Overview
Background
Dr Xiaodong Ma obtained his Bachelor's Degree in 2006 and a Master's Degree in 2009 from Dalian University of Technology, China, then graduated with a PhD in 2012 from The University of Tokyo, Japan, supported by the Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho: MEXT) Scholarship.
Dr Ma joined The University of Queensland in 2012, right after his PhD graduation, starting as a postdoctoral research fellow.
Dr Ma is now the group leader of the High-Temperature Processing (HTP) group and leading the HTP Program at JKMRC, SMI of UQ. He is an expert in experimental and modelling research on thermodynamics and kinetics of high-temperature materials processing for ferrous, non-ferrous and advanced materials. He has extensive hands-on experience in fundamental study and applied research, including solar cell silicon purification, ironmaking, steel secondary refining, copper smelting, metal extraction from low-grade complexed ores, and waste treatment, etc. His research activities also extend to the development of high-strength and high-end specials steels by sophisticated control of second phase particles. Along with the research, he is also good at materials characterization by operating the analytical facilities of SEM, EPMA, TEM, XRD, ICP, etc.
His current research interests span the decarburization of ironmaking and steelmaking with hydrogen metallurgy and lower CO2 emission technologies in the metallurgical sector and high temperature processing of critical minerals, aiming to bridge the gap between conventional metal production and the emerging circular, sustainable economy..
Availability
- Dr Xiaodong Ma is:
- Available for supervision
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Fields of research
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy of Materials Engineering, University of Tokyo
Works
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2022
Journal Article
Numerical simulation of inner characteristics in COREX shaft furnace with center gas distribution: Influence of bed structure
Zhou, Heng, Xu, Kun, Huang, Jian, Kou, Mingyin, Wu, Shengli, Zhang, Zuoliang, Zhao, Baojun and Ma, Xiaodong (2022). Numerical simulation of inner characteristics in COREX shaft furnace with center gas distribution: Influence of bed structure. International Journal of Chemical Reactor Engineering, 20 (10), 1073-1081. doi: 10.1515/ijcre-2022-0004
2022
Journal Article
Liquid formation in sinters and its correlation with softening behaviour
Kamireddy, Vaishak, Wang, Dongqing, Pan, Wen, Chen, Shaoguo, Evans, Tim, Tang, Fengqiu, Zhao, Baojun and Ma, Xiaodong (2022). Liquid formation in sinters and its correlation with softening behaviour. Metals, 12 (5) 885, 885. doi: 10.3390/met12050885
2022
Journal Article
Review on metal extraction technologies suitable for critical metal recovery from mining and processing wastes
Whitworth, Anne J, Vaughan, James, Southam, Gordon, van der Ent, Antony, Nkrumah, Philip N, Ma, Xiaodong and Parbhakar-Fox, Anita (2022). Review on metal extraction technologies suitable for critical metal recovery from mining and processing wastes. Minerals Engineering, 182 107537, 107537. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2022.107537
2022
Journal Article
Recent progress in upgrading metallurgical-grade silicon to solar-grade silicon via pyrometallurgical routes
Lei, Yun, Ma, Xiaodong, Wang, Ye, Chen, Zhiyuan, Ren, Yongsheng, Ma, Wenhui and Morita, Kazuki (2022). Recent progress in upgrading metallurgical-grade silicon to solar-grade silicon via pyrometallurgical routes. International Journal of Minerals, Metallurgy and Materials, 29 (4), 767-782. doi: 10.1007/s12613-022-2418-3
2022
Journal Article
The formation mechanisms and evolution of multi-phase inclusions in Ti-Ca deoxidized offshore structural steel
Rong, Zhe, Liu, Hongbo, Zhang, Peng, Wang, Feng, Wang, Geoff, Zhao, Baojun, Tang, Fengqiu and Ma, Xiaodong (2022). The formation mechanisms and evolution of multi-phase inclusions in Ti-Ca deoxidized offshore structural steel. Metals, 12 (3) 511, 1-20. doi: 10.3390/met12030511
