Prof. Huiyuan Wang is from the Key Laboratory of Automobile materials of Ministry of Education & School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jilin University, and is the Dean of School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jilin University.
He received her BS (1998), MS (2002) and PhD (2004) from Jilin University. He has been a full Professor in School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jilin University since 2005. He was awarded the Distinguished Young Scholars of China in 2016.
His main research interest includes non-equilibrium solidification and microstructural control of light alloys, etc. His research and findings have led to more than 150 research papers, with non-self-citations amounting to 3000 times; He has obtained over 20 authorized Chinese Invention Patents; He has been awarded the Distinguished Young Scholars of China, Changbai Mountain Scholar of Jilin Province, National “Top 100 Doctoral Thesis”, Distinguished Experts of Jilin Province, New Century Talents Program, The Prominent Youth of Jilin Province etc. He currently serves as the Editor Board Member of Journal of Materials Science & Technology and Journal of Magnesium and Alloys. He has presided research projects funded by The National Key Research and Development Program, The National Nature Science Foundation of China, The 863 High Technology Project, The National 12th Five-Year Plan, etc.

Education
2004    Ph.D., Materials processing, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jilin University
2002    M.S., Materials processing, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jilin University
1995    B.S., Materials processing, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jilin University

Positions
2016- now  Dean of School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jilin University
2008-2016  Associate Dean of School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jilin University
2005-now   Professor, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jilin University

Awards/Honors
2017 Science and Technology Award of Jilin Province
2016 National Outstanding Young Scholar
2014 National Technology Invention Award
2014 Science and Technology Award of Jilin Province
2007 National Excellent Doctoral Dissertation

Publications

[1] D. Luo, H. Y. Wang, L. Zhang, G. J. Liu, J. B. Li, Q. C. Jiang. Microstructure evolution and tensile properties of hot rolled Mg-6Al-3Sn alloy sheet at elevated temperatures. Materials Science and Engineering a-Structural Materials Properties Microstructure and Processing. 2015; 643: 149-55. 

[2] 王慧远, 李超, 李志刚, 徐进, 韩洪江, 管志平, et al. 纳米增强体强化轻合金复合材料制备及构型设计研究进展与展望. 金属学报. 2019; 55: 683-91. 

[3] H. Zhang, H. Y. Wang, Wang J. G, J. Rong, M. Zha, C. Wang, et al. The synergy effect of fine and coarse grains on enhanced ductility of bimodal-structured Mg alloys. J Alloys Compd. 2019; 780: 312-7. 

[4] H. Y. Wang, J. Rong, G. J. Liu, M. Zha*, C. Wang, D. Luo, Q. C. Jiang, Effects of Zn on the microstructure and tensile properties of as-extruded Mg-8Al-2Sn alloy, Materials Science & Engineering A, 2017, 698: 249-255. 

[5] H. Y. Wang, J. Rong, Z. Y. Yu, M. Zha*, C. Wang, Z. Z. Yang, R. Y. Bu, Q. C. Jiang, Tensile properties, texture evolutions and deformation anisotropy of as-extruded Mg-6Zn-1Zr magnesium alloy at room and elevated temperatures, Materials Science & Engineering A, 2017, 697: 149-157. 

[6] H. Y. Wang, H. C. Yu, C. Li, M. Zha*, C. Wang, Q. C. Jiang, Morphology evolution of primary Mg₂Si in Al-20Mg₂Si-0. 1Ca alloys prepared with various solidification cooling rates, CrystEngComm, 2017, 19(12): 1680-1688. 

[7] H. C. Yu, H. Y. Wang*, L. Chen, M. Zha*, C. Wang, C. Li, Q. C. Jiang, Spheroidization of primary Mg₂Si in Al-20Mg₂Si-4. 5Cu alloy modified with Ca and Sb during T6 heat treatment process, Materials Science & Engineering A, 2017, 685: 31-38. 

[8] L. Lu, H. Y. Wang*, J. G. Wang, C. Wang*, Design and synthesis of ZnO–NiO–Co₃O₄ hybrid nanoflakes as high-performance anode materials for Li-ion batteries, Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 2017, 5: 2530-2538. 

[9] L. Chen, H. Y. Wang*, K. Liu, C. Wang*, D. Luo, Q. C. Jiang, Growth of Mg₂Si crystals shaped by {100} and {111} facets from Al-Mg-Si melts in the presence of calcium, CrystEngComm, 2017, 19(22): 3058-3062. 

[10] Z. P. Yu, M. Zha*, Z. H. Li, C. Wang, H. Y. Wang*, Q. C. Jiang, Achieving fine grain structure and superplasticity in AZ91-0.4Sn magnesium alloy using short flow rolling process, Materials Science & Engineering A, 2017, 695: 1-5. 

[11] H. Y. Wang, X. N. Xue, X. Y. Xu, C. Wang*, L. Chen, Q. C. Jiang, “Effects of doping atoms Sb, Te, Sn, P and Bi on the equilibriumshape of Mg₂Si from first-principles calculations”, CrystEngComm, 2016, 18: 8599-8607. 

[12] X. Zhu, Y. G. Zhao, M. Wu, H. Y. Wang*, Q. C. Jiang, Fabrication of 2014 aluminum matrix composites reinforced with untreated and carboxyl-functionalized carbon nanotubes, Journal of Alloy and Compounds, 2016, 674: 145-152. 

