Overview
Background
Dr. Erlei Li is currently a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Queensland, where he continues his research in computational process modelling for sustainable metallurgy. He obtained his BEng and MEng degrees from Northeastern University (China) in 2011 and 2015, respectively, and was awarded a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from Monash University in 2022. Dr. Li previously worked as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Queensland (2022–2023) and spent two years at the National University of Singapore (2023–2025) as a Research Fellow before returning to UQ.
Dr. Li’s research focuses on physics-based modelling and numerical simulation of complex multiphase and powder transport phenomena in metallurgy, advanced manufacturing, and mineral processing. His expertise lies in developing computational frameworks—including CFD, DEM, unresolved and resolved CFD–DEM coupling, VOF, and LBM methods to elucidate the coupled mechanisms of heat transfer, fluid flow, and particle dynamics across multiple scales.
Dr. Li received the Best Student Presentation Award at the 3rd International Symposium on Computational Particle Technology (CPT2021) and was awarded the Humboldt Research Fellowship for Postdocs. He also serves on the Youth Editorial Board of Advanced Powder Materials.
Availability
- Dr Erlei Li is:
- Available for supervision
Qualifications
- Bachelor, Northeastern University (China)
- Masters (Extended), Northeastern University (China)
- Doctor of Philosophy, Monash University
Works
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Featured
2025
Journal Article
Binder-powder interactions in binder jetting: Binder drying, layer shifting, and inter-layer binding
Li, Erlei and Yan, Wentao (2025). Binder-powder interactions in binder jetting: Binder drying, layer shifting, and inter-layer binding. Additive Manufacturing, 110 104951, 1-12. doi: 10.1016/j.addma.2025.104951
Featured
2022
Journal Article
Numerical studies of melt pool and gas bubble dynamics in laser powder bed fusion process
Li, Erlei, Zhou, Zongyan, Wang, Lin, Zou, Ruiping and Yu, Aibing (2022). Numerical studies of melt pool and gas bubble dynamics in laser powder bed fusion process. Additive Manufacturing, 56 102913, 1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.addma.2022.102913
Featured
2021
Journal Article
A three-phase model for simulation of heat transfer and melt pool behaviour in laser powder bed fusion process
Li, E. L., Wang, L., Yu, A. B. and Zhou, Z. Y. (2021). A three-phase model for simulation of heat transfer and melt pool behaviour in laser powder bed fusion process. Powder Technology, 381, 298-312. doi: 10.1016/j.powtec.2020.11.061
2025
Journal Article
A Physics-Informed Neural Network model for combined high and low cycle fatigue life prediction
Liu, Haohao, Ding, Xin, Liu, Jinhui, Zhang, Yanlei, Zhang, Bin, Li, Erlei and Guo, Zixu (2025). A Physics-Informed Neural Network model for combined high and low cycle fatigue life prediction. Mechanics of Materials, 209 105429, 1-13. doi: 10.1016/j.mechmat.2025.105429
2025
Journal Article
Anomalous anisotropy in an additively manufactured solid-solution-strengthened superalloy from room to elevated temperatures
Zhang, Zhenhua, Guo, Zixu, Han, Quanquan, Hu, Daijun, Wu, Shiwei, Fan, Haiyang, Li, Erlei, Li, Ming, Xu, Yilun, Yang, Shoufeng, Huang, Chuanzhen and Yan, Wentao (2025). Anomalous anisotropy in an additively manufactured solid-solution-strengthened superalloy from room to elevated temperatures. International Journal of Plasticity, 192 104409, 1-27. doi: 10.1016/j.ijplas.2025.104409
2023
Journal Article
Unravelling the roles of TiN-nanoparticle inoculant in additively manufactured 316 stainless steel
Tan, Qiyang, Chang, Haiwei, Lindwall, Greta, Li, Erlei, Durga, A., Liang, Guofang, Yin, Yu, Wang, Geoff and Zhang, Ming-Xing (2023). Unravelling the roles of TiN-nanoparticle inoculant in additively manufactured 316 stainless steel. Journal of Materials Science & Technology, 175, 153-169. doi: 10.1016/j.jmst.2023.08.018
2023
Journal Article
Influence of powder size on defect generation in laser powder bed fusion of AlSi10Mg alloy
Chu, Fuzhong, Li, Erlei, Shen, Haopeng, Chen, Zhuoer, Li, Yixin, Liu, Hui, Min, Shiling, Tian, Xinni, Zhang, Kai, Zhou, Zongyan, Zou, Ruiping, Hou, Juan, Wu, Xinhua and Huang, Aijun (2023). Influence of powder size on defect generation in laser powder bed fusion of AlSi10Mg alloy. Journal of Manufacturing Processes, 94, 183-195. doi: 10.1016/j.jmapro.2023.03.046
2023
Journal Article
Laser shape variation influence on melt pool dynamics and solidification microstructure in laser powder bed fusion
Li, Erlei, Shen, Haopeng, Wang, Lin, Wang, Geoff and Zhou, Zongyan (2023). Laser shape variation influence on melt pool dynamics and solidification microstructure in laser powder bed fusion. Additive Manufacturing Letters, 6 100141, 1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.addlet.2023.100141