2022
Journal Article
Phase equilibria in the Na2O-WO3 system
Zhao, Baojun, Su, Kun and Ma, Xiaodong (2022). Phase equilibria in the Na2O-WO3 system. Ceramics International, 48 (11), 15098-15104. doi: 10.1016/j.ceramint.2022.02.039
2022
Journal Article
Effect of solutes on the formation of primary carbides during solidification of hypereutectic high chromium cast irons through thermodynamic modeling
Jain, Abhi-Shek, Chang, Haiwei, Ahmad, Haseeb, Ma, Xiaodong and Zhang, Ming-Xing (2022). Effect of solutes on the formation of primary carbides during solidification of hypereutectic high chromium cast irons through thermodynamic modeling. Journal of Materials Science, 57 (2), 1429-1447. doi: 10.1007/s10853-021-06623-5
2022
Journal Article
Development of a cleaner route for Aluminum–Vanadium alloy production
Yee, Sze Long, Wan, Heli, Chen, Mao, Li, Lanjie, Li, Jianxin and Ma, Xiaodong (2022). Development of a cleaner route for Aluminum–Vanadium alloy production. Journal of Materials Research and Technology, 16, 187-193. doi: 10.1016/j.jmrt.2021.11.125
2022
Journal Article
Numerical simulation and application of tundish cover argon blowing for a two-strand slab continuous casting machine
Li, Yang, Wu, Chenhui, Xie, Xin, Chen, Lian, Chen, Jun, Yang, Xiaodong and Ma, Xiaodong (2022). Numerical simulation and application of tundish cover argon blowing for a two-strand slab continuous casting machine. Metals, 12 (11) 1801, 1-12. doi: 10.3390/met12111801
2021
Journal Article
Formation of complex inclusions in gear steels for modification of manganese sulphide
Ahmad, Haseeb, Zhao, Baojun, Lyu, Sha, Huang, Zongze, Xu, Yingtie, Zhao, Sixin and Ma, Xiaodong (2021). Formation of complex inclusions in gear steels for modification of manganese sulphide. Metals, 11 (12) 2051, 2051. doi: 10.3390/met11122051
2021
Journal Article
Effects of cylindrical particle properties on pile formation
Tian, Xu, Zhou, Heng, Qin, Junren, Cao, Wei, Kou, Mingyin, Wu, Shengli, Wang, Guangwei, Zhao, Baojun and Ma, Xiaodong (2021). Effects of cylindrical particle properties on pile formation. Particulate Science and Technology, 41 (1), 1-10. doi: 10.1080/02726351.2021.2013370
2021
Journal Article
Experimental determination of phase equilibria in the Na2O-SiO2-WO3 system
Zhao, Baojun, Su, Kun and Ma, Xiaodong (2021). Experimental determination of phase equilibria in the Na2O-SiO2-WO3 system. Metals, 11 (12) 2014, 2014. doi: 10.3390/met11122014
2021
Journal Article
Mechanical properties of Cantor alloys driven by additional elements: a review
Zeng, Zhihua, Xiang, Mengqi, Zhang, Dan, Shi, Junjie, Wang, Wei, Tang, Xiaopeng, Tang, Wenxiang, Wang, Ye, Ma, Xiaodong, Chen, Zhiyuan, Ma, Wenhui and Morita, Kazuki (2021). Mechanical properties of Cantor alloys driven by additional elements: a review. Journal of Materials Research and Technology, 15, 1920-1934. doi: 10.1016/j.jmrt.2021.09.019
2021
Journal Article
Phase relationship in V2O3-rich region of the V2O3–CaO system between 1573–1773 K at PO2 = 10−10 and 10−11 atm
Yee, Sze Long, Wang, Xindong, Wan, Heli, Chen, Mao, Li, Lanjie, Li, Jianxin and Ma, Xiaodong (2021). Phase relationship in V2O3-rich region of the V2O3–CaO system between 1573–1773 K at PO2 = 10−10 and 10−11 atm. CALPHAD, 74 102301, 102301. doi: 10.1016/j.calphad.2021.102301
2021
Journal Article
Multiphase microstructure formation and its effect on fracture behavior of medium carbon high silicon high strength steel
Chen, Kui, Li, Huabing, Jiang, Zhouhua, Liu, Fubin, Kang, Congpeng, Ma, Xiaodong and Zhao, Baojun (2021). Multiphase microstructure formation and its effect on fracture behavior of medium carbon high silicon high strength steel. Journal of Materials Science and Technology, 72, 81-92. doi: 10.1016/j.jmst.2020.09.034
2021
Journal Article
Phase equilibrium studies in V2O5-Fe2O3 and V2O5-TiO2 systems
Feng, Desheng, Li, Ming, Yee, Sze Long, Jiang, Yang, Chen, Mao, Peng, Yi and Ma, Xiaodong (2021). Phase equilibrium studies in V2O5-Fe2O3 and V2O5-TiO2 systems. Journal of the American Ceramic Society, 104 (9) jace.17851, 4843-4853. doi: 10.1111/jace.17851
