Assist. Prof. Dr. yan zhang| Heterogeneous material welding Award | Innovations in Welding Research Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. yan zhang, xinjiang University, China

Yan Zhang is an accomplished researcher specializing in weldability of materials and heterogeneous material connections. With a PhD from Jilin University, where he received numerous accolades including “Excellent Graduate Student” and recognition for his doctoral dissertation, Zhang currently serves as an associate professor and postgraduate tutor at Xinjiang University. He has published over 60 academic papers, secured patents, and led various research projects. Zhang’s expertise extends to serving as a technical consultant for industrial firms and editorial roles for esteemed scientific journals. He is a member of multiple professional societies and has presented his work internationally. Zhang’s innovative contributions include the development of an intelligent pipeline welding robot and co-founding Xinjiang Defender Technology Co., Ltd. to advance technology transfer and entrepreneurship.

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📚 Education & Awards:

• PhD from Jilin University, honored as “Excellent Graduate Student”
• Extensive research in weldability of materials & heterogeneous material connections
• Recognized with “Excellent Doctoral Dissertation” title

🏆 Achievements:

• Published 60+ academic papers, 50+ in SCI, with an impact factor of 123.6
• Authored several patents and led numerous research projects
• Involved in prestigious talent programs and international conferences
• Expertise in welding metallurgy and mechanical engineering

💼 Professional Roles & Memberships:

• IIW-International Welding Engineer
• Technical Consultant at Xinjiang Dechuang Industrial Control Technology Co., Ltd.
• Editorial roles in esteemed scientific journals

Publication Top Notes:

1. Effect of Ti3C2Tx/Ag MXene fillers on the electrical conductivity of Ag-coated Cu conductive adhesives (2023)
   • Journal: Ceramics International
2. Research advances on weldability of Mg alloy and other metals worldwide in recent 20 years (2023)
   • Journal: Journal of Materials Research and Technology
3. Double-pass laser welding of TC4 alloy and 304 stainless steel (2023)
   • Journal: Materials Science and Technology
4. Laser welding of ZrO2 ceramic and 304 stainless steel with Ag–Cu–Ti filler (2023)
   • Journal: Materials Science and Technology
5. Element diffusion and microstructure evolution at interface of stainless steel/Ti alloy joint by laser welding with AgCuTi filler metal (2023)
   • Journal: Journal of Materials Research and Technology