Biography
Hailong Jia is an associate professor at School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jilin University, China. He is also affiliated to International Center of Future Science (Jilin University) and The State Key Laboratory of Automotive Simulation and Control (Jilin University). He received a Bachelor degree from Northeastern University in 2012 and obtained a master degree from Northeastern University in 2014. He was awarded a Ph.D. degree in Materials Science and Engineering in 2018 from Norwegian University of Science and Technology (Norway). Since 2019, he has been a, associate professor in the School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jilin University. He was awarded the "Jilin University Excellent Young Teacher Training Program" (key training stage) in 2019. His research interests include microstructure control and advanced manufacturing technology of high performance light alloys. He has published a series of papers in well recognized journals, including Acta Materialia, Journal of Magnesium and Alloys, Materials & Design, etc.

Education
2018    Ph.D., Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway
2014    M.S., College of Materials and Metallurgy, Northeastern University, P. R. China
2012    B.S., College of Materials and Metallurgy, Northeastern University, P. R. China

Positions
2019-                 Associate professor, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jilin University, China
2018-2019         Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway

Awards/Honors
2022         The Eleventh Metallurgy Dean of National University Nominees Award
2021         "Education" Award of the Teaching and Observation Contest for young and middle-aged teachers of the School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jilin University
2020         Second prize of the sixth Bilingual Teaching Competition for Young and Middle-aged Teachers of Jilin University

Professional Service
Youth Editorial Board member of Casting Technique (2023-)
Youth Editorial Board member of CHINA FOUNDRY (2022-)
Editorial Board member of Contemporary Chemical Research (2022-)
Youth Editorial Board member of Journal of Heat Treatment of Materials (2022-)

Research Interest
Microstructure control, advanced manufacturing technology and industrial application of high performance light alloys

Selected Publications
1. Hailong Jia, Ruben Bjørge, Lingfei Cao, Hui Song, Knut Marthinsen, Yanjun Li*. Quantifying the grain boundary segregation strengthening induced by post-ECAP aging in an Al-5Cu alloy. Acta Materialia, 2018, 155: 199-213.
2. Chao Li, Mingchuang Zhao, Hailong Jia*, Cheng Wang, Pinkui Ma, Min Zha, Huiyuan Wang*. Varied modification mechanisms of Sr and Sb under diverse cooling rates on primary Mg2Si in an Al-20Mg2Si alloy. Metallurgical and Materials Transactions B, 2022, 53(4): 2066-2076.
3. Xiao Ma, Min Zha*, Siqing Wang, Yi Yang, Hailong Jia*, Dan Gao, Cheng Wang, Huiyuan Wang. A rolled Mg-8Al-0.5Zn-0.8Ce alloy with high strength-ductility synergy via engineering high-density low angle boundaries. Journal of Magnesium and Alloys, 2022, 10(10): 2889-2900.
4. Xiao Ma, Min Zha*, Siqing Wang, Yi Yang, Hailong Jia*, Dan Gao, Cheng Wang, Huiyuan Wang. A rolled Mg-8Al-0.5Zn-0.8Ce alloy with high strength-ductility synergy via engineering high-density low angle boundaries. Journal of Magnesium and Alloys, 2022, 10(10): 2889-2900.
5. Min Zha, Jiawei Liang, Hao Xing, Hong Xu, Bo Jiang, Cheng Wang, Hailong Jia*, Huiyuan Wang*. Spheroiding and refining of coarse CaMgSn phase in Mg-Al-Sn-Ca alloys for simultaneously improved strength and ductility via sub-rapid solidification and controlled rolling. Materials Science and Engineering A, 2022, 834: 14259817. WOS: 000761596500002.
6. Zhongzheng Jin, Min Zha*, Siqing Wang, Shichao Wang, Cheng Wang, Hailong Jia*, Huiyuan Wang. Alloying design and microstructural control strategies towards developing Mg alloys with enhanced ductility. Journal of Magnesium and Alloys, 2022, 10(5): 1191-1206.
7. Zhigang Li, Yuan Miao, Hailong Jia*, Rui Zheng, Minghui Wang, Huiyuan Wang. Designing a low-alloyed Mg-Al-Sn-Ca alloy with high strength and extraordinary formability by regulating fine grains and unique texture. Materials Science and Engineering A, 2022, 852: 143687.
8. Min Zha, Shichao Wang, Hailong Jia*, Yi Yang, Pinkui Ma, HuiyuanWang. Effect of minor Ca addition on microstructure and mechanical properties of a low-alloyed Mg–Al–Zn–Sn alloy. Materials Science and Engineering A, 2023, 862: 144457.
9. Yinan Piao, Hailong Jia*, Min Zha*, Pinkui Ma, Dan Gao, Chaoran Yin, Zhizheng Yang, Huiyuan Wang. The effect of quenching rates on microstructure and mechanical properties of an Al-Si-Cu-Mg alloy. Materials Characterization, 2023, 196: 112609.
10. Guangyu Ma, Tuo Cheng, Hailong Jia, Long Yuan, O.M. Ivasishin, D.G. Savvakin, A novel method to fabricate high strength and ductility Ti-3Al-5Mo-4.5 V alloy based on TiH2 and pre-hydrogenated master alloy powders. Materials & Design, 2023, 227: 111791.

