Assoc Prof. Dr. Youpeng Zhang | Welding Processes Awards | Best Scholar Award
Assoc Prof. Dr.Youpeng Zhang, Fudan Univeristy, China
Dr. Zhang Yongping is an accomplished academic and professional in the field of nuclear engineering, specializing in reactor physics and safety analysis. Holding a Doctoral Degree from the Reactor Physics department at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), with a thesis focused on the transmutation of Am in sodium fast reactors and accelerator-driven systems, Dr. Zhang’s expertise is highly sought after in the realm of advanced nuclear reactor designs.
With a solid educational foundation, including a Master’s Degree in Sustainable Energy Engineering also from KTH and a Bachelor’s Degree in Thermal Power and Engineering from Shandong University, Dr. Zhang has continuously expanded his knowledge and skills throughout his career.
Having held significant positions at esteemed institutions such as Fudan University, where he currently serves as an Associate Professor, Dr. Zhang has been deeply involved in safety analysis projects concerning advanced fast reactor designs, including the CFR-600 and CiADS.
Professional Profiles:
Academic Background:
- In 2005, Dr. Zhang completed his Bachelor’s Degree in Thermal Power and Engineering from Shandong University.
- His quest for knowledge led him to the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) in Sweden, where he earned his Master’s Degree in Sustainable Energy Engineering in 2007.
- Demonstrating exceptional academic prowess, he pursued his Doctoral Degree in Reactor Physics at KTH, culminating in a groundbreaking thesis titled “Transmutation of Am in sodium fast reactors and accelerator-driven systems” in 2012.
Professional Journey:
- Dr. Zhang’s professional journey commenced in 2004 when he served as a System Upgrading Analyzer at the Minghu Thermal Power Plant in Jinan, China, demonstrating his early commitment to enhancing system efficiency.
- From 2006 to 2012, he honed his skills as a Safety Analysis Officer at RELCON (Scandpower) AB in Stockholm, Sweden, where he contributed to assessing the safety status of the Ringhals 2 reactor.
- His passion for research led him to join the Reactor Physics department at KTH as a Doctoral Student in 2007. During this tenure, he delved into safety analysis of sodium-cooled Gen-IV reactors and contributed significantly to various projects financially sponsored by organizations like Svensk Kärnbränslehantering (SKB) and the European Commission (EC).
- In pursuit of broader horizons, Dr. Zhang embarked on a Postdoc Fellowship at the Paul Scherrer Institut in Switzerland from 2012 to 2015, where he engaged in projects supported by the European Commission (EC) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), focusing on neutronic calculations and safety analysis of fast reactor designs.
- Since 2016, Dr. Zhang has been serving as an Associate Professor at Fudan University, where he continues to enrich the academic landscape with his expertise in safety analysis of advanced fast reactor designs.
Contributions and Achievements:
- Dr. Zhang’s contributions to the field of nuclear engineering are invaluable, evident in his extensive research, publications, and teaching experiences.
- His expertise in safety analysis has been instrumental in ensuring the viability and sustainability of advanced reactor designs, including CFR-600 and CiADS.
- Throughout his career, Dr. Zhang has been committed to pushing the boundaries of knowledge and fostering innovation in the field of nuclear engineering.
Dr. Zhang Yanping epitomizes dedication, excellence, and passion in the pursuit of scientific advancement. His unwavering commitment to safety and sustainability continues to inspire and shape the future of nuclear engineering. 
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His academic journey includes a Ph.D. obtained from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, where he specialized in ultrasound-aided laser joining of metals to plastics from October 2013 to March 2018. 