2021
Journal Article
Harmless treatment and valuable metals recovery of tungsten leaching residues: a thermodynamic and experimental study
Su, Kun, Ma, Xiaodong and Zhao, Baojun (2021). Harmless treatment and valuable metals recovery of tungsten leaching residues: a thermodynamic and experimental study. JOM, 73 (6), 1937-1946. doi: 10.1007/s11837-021-04682-2
2021
Journal Article
Alternative resources for producing nickel matte - laterite ores and polymetallic nodules
Su, Kun, Wang, Feng, Parianos, John, Cui, Zhixiang, Zhao, Baojun and Ma, Xiaodong (2021). Alternative resources for producing nickel matte - laterite ores and polymetallic nodules. Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy Review, 43 (5), 584-597. doi: 10.1080/08827508.2021.1910509
2021
Journal Article
Modification of phosphorous enrichment behaviours in steelmaking slags based on phase transformations
Sun, Yongqi, Chen, Mao, Ma, Xiaodong, Zhao, Zhixing, Evans, Tim and Zhao, Baojun (2021). Modification of phosphorous enrichment behaviours in steelmaking slags based on phase transformations. JOM, 73 (6), 1845-1852. doi: 10.1007/s11837-021-04644-8
2021
Journal Article
Phase equilibria of the Al2O3–CaO–SiO2-(0%, 5%, 10%) MgO slag system for non-metallic inclusions control
Yao, Zan, Ma, Xiaodong and Lyu, Sha (2021). Phase equilibria of the Al2O3–CaO–SiO2-(0%, 5%, 10%) MgO slag system for non-metallic inclusions control. Calphad, 72 102227, 102227. doi: 10.1016/j.calphad.2020.102227
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Reduction and degradation behaviour of iron ores in hydrogen shaft furnace
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Geoff Wang, Dr Helen Tang
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Doctor Philosophy
Upcycling and valorisation of steelmaking slags
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Helen Tang
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Master Philosophy
Iron ore reduction using hydrogen and electric iron making
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Meng Sun
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Doctor Philosophy
Low emission iron and steelmaking using hydrogen to pre-reduce lump ore
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Tom Rufford, Professor Geoff Wang, Dr Helen Tang
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Doctor Philosophy
Unravelling novel sulphide transformation pathways for critical metal recovery
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Anita Parbhakar-Fox
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Doctor Philosophy
evaporative refrigeration systems using liquid desiccants
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Alexander Klimenko, Dr Yuanshen Lu
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Doctor Philosophy
Modelling of thermal engineering management for hydrogen ironmaking in shaft furnace
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Tom Rufford, Professor Geoff Wang
Completed supervision
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Formation and Control of Sulphides in High-End Gear Steels
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Geoff Wang, Professor Lianzhou Wang
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Liquid Formation and Its Role in Iron Sintering Process
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Helen Tang
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Refining and Toughening Mechanism by Ti-Mg and Ti-Ca Addition in Offshore Steels
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Geoff Wang
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Development of sustainable processes for recycling spent lithium-ion batteries
Associate Advisor
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2021
Master Philosophy
Fundamental Study on Efficient Utilisation of Tungsten Resources
Associate Advisor
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