Prof. Dr. Qichi Le | Metallic Materials | Best Researcher Award

Vice Dean of Key Lab at Northeastern University, China

Qichi Le is a distinguished professor at Northeastern University, China, specializing in magnesium alloys and electromagnetic processing of materials. He serves as the Deputy Director of the Key Laboratory of Electromagnetic Processing of Materials (EPM), Director of the Liaoning Electromagnetic Metallurgy Engineering Laboratory, and Director of the Liaoning Magnesium Alloy Engineering Technology Center. He is also a senior member and standing committee member of the Casting Branch of the Chinese Society of Mechanical Engineering, an executive director of the Magnesium Alloy Branch of the China Society for Materials Research, and a member of various other scientific committees. Prof. Le has led over 10 national-level projects, including the National “863” and “973” Programs, the National Science and Technology Support Program, and the National Key R&D Program. His research results have been widely implemented in Chinese enterprises, particularly in magnesium alloy electromagnetic casting technology, which has significantly influenced the industry. With a prolific academic career, he has published over 450 papers, including 300 SCI-indexed articles and 120 JCR first-tier papers. He holds over 80 invention patents, has edited one textbook, and contributed to four monographs. He has supervised 28 Ph.D. students and over 80 master’s students. His expertise and contributions have earned him numerous prestigious awards, including the Second Prize of National Science and Technology Progress Award (2023).

Publication Profile 

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Educational Background 🎓

• Post-PhD (Metallurgy Engineering), Northeastern University (2001-2004)
• Ph.D. (Materials Processing Engineering), Northeastern University (1995-2001)
• M.S. (Metal Forming), Northeastern University (1992-1995)
• B.S. (Nonferrous Metallurgy), Northeastern University of Technology (1986-1990)

Professional Experience 💼

• 2021 – Present: Vice Dean, Key Lab of Electromagnetic Processing of Materials (EPM), Northeastern University
• 2010 – Present: Professor, Key Lab of EPM, Northeastern University
• 2005 – 2009: Associate Professor, Key Lab of EPM, Northeastern University
• 2003 – 2005: Senior Lecturer, Key Lab of EPM, Northeastern University
• 2001 – 2003: Senior Lecturer, Institute of Materials Processing and Forming, Northeastern University
• 1990 – 1992: Assistant Engineer, Fujian Nanping Aluminum Ltd., PRC

Research Interests 🔬

Prof. Qichi Le’s research focuses on:

• Magnesium alloys and their forming techniques
• Electromagnetic processing of materials
• Casting and forming technologies for nonferrous metals
• Advanced manufacturing processes for lightweight metals
• Application of rare earth elements in metal processing

His work has contributed significantly to advancing magnesium alloy electromagnetic casting technology, which has seen widespread industrial adoption.

Awards and Honors🏆✨

Major National & International Awards

• First Prize of Rare Earth Science and Technology Award (2024)
• First Prize of Technical Invention Award of China Magnesite Industry Association (2024)
• Second Prize of National Science and Technology Progress Award (2023)
• International Magnesium Science and Technology Award (Innovation Process of the Year, 2021)
• International Magnesium Science and Technology Award (Excellent Thesis of the Year, 2021)

University and Provincial Awards

• First Prize, China Nonferrous Metal Industry Science and Technology Award (2021)
• First Prize, Invention Award of Shanxi Science and Technology Award (2020)
• Outstanding Teacher, Northeastern University (2020-2022, 2004)
• Supported by New Century Excellent Talents Program, Ministry of Education (2008)
• Hundred-Level Talent, New Century National Talent Project, Liaoning Province (2007)
• Thousand-Level Talent, New Century National Talent Project, Liaoning Province (2004)
• May 4th Medal, Northeastern University (2005)
• Prize for Excellent Ph.D. Dissertation, Northeastern University (2001)
• Cai Guanshen Ph.D. Prize, Northeastern University (1997-1998)

Conclusion🌟

Prof. Qichi Le is a leading expert in magnesium alloy processing and electromagnetic metallurgy, with a strong track record of academic excellence, industrial applications, and mentorship. His contributions to casting technology and lightweight metal manufacturing have earned him widespread recognition in China and internationally. With extensive research output, patents, and national awards, he continues to drive innovation in the field of materials engineering.

