
Overview
Background
Professor Mingxing Zhang’s research interests are in the additive manufactruring of metals and MAX phase mateirals, high entropy alloys, new alloy design through machine learning and application of crystallography to engineering materials, surface engineering of metals, and grain refinement for cast metals.
Prof Zhang is a world leader in the area of crystallography of phase transformations and its applications in engineering materials, and is recognised as one of the top researchers in the areas of phase transformations, grain refinement for cast metals, additive manufacturing of metals, and surface engineering.
Prof Zhang obtained his Bachelor of Engineering from the Inner Mongolian University of Science and Technology and Master of Engineering from Northwestern Polytechnical University, China. In 1997 he was awarded his PhD degree by The University of Queensland. His research expertise and interests include crystallography of phase transformations, grain refinement and alloy development of aluminum and magnesium alloys, surface modification and coatings, bainitic transformation and bainitic steels.
Prof Zhang’s research hopes are to apply his fundamental research results to develop new generation metallic materials and to improve the current materials processing techniques. His research outcomes will also offer materials scientists a totally new way to undertake surface treatment for metallic materials, therefore to significantly improve the surface durability of this type of materials. For example, the recently developed new packed powder diffusion coating technique for titanium alloys will enable the replacement of the highly costive superalloys with Ti alloys. The research also hopes to enhance Australia’s competitive ability in international markets in light metals and contribute significantly to material science with the study of the mechanism of phase transformations in solids.
Availability
- Professor Mingxing Zhang is:
- Available for supervision
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Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Engineering, Institution to be confirmed
- Masters (Coursework) of Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Research interests
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Crystallography of phase transformations in solids
Understanding of the crystallography of phase transformation will leads design more effective materials processing techniques and therefore to produce higher quality materials.
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Additive manufacturing of metals
Additive manufacturing is one of the most advanced manufacturing technologies with advantages of high design freedom, short lead time and direct manufacturing of parts from digital files. But, not all engineering alloys can be additively manufactured at this stage. Prof Mingxing Zhang's research aims to design and develop new alloys that suit for additive manufacturing and to modify or inoculating the currently commercial available alloys so that they can be additively manufactured.
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High entropy alloys
High entropy alloy is a relatively new member in the family of the metallic materials with extraordinary mechanical, physical and chemical properties. But, the currently available high entropy alloys are very expensive due to use of high cost metals such as Co and Ta. Prof Mingxing Zhang's group aims to develop new and cost-effective high entropy alloys with the new design strategy to achieve properties that cannot be achieved in common engineering alloys
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Design of new alloys through machine learning
Currently, there are around 65000 commercial alloys used in engineering. But, engineers still face challenge to select right alloys to fulfil a specific application, particularly for the extreme conditions. Hence, researchers and engineers have never been stopping to design new alloys. But, this is not a simple work because there are trillions possibilities in terms of the combination of chemical combinations with processes. Previously used trial-and-error approach will not work. Our research aims to exploit the potencies and design new alloys using the advanced machine learning technique based on the truth of current alloys followed by experimental verifications.
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MAX phase compound materials
MAX phase compounds (MPCs) are lightweight materials that have both metallic and ceramic characteristics. In addition to their functional performance as magnetic, optoelectronic, radiation-resistant, and electrocatalytic materials, MPC materials are also associated with high corrosion and oxidization resistance at high temperatures, cracking self-healing performance, good thermal and electrical conductivity and high mechanical properties. Hence, MPCs have also been considered as emerging advanced materials for engineering applications at special and extreme conditions, such as high temperature, high pressure and corrosion and oxidization environments, in aerospace, nuclear, defence, electrical and other industrial sectors. However, it is currently difficult to produce large quantities of MAX materials and parts using conventional manufacturing processes. Our research aims to in-situ fabrication of MPC parts through additive manufacturing approach using proper powder mixture and processing control.
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Grain refinement of cast metals
The research focuses on seeking new grain refiners for cast metals based on fundamental research results and to refine the as cast grain size, and to improve the properties of cast metals
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Surface treatment of metallic materials
The research aims at developing new surface treatment techniques and/or modify the current techniques in order to effectively imporve the surface properties of metal components.