2023
Journal Article
Simulation of powder spreading of functionally graded materials in powder bed fusion additive manufacturing
Wang, Lin, Li, Erlei, Zhou, Zongyan, Zhang, Baicheng and Yu, Aibing (2023). Simulation of powder spreading of functionally graded materials in powder bed fusion additive manufacturing. Acta Mechanica Sinica/Lixue Xuebao, 39 (1) 722255. doi: 10.1007/s10409-022-22255-x
2022
Journal Article
Particle scale modelling of powder recoating and melt pool dynamics in laser powder bed fusion additive manufacturing: A review
Li, Erlei, Zhou, Zongyan, Wang, Lin, Zou, Ruiping and Yu, Aibing (2022). Particle scale modelling of powder recoating and melt pool dynamics in laser powder bed fusion additive manufacturing: A review. Powder Technology, 409 117789, 1-15. doi: 10.1016/j.powtec.2022.117789
2022
Journal Article
Melt pool dynamics and pores formation in multi-track studies in laser powder bed fusion process
Li, Erlei, Zhou, Zongyan, Wang, Lin, Zheng, Qijun, Zou, Ruiping and Yu, Aibing (2022). Melt pool dynamics and pores formation in multi-track studies in laser powder bed fusion process. Powder Technology, 405 117533, 1-9. doi: 10.1016/j.powtec.2022.117533
2022
Journal Article
Modelling of keyhole dynamics and melt pool flow in laser powder bed fusion process
Li, Erlei, Zhou, Zongyan, Wang, Lin, Zou, Ruiping and Yu, Aibing (2022). Modelling of keyhole dynamics and melt pool flow in laser powder bed fusion process. Powder Technology, 400 117262, 117262. doi: 10.1016/j.powtec.2022.117262
2022
Journal Article
Particle scale modelling of melt pool dynamics and pore formation in selective laser melting additive manufacturing
Li, Erlei, Zhou, Zongyan, Wang, Lin, Shen, Haopeng, Zou, Ruiping and Yu, Aibing (2022). Particle scale modelling of melt pool dynamics and pore formation in selective laser melting additive manufacturing. Powder Technology, 397 117012, 117012. doi: 10.1016/j.powtec.2021.11.056
2022
Journal Article
Powder deposition mechanism during powder spreading with different spreader geometries in powder bed fusion additive manufacturing
Wang, Lin, Zhou, Zongyan, Li, Erlei, Shen, Haopeng and Yu, Aibing (2022). Powder deposition mechanism during powder spreading with different spreader geometries in powder bed fusion additive manufacturing. Powder Technology, 395, 802-810. doi: 10.1016/j.powtec.2021.10.017
2021
Journal Article
Effects of spreader geometry on powder spreading process in powder bed additive manufacturing
Wang, Lin, Yu, Aibing, Li, Erlei, Shen, Haopeng and Zhou, Zongyan (2021). Effects of spreader geometry on powder spreading process in powder bed additive manufacturing. Powder Technology, 384, 211-222. doi: 10.1016/j.powtec.2021.02.022
2021
Conference Publication
Investigation of laser-powder interaction in laser powder bed fusion process in additive manufacturing
Li, Erlei, Wang, Lin, Zou, Ruiping, Yu, Aibing and Zhou, Zongyan (2021). Investigation of laser-powder interaction in laser powder bed fusion process in additive manufacturing. Powders & Grains 2021 – 9th International Conference on Micromechanics on Granular Media, Online, July - August 2021. Les Ulis, Cedex France: EDP Sciences. doi: 10.1051/epjconf/202124912002
2020
Journal Article
Adhesion effects on spreading of metal powders in selective laser melting
Wang, L., Li, E. L., Shen, H., Zou, R. P., Yu, A. B. and Zhou, Z. Y. (2020). Adhesion effects on spreading of metal powders in selective laser melting. Powder Technology, 363, 602-610. doi: 10.1016/j.powtec.2019.12.048
2020
Journal Article
Studies on the fluidization performance of a novel fluidized bed reactor for iron ore suspension roasting
Tang, Zhidong, Gao, Peng, Sun, Yongsheng, Han, Yuexin, Li, Erlei, Chen, Jia and Zhang, Yahui (2020). Studies on the fluidization performance of a novel fluidized bed reactor for iron ore suspension roasting. Powder Technology, 360, 649-657. doi: 10.1016/j.powtec.2019.09.092
2019
Journal Article
Fluidization characteristics of U-Typed reduction chamber with pressure fluctuation method = 压力脉动法探究U型还原室内床层流化特性
Tang, Zhi-Dong, Han, Yue-Xin, Gao, Peng and Li, Er-Lei (2019). Fluidization characteristics of U-Typed reduction chamber with pressure fluctuation method = 压力脉动法探究U型还原室内床层流化特性. Dongbei Daxue Xuebao/Journal of Northeastern University, 40 (8), 1160-1165. doi: 10.12068/j.issn.1005-3026.2019.08.018
2019
Journal Article
Fluidization characteristics of a U-type reduction chamber in a suspension roaster
Tang, Zhidong, Han, Yuexin, Gao, Peng and Li, Erlei (2019). Fluidization characteristics of a U-type reduction chamber in a suspension roaster. Powder Technology, 345, 64-73. doi: 10.1016/j.powtec.2018.12.088
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