Patents
1. Hailong Jia, Mengna Zhang, Wenqiang Zhou, Min Zha, Huiyuan Wang, Lei Zhao, Ming Yang, Yinan Piao, Haidong Zhao. The invention relates to a high ductility Mg-Al-Ca magnesium alloy and its preparation method. ZL202110207584.X. The date of authorization proclamation: 2021-10-08
2. Hailong Jia, Liwen Xue, Min Zha, Huiyuan Wang, Chenggang Wang, Feng Li, Chaoran Yin, Yuqiao Zhao, Jiawang Song, Pinkui Ma. The invention relates to a high strength and toughness cast Al-Si alloy and its preparation method. ZL202110844950.2. The date of authorization proclamation: 2022-06-28
3. Hailong Jia, Liwen Xue, Yinan Piao, Yuqiao Zhao, Haidong Zhao, Yan Qu, Min Zha, Huiyuan Wang. The invention relates to a high performance Al-Ti-V-B alloy refiner as well as its preparation method and application. ZL202110845001.6. The date of authorization proclamation: 2022-05-31
4. Hailong Jia, Yinan Piao, Liwen Xue, Chaoran Yin, Min Zha, Huiyuan Wang, Jiawang Song, Pinkui Ma. The invention relates to a high strength and ductility cast hypoeutectic Al-Si alloy and its preparation method. ZL202110855051.2. The date of authorization proclamation: 2022-02-22
5. Hailong Jia, Wenqiang Zhou, Ming Yang, Min Zha, Huiyuan Wang, Pinkui Ma, Jiawang Song. The invention relates to a high strength and heat resistant Al-Cu-Sc deformed aluminum alloy and its preparation method. ZL202110439304.8. The date of authorization proclamation: 2022-01-21
6. Hailong Jia, Haidong Zhao, Min Zha, Chunping Shang, Run Jiang, Liwen Xue, Yuqiao Zhao, Wenqiang Zhou, Mengna Zhang. The invention relates to a high performance Al-Mg-Si-Cu-Sn aluminum alloy and itspreparation method. ZL202210241986.6. The date of authorization proclamation: 2022-10-11
7. Hailong Jia, Ming Yang, Yuanfang Fu, Zhenfeng Li, Min Zha, Huiyuan Wang. The invention relates to a high strength and ductility weak texture low-alloyed Mg-Zn-Y-Ca-Zr magnesium alloy and its preparation method. ZL202210964881.3. The date of authorization proclamation: 2023-02-03
8. Hailong Jia, Shanliang Xu, Min Zha, Huiyuan Wang, Chenggang Wang, Pengyue Wang, Pinkui Ma, Dan Gao. The invention relates to a corrosion resistant cast Al-Si alloy with high strength and toughness and its preparation method. ZL 202210986610.8. The date of authorization proclamation: 2023-02-03

Projects
2021.01-2023.12  Mechanisms for solidification microstructure evolution during squeeze casting and solid-state phase transformation during aging treatment of novel Mg-Al-Ca based alloys, Youth Project of NSFC, 240000 (RMB)
2023.01-2026.12 Mechanisms for simultaneously improved strength and ductility of novel high performance Mg-Zn-Ca series alloys based on synergic control of heterogeneous lamella microstructures and dissimilar textures between layers, General Program t of NSFC, 540000 (RMB)
2020.01-2022.12 Design, solidification behavior under pressure and microstructure control of high performance squeeze cast aluminum alloys, sub-projects of key research and development from Ministry of Science and Technology, 450000 (RMB)
2021.07-2024.06 Development of high efficiency short-process heat treatment technology of 6xxx series aluminum alloys for railway trains, key research and development project of province, 450000 (RMB)
2021.10-2024.09 Research and application of high performance materials for V-type cylinder block, sub-project of independent innovation (key technology research and development) science and technology, 1250000 (RMB)
2021.10-2022.12 Development of high strength and toughness low pressure/gravity aluminum alloys, Horizontal project of FAW Foundry Co., Ltd., 765000 (RMB)
2022.12-2024.09 Development and industrialization of magnesium alloys for automobile steering knuckle and hybrid battery case, sub-project of independent innovation (key technology research and development) science and technology, 1050000 (RMB)