Works
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2016
Journal Article
Hydrogen trapping in some advanced high strength steels
Liu, Qinglong, Venezuela, Jeffrey, Zhang, Mingxing, Zhou, Qingjun and Atrens, Andrej (2016). Hydrogen trapping in some advanced high strength steels. Corrosion Science, 111, 770-785. doi: 10.1016/j.corsci.2016.05.046
2016
Journal Article
Erratum: Corrigendum to “Crystallography of phase transformation in the self-inclined InAs nanowires grown on GaAs{111}” (Scripta Materialia (2016) 121 (79–83) (S1359646216301671) (10.1016/j.scriptamat.2016.04.039))
Liu, Zhilin, Zhang, Zhi, Jiang, Ripeng, Li, Xiaoqian, Zhang, Mingxing and Qiu, Dong (2016). Erratum: Corrigendum to “Crystallography of phase transformation in the self-inclined InAs nanowires grown on GaAs{111}” (Scripta Materialia (2016) 121 (79–83) (S1359646216301671) (10.1016/j.scriptamat.2016.04.039)). Scripta Materialia, 123, 169-169. doi: 10.1016/j.scriptamat.2016.06.017
2016
Journal Article
A review on hot tearing of magnesium alloys
Song, Jiangfeng, Pan, Fusheng, Jiang, Bin, Atrens, Andrej, Zhang, Mining-X. and Lu, Yun (2016). A review on hot tearing of magnesium alloys. Journal of Magnesium and Alloys, 4 (3), 151-172. doi: 10.1016/j.jma.2016.08.003
2016
Journal Article
Hydrogen concentration in dual-phase (DP) and quenched and partitioned (Q&P) advanced high-strength steels (AHSS) under simulated service conditions compared with cathodic charging conditions
Liu, Qinglong, Zhou, Qingjun, Venezuela, Jeffrey, Zhang, Mingxing and Atrens, Andrej (2016). Hydrogen concentration in dual-phase (DP) and quenched and partitioned (Q&P) advanced high-strength steels (AHSS) under simulated service conditions compared with cathodic charging conditions. Advanced Engineering Materials, 18 (9), 1588-1599. doi: 10.1002/adem.201600217
2016
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Characterization of the secondary phases in spray formed Al-Zn-Mg-Cu-Sc-Zr alloy during hot compression
Ning, Z. L., Guo, S., Zhang, M. X., Cao, F. Y., Jia, Y. D. and Sun, J. F. (2016). Characterization of the secondary phases in spray formed Al-Zn-Mg-Cu-Sc-Zr alloy during hot compression. Journal of Materials Research, 31 (16), 2465-2472. doi: 10.1557/jmr.2016.224
2016
Journal Article
Crystallography of phase transformation in the self-inclined InAs nanowires grown on GaAs(111)
Liu, Zhilin, Zhang, Zhi, Jiang, Ripeng, Li, Xiaoqian, Zhang, Mingxing and Qiu, Dong (2016). Crystallography of phase transformation in the self-inclined InAs nanowires grown on GaAs(111). Scripta Materialia, 121, 79-83. doi: 10.1016/j.scriptamat.2016.04.039
2016
Journal Article
L2,p-norm and sample constraint based feature selection and classification for AD diagnosis
Zhang, Mingxing, Yang, Yang, Zhang, Hanwang, Shen, Fumin and Zhang, Dongxiang (2016). L2,p-norm and sample constraint based feature selection and classification for AD diagnosis. Neurocomputing, 195, 104-111. doi: 10.1016/j.neucom.2015.08.111
2016
Journal Article
A review of hydrogen embrittlement of martensitic advanced high-strength steels
Venezuela, Jeffrey, Liu, Qinglong, Zhang, Mingxing, Zhou, Qingjun and Atrens, Andrej (2016). A review of hydrogen embrittlement of martensitic advanced high-strength steels. Corrosion Reviews, 34 (3), 153-186. doi: 10.1515/corrrev-2016-0006
2016
Journal Article
A review of the influence of hydrogen on the mechanical properties of DP, TRIP, and TWIP advanced high-strength steels for auto construction
Liu, Qinglong, Zhou, Qingjun, Venezuela, Jeffrey, Zhang, Mingxing, Wang, Jianqiu and Atrens, Andrej (2016). A review of the influence of hydrogen on the mechanical properties of DP, TRIP, and TWIP advanced high-strength steels for auto construction. Corrosion Reviews, 34 (3), 127-152. doi: 10.1515/corrrev-2015-0083
