Yaling Zhang | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

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Mrs. Yaling Zhang | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award 

Zhang Yaling is a postgraduate student at the Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Science and Technology. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Materials Science and Engineering from Lanzhou University of Arts and Science in 2023. Her research focuses on materials processing and performance enhancement, with published work in Metals and other scientific journals. She has received multiple academic honors, including a First-class Scholarship and a National Encouragement Scholarship, and has been actively involved in innovation competitions and laboratory research. Zhang is also certified in English proficiency (CET-6) and heat treatment technologies.

Mrs. Yaling Zhang | Wuhan University of Science and Technology | China

Profile

🎓Education

  • Zhang Yaling is currently pursuing her postgraduate studies at the Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, beginning in September 2023. She completed her undergraduate education in Materials Science and Engineering at Lanzhou University of Arts and Science, graduating in June 2023. Her academic foundation is rooted in a solid understanding of material properties, processing, and engineering principles, preparing her for advanced research and practical applications in the field.

👨‍🏫 Experience

  • Zhang has gained valuable hands-on experience through various academic and industrial engagements. In 2021, she served as a Laboratory Assistant in the Inorganic Laboratory at the School of Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University of Arts and Science, where she was later recognized as an “Excellent Assistant.” During the same year, she completed an entrepreneurship training program at Lanzhou Yinte Training School. In 2020, she interned at Jinhua Group in Jinchang City, Gansu Province, where she focused on material synthesis, process optimization, and waste residue treatment. These roles reflect her practical engagement with materials engineering and laboratory work.

🤝 Awards and Recognition

  • Zhang has received numerous accolades recognizing both academic and extracurricular excellence. In 2024, she was awarded a First-class Scholarship by the Graduate School of Wuhan University of Science and Technology and achieved third place in the Mixed Doubles Badminton Competition. During her undergraduate years, she received the National Encouragement Scholarship (2022), the Yanyuan Scholarship (2021), and was named a University-level Merit Student. In addition, she was recognized as an Excellent Communist Youth League Member in 2020 and received an Excellence Award in a knowledge competition centered on the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party.

💡Skills and Certifications

  • Zhang possesses strong language and technical proficiencies. She has passed both the CET-6 and CET-4 (College English Test) and holds a Putonghua Proficiency Certificate. Technically, she holds a Probationary Heat Treatment Qualification Certificate, signifying her training in one of the essential areas of materials processing. Her communication skills and technical foundation support her academic and research endeavors.

🔬 Research Focus

  • Zhang has actively engaged in academic research and innovation competitions. She has published three academic papers: as the first author in the Journal of Lanzhou University of Arts and Science (Natural Science) in 2021 and in Metals in 2025, where she examined how combining direct aging and cryogenic treatment enhances mechanical properties of 18Ni300 via selective laser melting. Additionally, she contributed as a fourth author in Organic Chemistry Magazine in 2020. Her research interests primarily revolve around materials processing and performance optimization, particularly in advanced manufacturing techniques.

🌎Conclusion

  • Zhang Yaling is exceptionally qualified for the Research for Women Researcher Award. Her potential to contribute significantly to the future of materials science, particularly in sustainable and high-performance materials, is clear. Recognizing her achievements through this award will not only honor her current accomplishments but also empower her continued contributions to global scientific progress and the advancement of women in engineering and research.

📖Publications

  • Title: Atomic-scale investigation of B′, Q′ and Q phases in Al-Mg-Si-(Cu) alloys: structural, mechanical and electronic properties via HAADF-STEM and first-principles calculations
    Authors: Bo Qu, Xia Chen, Qiang Chen, Yaling Zhang, Yao Tao, Bin Chen
    Journal: Vacuum

  • Title: The Combination of Direct Aging and Cryogenic Treatment Effectively Enhances the Mechanical Properties of 18Ni300 by Selective Laser Melting
    Authors: Yaling Zhang, Xia Chen, Bo Qu, Yao Tao, Wei Zeng, Bin Chen
    Journal: Metals

Quanzhou Yao | Composite Materials | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Quanzhou Yao | Composite Materials | Best Researcher Award 

Dr. Quanzhou Yao is a Research Assistant Professor at the Southern University of Science and Technology. He received his Bachelor of Engineering and Ph.D. from Tsinghua University. His research focuses on composite materials, nanotribology, and interfacial phenomena, with an emphasis on adhesion, friction, and wear. He has published 13 SCI-indexed papers and holds one patent. Recognized under Shenzhen’s Pengcheng Peacock Plan, Dr. Yao has received funding from the NSFC Youth Fund and the Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Fund. His work advances atomic-scale understanding of friction and supports material design for engineering applications.

