Metallurgical engineer/ Metallurgist

Qiang Zeng

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Lexington, KY 40508

Mobile: 859-***-****

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EDUATION:

• Ph.D in Materials Science and Engineering

University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY (08/2004-06/2009)

• B.S. in Materials Science and Engineering

Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, China (09/1993-07/1998)

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATION:

• Strong background and over 10 years experience in materials selection, thermo-mechanical processing optimization, mechanical properties testing, materials characterization, texture determination and quantification, failure analysis, fatigue damage and fracture mechanics in metallic alloys, including Al alloys, Ni-based superalloys and Iron/Steel.

• Skilled with materials characterization techniques (XRD, TEM, SEM, OM, EDS, and EBSD) and expertise in mechanical properties analysis and related instrument operation( Fatigue, Tension, Compression, Creep, Olsen, Drawing, Micro and Macro hardness)

• Ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative environment.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

2004 – PRESENT: Research Assistant

Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY

• Developed and completed two research projects, funded by NSF and DoD respectively, on continuous cast 2xxx, 3xxx and 5xxx Al alloys.

• Researched the tensile and fatigue properties of the CC AA 2xxx Al alloys produced by conventional processing; designed an optimized thermo-mechanical processing to refine grain structure and obtain a maximum very fine precipitation, with which the fatigue properties were enhanced as high as 28%.

• Studied fatigue behavior of the 2xxx Al alloys produced by conventional and optimized methods, including fatigue limit testing, crack initiation and propagation and fracture mechanism investigation.

• Evaluated the strengthening mechanism of 2xxx Al alloys using material characterization techniques, such as SEM, TEM, EBSD and XRD.

• Investigated the relationship between texture, microstructure and mechanical properties in 3xxx and 5xxx Al alloys during hot rolling, cold rolling and recrystallization; developed a model to predict the evolution of textures and structures during such thermo-mechanical processing.

• Studied the formation mechanism of a detrimental recrystallization texture and designed a thermo-mechanical processing to minimize its volume fraction in 3xxx Al alloys, by which the formability and mechanical properties were markedly improved.

• Conducted thermo-mechanical experiments on Al alloys, including cold rolling, batch and salt bath heat treatment, quenching, stretching and natural and artificial aging.

• Performed comprehensive analysis and solution of failures of fan hubs made by cast Al alloys; developed Fracture mechanics study on Al alloys and steels.

• Skilled running lab equipment to develop investigation on mechanical properties (tension, fatigue, macro and micro hardness) and material characterization (SEM, EBSD, XRD, OM, EDS and TEM).

• Drafted and finalized NSF annual report; summarized and presented project development to peers on group meeting and annual materials conference.

• Explored the new function and drafted testing specification of existing tensile machine; made various samples for OM, SEM, TEM, EBSD, tension and fatigue experiments.

• Directed graduate students on metallographic experiments and mechanical tests; trained students on using of electronic microscopes, fatigue and tension equipment.

• Drafted and published over ten technical articles in prestigious materials journals the referred conference proceedings so far.

1998 – 2004: Materials Research Engineer

Beijing International Aeronautical Materials Corporation, Beijing, China

• Initiated, managed, and conducted projects on the metallurgy of superalloys; Studied roles of critical elements on the casting, diffusion behaviors, microstructure stability, strengthening, and high temperature performance of the superalloys.

• Investigated the boundary condition between module shell and the melted superalloy; developed phase identification of various materials, including ceramic, composite, metallic alloys and coating; determined the crystallographic orientation of single crystal superalloy; measured residual stress and retained austenite of various steels.

• Managed a metallographic laboratory with various material analytical testing and technical services; provided technical support to other departments and customers; Assisted in resolving metallurgical problems to all aspects of gas turbine manufacturing processes.

• Published eight technical articles in materials journals.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Experience with Six Sigma and familiar with ASTM standard

• Software: MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Access, MS Visio, Origin, ANSYS, Adobe Photoshop

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