Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ruifeng Dong | Materials Science | Best Innovator Award

Associate Professor at North University of China | China

Dong Ruifeng is a researcher and lecturer with expertise in metallic materials, particularly titanium and titanium alloys, as well as superalloys and aluminum alloys. His work focuses on the processing and heat treatment of metallic materials, forging and rolling deformation, solid-state phase transformation, and advanced material characterization. He has significant experience in crystallography and electron microscopy techniques, including TEM, HRTEM, SEM, and EBSD. His research contributions include studies on microstructural evolution, phase transformations, and their influence on the mechanical properties of alloys.

Publication Profile 

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Educational Background 

He holds a Ph.D. and a Master’s degree in Materials Science from Northwestern Polytechnical University in China and a Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science from Shaanxi University of Science & Technology. He also completed an academic research visit at LEM3 in France during his doctoral studies.

Professional Experience 

He is currently a lecturer at the North University of China, where he continues his research and teaching activities in materials science and engineering. His previous academic journey includes extensive research in microstructural characterization, phase transformation, and deformation mechanisms of titanium alloys.

Research Interests 

His research interests center on metallic materials, particularly titanium and titanium alloys, superalloys, and aluminum alloys. He focuses on processing methods, heat treatment, forging, rolling deformation, solid-state phase transformation, and the crystallography of metallic systems. His work also emphasizes advanced material characterization using high-resolution microscopy techniques.

Awards and Honors 

He has received multiple academic awards and scholarships during his education, including campus and national-level scholarships for excellence in academic and research performance. These recognitions highlight his consistent achievements and contributions throughout his academic career.

Research Skills 

He is skilled in advanced material characterization techniques such as TEM, HRTEM, SEM, and EBSD. His expertise extends to crystallographic analysis, microstructural characterization, and studying phase transformation mechanisms. He is also proficient in correlating microstructural features with mechanical properties and understanding deformation mechanisms in metallic alloys.

Publications 

1. Correlation between the mechanical properties and the <110> texture in a hot-rolled near β titanium alloy
Year: 2022

2. Hot-corrosion behavior associated with the evolution of corrosion scales of a Ni-based superalloy in molten salts
Year: 2021

3. Morphology characteristics of α precipitates related to the crystal defects and the strain accommodation of variant selection in a metastable β titanium alloy
Year: 2021

4. ω-Assisted refinement of α phase and its effect on the tensile properties of a near β titanium alloy
Year: 2020

5. β to ω transformation strain associated with the precipitation of α phase in a metastable β titanium alloy
Year: 2021

Conclusion 

Dong Ruifeng is a dedicated researcher with a strong academic background and professional experience in the field of metallic materials and advanced characterization. His work integrates theoretical knowledge with practical expertise, contributing significantly to the understanding of phase transformations, deformation behavior, and material properties in metallic systems. He demonstrates strong collaborative skills and adaptability through his international research experience, positioning him as a valuable contributor to scientific and industrial advancements in materials science.