Publications 📚

1. 🔹 Interfacial diffusion between SiC and Mg alloys

   • 🖋 Authors: R. Guo, Ruizhen; Q. Le, Qichi; S. Gao, Shutang; …; Q. Liao, Qiyu; F. Yu, Fuxiao
   • 🏛 Journal: Materials Today Communications
   • 🗓 Year: 2025
   • 🔢 Citations: 0

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   🔹 Magnesium alloys strengthened with a combination of light rare earth element Ce and heavy rare earth element Y

   • 🖋 Authors: S. Gao, Shutang; X. Wei, Xifeng; Q. Le, Qichi; …; Q. Liao, Qiyu; L. Bao, Lei
   • 🏛 Journal: Materials Today Communications
   • 🗓 Year: 2025
   • 🔢 Citations: 0

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   🔹 Achieving the improvement of tensile properties and corrosion resistance of Mg-Gd-Sn-Y-Zn-Mn alloy by increasing the concentration of solute elements in nearly equal-amplitude

   • 🖋 Authors: Y. Lin, Yingbin; X. Zhang, Xilong; Q. Le, Qichi; …; Q. Liao, Qiyu; L. Liu, Lichen
   • 🏛 Journal: Journal of Alloys and Compounds
   • 🗓 Year: 2025
   • 🔢 Citations: 0

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   🔹 Nanoarchitectonics of Mg-Nd-Zr-Y-Zn-Ca near-iso-atomic solute low-alloyed magnesium

   • 🖋 Authors: X. Zhang, Xilong; Y. Lin, Yingbin; Q. Le, Qichi; …; J. Wu, Junchao; T. Wang, Tong
   • 🏛 Journal: Journal of Alloys and Compounds
   • 🗓 Year: 2025
   • 🔢 Citations: 1

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   🔹 Research status and prospect of grain refinement in aluminum alloy (Open Access)

   • 🖋 Authors: X. Zhang, Xinyue; Q. Le, Qichi; D. Zhao, Dazhi; …; T. Wang, Tong; Q. Liao, Qiyu
   • 🏛 Journal: Journal of Materials Research and Technology
   • 🗓 Year: 2025
   • 🔢 Citations: 0

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   🔹 Hot deformation behavior and dynamic recrystallization kinetic modeling of the Mg–7Gd–3Y–1Zn–0.5Zr alloy

   • 🖋 Authors: C. Zhong, Chen; Y. Li, Yongjun; Q. Le, Qichi; …; Z. Sun, Zhaoqian; K. Zhang, Kui
   • 🏛 Journal: Journal of Materials Research and Technology
   • 🗓 Year: 2025
   • 🔢 Citations: 0

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   🔹 Mg-xNd-Zn-Zr alloys prepared by in-situ reduction: Study of microstructure, corrosion behavior, and mechanical properties

   • 🖋 Authors: X. Wei, Xifeng; L. Ren, Liang; Q. Le, Qichi; …; Q. Liao, Qiyu; T. Wang, Tong
   • 🏛 Journal: Materials Today Communications
   • 🗓 Year: 2025
   • 🔢 Citations: 0

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   🔹 Numerical simulation of gas tungsten arc welding for ZW61 magnesium alloy thin plates

   • 🖋 Authors: W. Zhou, Weiyang; Q. Le, Qichi; Y. Shi, Ye; …; Z. Yin, Zhaoyang; Y. Jiang, Yanchao
   • 🏛 Journal: Materials Chemistry and Physics
   • 🗓 Year: 2025
   • 🔢 Citations: 0

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   🔹 Effect of solid solution on microstructure and mechanical properties of 6451 Al alloy

   • 🖋 Authors: J. Ran, Jilong; K. Chen, Kaixin; J. Zhao, Jingwei; …; Q. Le, Qichi; Q. Zhu, Qingfeng
   • 🏛 Journal: Cailiao Gongcheng/Journal of Materials Engineering
   • 🗓 Year: 2024
   • 🔢 Citations: 0

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    🔹 Mechanical properties of Mg-Ce-Y-Zr-Zn-Ca microalloyed magnesium alloys composed of near-atomic solute

    • 🖋 Authors: X. Zhang, Xilong; Y. Lin, Yingbin; Q. Le, Qichi; …; R. Guo, Ruizhen; T. Wang, Tong
    • 🏛 Journal: Journal of Alloys and Compounds
    • 🗓 Year: 2024
    • 🔢 Citations: 4