phase stability.

 

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