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

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🎓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

Zhiying Ren | Material Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Zhiying Ren | Material Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Industry Collaboration :
  • Prof. Ren has collaborated with key enterprises, including the China Nuclear Power Research and Design Institute, to develop cutting-edge vibration and noise reduction solutions. These industry partnerships underscore his ability to bridge academic research with industrial applications.
Prof. Zhiying Ren, FuZhou University, China

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🎓Early Academic Pursuits

Zhiying Ren’s early academic journey was marked by a deep commitment to mechanical engineering and material science. Her education and training laid a strong foundation for her later contributions in vibration reduction and metal rubber technology. Selected as a high-level talent in Fujian Province (Class B), her early career was characterized by a rapid ascent into specialized research areas, positioning her as an expert in mechanical and aerospace applications.

👩‍🔬Professional Endeavors

  • Zhiying Ren has held prestigious positions, including being a core member of the Joint Fund Innovation Team of the Ministry of Education and serving as a “Tongjiang Scholar” in Quanzhou, Fujian Province. She is also recognized as a special commissioner of Science and Technology in Fujian Province, reflecting her influence and leadership in both academic and industrial sectors.
  • Ren has managed over 30 major projects over the past five years, including three National Natural Science Foundation projects, one of which is a key national defense initiative. Her collaborations span national and provincial institutions, emphasizing her role in nuclear power, aerospace, and vibration noise reduction technologies.

🔬 CONTRIBUTIONS AND RESEARCH FOCUS

  • Ren’s research focuses on advanced vibration and noise reduction technologies for aerospace, marine, and nuclear thermal power equipment. A significant area of her expertise is the development of special vibration damping materials, especially those involving metal rubber technology. This work has practical implications in both military and civil engineering sectors, particularly in noise reduction and oil-water separation technology, where metal rubber serves as a breakthrough material.
  • Her dedication to research aligns with national strategic needs, with breakthroughs in vibration absorption and filtration technology. These advancements have translated into tangible solutions across several engineering fields, including defense and civilian applications.

 

🌍Impact and Influence

  • Zhiying Ren’s impact on her field is profound, with 158 publications in SCI-indexed journals, 92 patents, and numerous collaborations with leading institutions. Her editorial roles in journals such as Symmetry, Vibration, Testing and Diagnosis, and Tribology Journal further cement her influence in the academic community.
  • Through school-enterprise and university-enterprise collaborations, Ren has facilitated the development of crucial technologies, including the design of metal rubber hangers for the China Nuclear Power Research and Design Institute and vibration damping materials for elevator traction machines in partnership with the Fujian Special Equipment Inspection and Research Institute.

🏅ACADEMIC CITES AND RECOGNITION

Ren’s work is widely cited in the academic community, contributing to the development of vibration reduction techniques and materials for industrial applications. Her citation index includes influential works, such as the one referenced with DOI: 10.1002/adfm.202212262, which highlights her contributions to the field of metal rubber technology and its applications in vibration and noise reduction.

🌍 LEGACY AND FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS

  • Ren’s legacy in the field of mechanical engineering is marked by her focus on innovation and practical applications of metal rubber technology. As the director of the Tribology Branch of the Chinese Mechanical Engineering Society and deputy director of several national committees, she has played a key role in shaping research directions in her field. She is also an advocate for promoting women in science, serving as an executive director of the Fujian Female Science and Technology Workers Association.
  • Looking forward, Ren’s ongoing research and collaborations are expected to continue yielding groundbreaking innovations, particularly in vibration reduction technologies and their applications in national defense, nuclear power, and civil engineering.

📰PUBLICATIONS

  • Copper-Free Resin-Based Braking Materials: A New Approach for Substituting Copper with Fly-Ash Cenospheres in Composites
    Authors: Zheng, K., Lin, Y., You, S., Ren, Z., Huang, J.
    Journal: Chinese Journal of Mechanical Engineering (English Edition), 2024, 37(1), 28
  • Design and Mechanical Properties of Metal Rubber Secondary Multidirectional Vibration Isolation System under Random Vibration
    Authors: Shi, X., Zhou, H., Zhou, C., Guo, Z., Ren, Z.
    Journal: Nonlinear Dynamics, 2024, 112(17), pp. 14805–14828
  •  Multi-Scale Pore Model Construction and Damage Behavior Analysis of SiCf/SiC Composite Tubes
    Authors: Yan, W., Ren, Z., Fan, X., Shen, L., Xu, J.
    Journal: Materials Characterization, 2024, 214, 114083
  • Entangled Metallic Porous Material–Silicone Rubber Interpenetrating Phase Composites with Simultaneous High Specific Stiffness and Energy Consumption
    Authors: Zheng, X., Xiao, Z., Ren, Z., Yao, L., Bai, H.
    Journal: Composite Structures, 2024, 341, 118213
  • Ultrasonic Rolling Strengthening of TC11 Titanium Alloy Surface: Corrosion and Wear Properties under Extreme Conditions
    Authors: Zheng, K., Zhao, X., Pan, L., Ren, Z.
    Journal: Wear, 2024, 550-551, 205415