Assist. Prof. Dr. Quanzhou Yao | Southern University of Science and Technology | China

Profile

🎓Education

  • Dr. Quanzhou Yao earned both his Bachelor of Engineering and Ph.D. from Tsinghua University, one of the most prestigious institutions in China. His academic training laid a strong foundation in materials science and engineering, supporting his current work in surface and interface phenomena.

👨‍🏫 Experience

  • Dr. Yao currently serves as a Research Assistant Professor at the Southern University of Science and Technology. He has led or participated in a total of seven completed or ongoing research projects, contributing substantially to the field of surface and interface engineering. In addition to his academic roles, he has served as a guest editor for the journal Materials, further showcasing his scholarly leadership.

🤝 Awards

  • Dr. Yao has received multiple honors for his academic excellence and research contributions. He was selected for a prestigious talent program by the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China. In addition, he is recognized as a Category C Talent under Shenzhen’s Pengcheng Peacock Plan. His work has been supported by competitive funding sources, including the Youth Fund of the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) and the Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Fund for Talents.

💡Skills and Certifications

  • Dr. Yao possesses advanced experimental and theoretical expertise in interfacial science, especially in adhesion, friction, and wear behavior at solid surfaces. His research integrates principles of nanotribology and nonlinear dynamics, aimed at solving complex problems related to composite materials and surface interactions.

🔬 Research Focus

  • Dr. Yao’s research centers on composite materials, solid surfaces and interfaces, nanotribology, and nonlinear dynamics. His work seeks to uncover the atomic-scale mechanisms that govern interfacial friction and to translate this knowledge into practical applications. His studies offer essential guidance for interface design in macroscopic engineering, improving material performance and expanding our understanding of interfacial phenomena

🌎Conclusion

  • Dr. Quanzhou Yao demonstrates all the hallmarks of an outstanding researcher—intellectual originality, interdisciplinary expertise, impactful publications, and national-level recognition. His work in nanotribology and composite materials addresses both fundamental scientific questions and real-world engineering challenges. With a proven track record of innovation, international collaboration, and academic leadership, he stands out as a strong candidate for the Research for Best Researcher Award.

📖Publications

  • Assessing distortion in carbon fiber woven fabrics based on machine vision
    Authors: Shiyue Li, Quanzhou Yao, Lin Ye
    Journal: Advanced Manufacturing: Polymer & Composites Science

  • Dual-Scale Stick-Slip Friction on Graphene/h−BN Moiré Superlattice Structure
    Authors: Shuai Zhang, Quanzhou Yao, Lingxiu Chen, Chengxin Jiang, Tianbao Ma, Haomin Wang, Xi-Qiao Feng, Qunyang Li
    Journal: Physical Review Letters

  • Atomic stick-slip friction as a two-dimensional thermally activated process
    Authors: Quanzhou Yao, Jiawei Sun, Xiaoying Zhuang, Peter Wriggers, Xi-Qiao Feng, Qunyang Li
    Journal: Physical Review B

  • Abnormal Raman Characteristics of Graphene Originating from Contact Interface Inhomogeneity
    Authors: Chaochen Xu, Quanzhou Yao, Hongzhi Du, Changyi Hong, Tao Xue, Yilan Kang, Qunyang Li
    Journal: ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces

  • Thickness-dependent frictional behavior of topological insulator Bi₂Se₃ nanoplates
    Authors: Ruijian Zhu, Zengmei Wang, Quanzhou Yao, Qunyang Li, Zhenxiang Cheng, Xinli Guo, Tong Zhang, Xiaoshuai Li, Hideo Kimura, Takao Matsumoto et al.
    Journal: Applied Physics A: Solids and Surfaces