Ms. Xiaoyu Yang | Steel | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Xiaoyu Yang , University of Science and Technology Beijing , China.

Ms. Xiaoyu Yang is a Ph.D. student at the University of Science and Technology Beijing (USTB), specializing in advanced high-strength steel (AHSS) with a focus on hole expansion properties. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Materials Processing and Control Engineering from Inner Mongolia University of Technology, where he earned a winner prize in the College Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition. Xiaoyu is also a visiting Ph.D. researcher at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, conducting research on scrap-tolerant and recycling-friendly metallic alloys. He has published 12 journal articles, holds 4 patents, and has actively contributed to multiple industry projects.

Publication Profile

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🎓 Education and Experience

• 🎓 Bachelor’s Degree: Materials Processing and Control Engineering, Inner Mongolia University of Technology, 2015.09 – 2019.07 (Specialized in welding, Winner Prize in Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition)

• 🎓 Ph.D. Candidate: Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, 2019.09 – present (Focus on high-strength steel and hole expansion properties)

• 🌍 Visiting Ph.D.: KTH Royal Institute of Technology, 2023.11 – 2024.11 (Research on scrap-tolerant and recycling-friendly metallic alloys)

• 🤝 Collaborations: Collaboration in Wise Project at KTH and partnership with Bao Steel in USTB

Suitability Summary

Best Researcher Award recognizes outstanding contributions to scientific research and innovation. Xiaoyu Yang, a Ph.D. student at the University of Science and Technology Beijing (USTB), is an exemplary candidate for this award. His research focuses on developing advanced high-strength steel (AHSS) with improved hole expansion properties and exploring sustainable metallic alloys at KTH Royal Institute of Technology.

🧠 Professional Development

Ms. Xiaoyu Yang has demonstrated extensive expertise in materials science, focusing on the development of advanced high-strength steel (AHSS) and sustainable alloys. He has actively participated in 2 major research projects and 3 consultancy assignments, addressing engineering challenges through collaboration with enterprises. Xiaoyu’s work has resulted in 12 published journal articles (SCI, Scopus), 4 patents, and notable oral presentations at international conferences such as MSE2024 and the 7th China-UK Steel Forum. His work bridges the gap between academic research and industrial applications, earning widespread recognition and feedback.

🔬 Research Focus

Ms. Xiaoyu Yang’s research primarily focuses on advanced high-strength steel (AHSS), emphasizing the microstructure, mechanical properties, and hole expansion characteristics required for automotive and structural applications. He also explores the Compact Strip Production (CSP) process to optimize steel properties. During his visiting research at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Xiaoyu investigates scrap-tolerant and recycling-friendly metallic alloys, promoting sustainable material innovations aligned with circular economy principles. His multidisciplinary expertise positions him at the forefront of metallurgical research aimed at enhancing both performance and environmental sustainability.

🏆 Awards and Honors

• 🏆 Winner Prize: College Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition (2019)

• 📚 12 Published Papers: SCI and Scopus-indexed high-impact journals

• 🛠️ 4 Patents: Innovations in metallic materials and sustainable alloys

• 🤝 Research Collaborations: Wise Project at KTH and Bao Steel partnership at USTB

• 🎤 Conference Presentations: Oral reports at MSE2024 and 7th China-UK Steel Forum

• 🌍 International Recognition: Visiting Ph.D. position at KTH for sustainable materials research

Publication Top Notes

1️⃣ On the High Elastic Modulus Mechanism of Iron Matrix Composites

• 📅 Publication Date: January 2025

• 📄 Type: Journal Article

• 📚 Journal: Metals

• 🔗 DOI: 10.3390/met15020129

• 👥 Contributors: Hangrui Liu, Qi Zhang, Xing Fang, Xiaoyu Yang, Mai Wang, Xiqing Tang, Yanxin Wu, Zhenli Mi

• 🏢 Publisher: Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute

2️⃣ Improving Flangeability of Multiphase Steel by Increasing Microstructural Homogeneity

• 📅 Publication Date: 2024

• 📄 Type: Journal Article

• 📚 Journal: Journal of Iron and Steel Research International

• 🔗 DOI: 10.1007/s42243-023-01075-4

• 📚 EID: 2-s2.0-85168882973

• 📚 ISSN: 2210-3988 / 1006-706X

• 👥 Contributors: Yang X.-Y., Yang Y.-G., Fang X., Zhang H.-L., Mi Z.-L.

• 🏢 Source: Scopus – Elsevier

3️⃣ Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of the Laser Welded Air-Hardening Steel Joint

• 📅 Publication Date: 2024

• 📄 Type: Journal Article

• 📚 Journal: Materials Characterization

• 🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.matchar.2024.114048

• 📚 EID: 2-s2.0-85195091109

• 📚 ISSN: 1044-5803

• 👥 Contributors: Fang X., Wu Y.-X., Yang X.-Y., Yang Y.-G., Cheng L., Zhang Q., Liu X.-Y., Mi Z.-L.

• 🏢 Source: Scopus – Elsevier

4️⃣ Constitutive Modeling for Elevated Temperature Flow Behavior of a Novel Cr-Si Alloyed Hot Stamping Steel

• 📅 Publication Date: 2023

• 📄 Type: Journal Article

• 📚 Journal: Materials Research Express

• 🔗 DOI: 10.1088/2053-1591/acd89a

• 📚 EID: 2-s2.0-85163582952

• 📚 ISSN: 2053-1591

• 👥 Contributors: Zhu R., Yang X., Mi Z., Jiang H., Yang Y., Wang M., Zhang Q., Wu Y., Li L.

• 🏢 Source: Scopus – Elsevier

5️⃣ Effects of Nano-Ceramic Additives on High-Temperature Mechanical Properties and Corrosion Behavior of 310S Austenitic Stainless Steel

• 📅 Publication Date: 2023

• 📄 Type: Journal Article

• 📚 Journal: Journal of Iron and Steel Research International

• 🔗 DOI: 10.1007/s42243-022-00828-x

• 📚 EID: 2-s2.0-85137455012

• 📚 ISSN: 2210-3988 / 1006-706X

• 👥 Contributors: Zhu R., Wang M., Mi Z.-L., Zhang Q., Yang X.-Y., Yang Y.-G., Wu Y.-X.

• 🏢 Source: Scopus – Elsevier

6️⃣ Effects of the Superheating Degree and Cooling Intensity on the As-Cast Microstructure of CP780 Thin Slab

• 📅 Publication Date: 2023

• 📄 Type: Journal Article

• 📚 Journal: International Journal of Cast Metals Research

• 🔗 DOI: 10.1080/13640461.2023.2188682

• 📚 EID: 2-s2.0-85150596994

• 📚 ISSN: 1743-1336 / 1364-0461

• 👥 Contributors: Fang X., Yang Y.-G., Mu W., Yang X.-Y., Zhang H.-L., Mi Z.-L.

• 🏢 Source: Scopus – Elsevier

7️⃣ Metadynamic Recrystallization in the Isothermal Double Compression of CP800 Steel

• 📅 Publication Date: 2025 (Preprint)

• 📄 Type: Working Paper

• 📚 DOI: 10.20944/preprints202501.2105.v1

• 🏢 Source: Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)

Conclusion

Xiaoyu Yang’s remarkable contributions to materials science, coupled with his innovative research and industry engagement, make him a deserving recipient of the Best Researcher Award. His ability to translate academic research into practical applications, complemented by international collaborations, positions him as a leader in the advancement of sustainable metallurgy and high-strength steel development.