2016
Journal Article
On the dynamic mechanical property and deformation mechanism of as-extruded Mg-Sn-Ca alloys under tension
Huang, Qiuyan, Pan, Hucheng, Tang, Aitao, Ren, Yuping, Song, Bo, Qin, Gaoqu, Zhang, Mingxing and Pan, Fusheng (2016). On the dynamic mechanical property and deformation mechanism of as-extruded Mg-Sn-Ca alloys under tension. Materials Science and Engineering A, 664, 43-48. doi: 10.1016/j.msea.2016.03.125
2016
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Crystallographic study of grain refinement in low and medium carbon steels
Li, Ming, Li, Jianmin, Qiu, Dong, Zheng, Qing, Wang, Geoff and Zhang, Ming-Xing (2016). Crystallographic study of grain refinement in low and medium carbon steels. Philosophical Magazine, 96 (15), 1556-1578. doi: 10.1080/14786435.2016.1171413
2016
Journal Article
On grain coarsening and refining of the Mg-3Al alloy by Sm
Hu, Xiaoyu, Fu, Penghuai, St John, David, Peng, Liming, Sun, Ming and Zhang, Mingxing (2016). On grain coarsening and refining of the Mg-3Al alloy by Sm. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 663, 387-394. doi: 10.1016/j.jallcom.2015.11.193
2016
Journal Article
Oxidation resistance of Mg-9Al-1Zn alloys micro-alloyed with Be
Tan, Qiyang, Mo, Ning, Jiang, Bin, Pan, Fusheng, Atrens, Andrej and Zhang, Ming-Xing (2016). Oxidation resistance of Mg-9Al-1Zn alloys micro-alloyed with Be. Scripta Materialia, 115, 38-41. doi: 10.1016/j.scriptamat.2015.12.022
2016
Journal Article
The influence of CaO addition on grain refinement of cast magnesium alloys
Ali, Yahia, Qiu, Dong, Jiang, Bin, Pan, Fusheng and Zhang, Ming-Xing (2016). The influence of CaO addition on grain refinement of cast magnesium alloys. Scripta Materialia, 114, 103-107. doi: 10.1016/j.scriptamat.2015.12.015
2016
Journal Article
The intrinsic effect of long period stacking ordered phases on mechanical properties in Mg-RE based alloys
Li, Y. X., Zhu, G. -z., Qiu, D., Yin, D. D., Rong, Y. H. and Zhang, M. -X. (2016). The intrinsic effect of long period stacking ordered phases on mechanical properties in Mg-RE based alloys. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 660, 252-257. doi: 10.1016/j.jallcom.2015.11.098
2016
Conference Publication
Hydrogen permeation in dual phase (DP) and quenched and partitioned (Q&P) advanced high strength steels (AHSS) under cathodic charging and simulated service conditions
Venezuela, Jeffrey, Zhang, Mingxing, Zhou, Qingjun and Liu, Qinglong (2016). Hydrogen permeation in dual phase (DP) and quenched and partitioned (Q&P) advanced high strength steels (AHSS) under cathodic charging and simulated service conditions. 2016 European Corrosion Congress, Montpellier, France, 11-15 September 2016.
2016
Conference Publication
Assessing hydrogen embrittlement susceptibility of automotive MS-AHSS using the linearly increasing stress test
Venezuela, J., Liu, Q., Zhang, M., Zhou, Q. and Atrens, A. (2016). Assessing hydrogen embrittlement susceptibility of automotive MS-AHSS using the linearly increasing stress test. Annual ACA Conference on Corrosion and Prevention 2016, Auckland, New Zealand, 13 - 16 November 2016. Kerrimuir VIC Australia: Australasian Corrosion Association.
2016
Conference Publication
Hydrogen permeation in dual phase (DP) and quenched and partitioned (Q&P) advanced high strength steels (AHSS) under cathodic charging and simulated service conditions
Liu, Qinglong, Venezuela, Jeffrey, Zhang, Mingxing, Zhou, Qingjun and Atrens, Andrej (2016). Hydrogen permeation in dual phase (DP) and quenched and partitioned (Q&P) advanced high strength steels (AHSS) under cathodic charging and simulated service conditions. EUROCORR 2016, Montpellier, France, 11 - 15 September 2016. Cefracor.