[13] H. Y. Wang, F. Liu, L. Chen, M. Zha*, G. J. Liu, Q. C. Jiang, The effect of Sb addition on microstructures and tensile properties of extruded Al–20Mg₂Si–4Cu alloy, Materials Science & Engineering A, 2016, 657: 331-338. 

[14] X. B. Zhong, Z. Z. Yang, H. Y. Wang*, L. Liu, B. Jin*, M. Zha, Q. C. Jiang, A novel approach to facilely synthesize mesoporous ZnFe₂O₄ nanorods for lithium ion batteries, Journal of Power Sources, 2016, 306: 718-723. 

[15] Z. Z. Yang, H. Y. Wang*, L. Lu, C. Wang, X. B. Zhong, J. G. Wang, Q. C. Jiang, Hierarchical TiO₂ spheres as highly efficient polysulfide host for lithium-sulfur batteries, Scientific Reports, 2016, 6: 22990. 

[16] H. Y. Wang, E. B. Zhang, X. L. Nan, L. Zhang, Z. P. Guan*, Q. C. Jiang, A comparison of microstructure and mechanical properties of Mg–9Al–1Zn sheets rolled from as-cast, cast-rolling and as-extruded alloys, Materials & Design, 2016, 89: 167-172. 

[17] H. C. Yu, H. Y. Wang*, L. Chen, F. Liu, C. Wang, Q. C. Jiang, Heterogeneous nucleation of Mg₂Si on CaSb₂ nucleus in Al-Mg-Si alloys, CrystEngComm, 2015, 17(37): 7048-7055. 

[18] H. Y. Wang*, B. Y. Wang, J. K. Meng, J. G. Wang*, Q. C. Jiang, One-step synthesis of Co-doped Zn₂SnO₄-graphene-carbon nanocomposites with improved lithium storage performances, Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 2015, 3: 1023-1030. 

[19] H. Y. Wang, Z. P. Yu, L. Zhang, C. G. Liu, M. Zha*, C. Wang, Q. C Jiang, Achieving high strength and high ductility in magnesium alloy using hard-plate rolling HPR process, Scientific Reports, 2015, 5. 

[20] H. Y. Wang, E. S. Xue, X. L. Nan, T. Yue, Y. P. Wang, Q. C. Jiang*, Influence of grain size on strain rate sensitivity in rolled Mg-3Al-3Sn alloy at room temperature, Scripta Materialia, 2013, 68(5): 229-232. 

[21] H. Y. Wang, N. Zhang, C. Wang, Q. C. Jiang*, First-principles study of the generalized stacking fault energy in Mg-3Al-3Sn alloy, Scripta Materialia, 2011, 65(8): 723-726. 

[22] C. Wang, H. Y. Wang*, T. L. Huang, X. N. Xue, F. Qiu, Q. C. Jiang*, Generalized-stacking-fault energy and twin-boundary energy of hexagonal close-packed Au: A firstprinciples calculation, Scientific Reports, 2015, 5. 

[23] C. Wang, T. L. Huang, H. Y. Wang*, X. N. Xue, Q. C. Jiang, Effects of distributions of Al, Zn and Al+Zn atoms on the strengtheningpotency of Mg alloys: A first-principles calculations, Computational Materials Science, 2015, 104: 23-28. 

[24] H. Y. Wang, T. T. Feng, L. Zhang, C. G. Liu, Y. Pan, M. Zha*, X. L. Nan, C. Wang, Q. C. Jiang, Achieving a weak basal texture in a Mg–6Al–3Sn alloy by wave-shaped die rolling, Materials and Design, 2015, 88(0261-3069): 157-161. 

[25] X. L. Nan, H. Y. Wang*, J. Rong, E. S. Xue, G. J. Liu, Q. C. Jiang, Tensile Deformation Behaviors in a Fine-Grained, Rolled Mg-3Al-3Sn Alloy at Room Temperature up to 250 degrees C, Advanced Engineering Materials, 2015, 17(2): 199-204. 

[26] B. Y. Wang, H. Y. Wang*, Y. L. Ma, X. H. Zhao, W. Qi, Q. C. Jiang, Facile synthesis of fine Zn₂SnO₄ nanoparticles/graphene composites with superior lithium storage performance, Journal of Power Sources, 2015, 281: 341-349. 

[27] X. B. Zhong, H. Y. Wang*, Z. Z. Yang, B. Jin*, Q. C. Jiang, Facile synthesis of mesoporous ZnCo₂O₄ coated with polypyrrole as an anode material for lithium-ionbatteries, Journal of Power Sources, 2015, 296: 298-304. 

[28] H. Y. Wang, B. Y. Wang, D. Wang, L. Lu, J. G. Wang*, Q. C. Jiang, Facile synthesis of hierarchical worm-like MoS₂ strctures assembled with nanosheets as anode for lithium ion batteries, RSC Advances, 2015, 5: 58084-58090. 

[29] X. Z. Ma, B. Jin*, H. Y. Wang*, J. Z. Hou, X. B. Zhong, H. H. Wang, P. M. Xin, S-TiO₂ composite cathode materials for lithium/sulfur batteries, Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry, 2015, 736: 127-131. 

[30] D. Luo, C. H. Pei, J. Rong, H Y Wang*, Q. Li, Q. C. Jiang, Microstructure and mechanical properties of SiC particles reinforced Mg–8Al–1Sn magnesium matrix composites fabricated by powder metallurgy, Powder Metallurgy, 2015, 58(5): 349-353.