2016
Journal Article
High tensile plasticity and strength of a CuZr-based bulk metallic glass composite
Ning, Zhiliang, Liang, Weizhong, Zhang, Mingxing, Li, Zongze, Sun, Haichao, Liu, Ailian and Sun, Jianfei (2016). High tensile plasticity and strength of a CuZr-based bulk metallic glass composite. Materials and Design, 90, 145-150. doi: 10.1016/j.matdes.2015.10.117
2016
Journal Article
Asymmetric oxidation of vinyl- and ethynyl terthiophene ligands in triruthenium complexes
Zhang, Jing, Sun, Chao-Fang, Zhang, Ming-Xing, Hartl, FrantiŠek, Yin, Jun, Yu, Guang-Ao, Rao, Li and Liu, Sheng Hua (2016). Asymmetric oxidation of vinyl- and ethynyl terthiophene ligands in triruthenium complexes. Dalton Transactions, 45 (2), 768-782. doi: 10.1039/c5dt04083c
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Supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Fabrication of crack-free novel Ni-based superalloys by additive manufacturing
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Development of new cost-effective cast irons for metallurgy processing
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Yongjun Peng
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Doctor Philosophy
Additive manufacturing of MAX Phase parts for applications in extreme environments
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Qiyang Tan
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Doctor Philosophy
Hydrogen Embrittlement of Additively Manufactured Advanced Structural Materials
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Andrej Atrens, Dr Qiyang Tan, Dr Jeffrey Venezuela
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Doctor Philosophy
Additive Manufacturing of High Entropy Alloys
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Qiyang Tan
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Doctor Philosophy
AI-assisted alloy design to achieve superior performance
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Qiyang Tan
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Doctor Philosophy
Development of 3D printed Metal Scaffold to enhance bone in-growth
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Justin Cooper-White
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Doctor Philosophy
Additive manufacturing of H13 steel
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Ruth Knibbe, Dr Qiyang Tan
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Doctor Philosophy
Advanced high strength 316L-TiN steel composites using selective laser melting
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Laser additive manufacturing of iron and its alloys
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Qiyang Tan
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Doctor Philosophy
Selective Surface Oxidation in Differential Particle Separation
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Yongjun Peng
Completed supervision
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Design of New Wrought Aluminium Alloys with Improved Performance Assisted by Machine Learning
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Ruth Knibbe, Dr Qiyang Tan
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Novel Approaches to Microstructural improvements of Austenitic Manganese Steel
Principal Advisor
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Novel approaches to improve the mechanical properties of a high-strength low-alloy steel
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Andrej Atrens
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Modification of primary carbides in a hypereutectic high chromium cast iron
Principal Advisor
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Development of cost-effective high-entropy alloys with superior mechanical properties
Principal Advisor
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Design and Tailoring of Additively Manufactured Titanium and Titanium Alloys by Laser Powder Bed Fusion
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Matthew Dargusch
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Development of new creep-resistant magnesium alloys with low cost
Principal Advisor
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2018
Doctor Philosophy
Influence of trace addition of Be on the oxidation behaviour of Mg alloys
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Andrej Atrens
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2015
Doctor Philosophy
A Microstructural and Kinetic Study of Molten Aluminium Oxidation in Relation to Dross Formation
Principal Advisor
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
Role of the peritectics in grain refinement of cast aluminium alloys
Principal Advisor
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
Bonding mechanism of cold sprayed Al and Al-Al2O3 composite coatings on Mg alloy
Principal Advisor
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2012
Doctor Philosophy
Development of Novel Surface Coating Techniques for Titanium Alloys
Principal Advisor
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2010
Doctor Philosophy
Surface Nanocrystallization and Surface Alloying of Aluminium Alloys
Principal Advisor
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
The discharge performance of advanced Mg-based alloys for Mg-air battery
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Andrej Atrens
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Hydrogen Embrittlement of Advanced High Strength Steels for Auto Applications
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Jeffrey Venezuela, Emeritus Professor Andrej Atrens
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Inhibition of Bubble Coalescence and Improvement of Froth Flotation Using Acoustic Sound
Associate Advisor
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Investigation of starches as depressant in the flotation separation of hematite from quartz
Associate Advisor
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Influence of hydrogen on some DP, Q&P and TWIP grades of advanced high strength steels for auto construction
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Andrej Atrens
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
The Influence of Hydrogen on MS980, MS1180, MS1300 and MS1500 Martensitic Advanced High Strength Steels Used for Automotive Applications
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Andrej Atrens
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Grain refinement of ferritic structural steel
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Geoff Wang
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
A study of frother chemistry and froth behaviour in coal flotation
Associate Advisor
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- Biomaterials
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- Metallurgy
- Metals - grain refinement
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