Research Interests:

1. Light alloy semi-solid processing technology and its application.

    1.1 Light alloy semi-solid slurry preparation technology, and intelligent equipment.

    1.2 Light alloy semi-solid processing technology, and intelligent production line.

    1.3 Design and manufacture of lightweight components for vehicle and communication equipment.

2. Light alloy new materials

    2.1 High strength and high toughness aluminum alloy.

    2.2 High strength and high thermal conductivity aluminum alloy.

    2.3 Aluminum alloy nanocomposite particle refiner.

Educational Background:

1. Graduated from Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics in 2012, majoring in materials science and engineering, bachelor degree in engineering, double degree in law

2. Graduated from Beijing Research Institute of Nonferrous Metals in 2017, majoring in materials science and engineering, Ph.D.

Work Experience:

2017.07-present, Southern University of Science and Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship College

Project experience:

Vertical topic:

[1] Shenzhen's technical research project, research and development of key technologies for automotive lightweight new aluminum alloy materials, 4 million yuan, 2018/03 – 2020/03, hosted sub-projects

[2] Shenzhen Basic Research (Free Exploration) project, based on the research of heterogeneous nucleation mechanism of 3D printed high-strength aluminum alloy with composite nano-particle refinement, 500,000 yuan, 2019/01 – 2020/12, participation

[3] State Key Laboratory Development Fund for Materials Forming and Molding Technology, P2019-026, Research on synergistic refinement mechanism of nano-TiN/Ti composite refiner for laser melting forming 7050 high-strength aluminum alloy in selected area, 2019/01 – 2020/ 12,500,000 yuan, hosted

[4] Shenzhen Peacock Project Peacock Team Project, KQTD20170328154443162, lightweight materials and manufacturing technology for vehicles and communication equipment, 2018/04 – 2022/03, 20 million yuan, participation

[5] Shenzhen Basic Research (Free Exploration) Project, JCYJ20170817110144233, 7xxx series of high-strength aluminum alloy multiphase melt direct writing device and technology development, 2018/03 – 2020/03, 500,000 yuan, participation

[6] Shenzhen Peacock Technology Innovation Project, KQJSCX20170328155402991, Research on micro-flow mechanism and control mechanism of semi-solid metal, 2017/10 – 2019/09, 1 million yuan, participation

[7] Shenzhen Basic Research (Free Exploration) Project, JCYJ20170307110223452, Study on Microscopic Growth Mechanism of Near-Spherical Structure of Aluminum Alloy under Thermal Control, 2017/06 – 2019/05, 500,000 RMB, Participation

[8] Special project of national key R&D plan, 2016YFB0301003, semi-solid forming technology for high-performance aluminum alloy structural parts, 2016/07 – 2020/12, 9.06 million yuan, participation

[9] National Science and Technology Support Program, 2012BAE14G01, Demonstration of Precision Forming Technology Development and Industrialization of Complex Aluminum Parts for Aluminum Alloys and Composite Materials, 2012/07 – 2014/12, 9.46 million, Participation

[10] National International Science and Technology Cooperation Special Project, 2012DFA50300, Key Manufacturing Technology Cooperation Research for Automotive Engine Core Components, 2012/05 – 2015/04, 4.74 million yuan, participation

[11] National Natural Science Foundation of China, Science Fund Project, 51101020, Research on control mechanism of solidification microstructure of high alloyed magnesium-rare earth alloy under strong shear mechanical agitation, 2012/01 – 2014/01, 240,000 yuan, participation

Horizontal topic:

[1] Guangzhou Hede Auto Parts Technology Co., Ltd., development of aluminum alloy semi-solid extrusion casting technology, 2017/10 – 2018/01, hosted

[2] Hunan Haimes Technology Co., Ltd., development of semi-solid processing technology for aluminum alloy products, 2017/10 – 2018/11, participation

[3] 邯郸Nanning Wo Technology Co., Ltd., development of semi-solid processing technology for aluminum alloy products, 2017/06 – 2018/11, participation

[4] Shenzhen Xinshen New Materials Co., Ltd., development of high-performance aluminum alloy semi-solid die-casting technology, 2017/02 – 2018/01, participation

[5] Research Institute of Advanced Technology of Engineering Machinery of Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group Co., Ltd., Application Research on Aluminum Alloy Pin Shaft of Pump Truck, 2013/05 – 2014/06, Participation

[6] ABB Turbo Systems Ltd., development and preparation of semi-solid metal impellers for turbochargers, 2013/01 – 2014/12, participation

Representative papers and patents:

[1] H. Lu, Q. Zhu, SP Midson, W. Qu, F. Zhang and D. Li. Forming conditions of blisters during solution heat treatment of Al-Si alloy semi-solid die castings [J]. Rare Metals.

[2] H. Lu, Q. Zhu, D. Li and F. Zhang. Floating behavior of entrapped gas in semi-solid metal. Materials Science Forum. 2017, Vol. 898, p1254-1260.

[3] H. Lu, Y. He, S.P. Midson, D. Li and Q. Zhu. Controlling and minimizing blistering during T6 heat treating of semi-solid castings. Solid State Phenomena. 2016, Vol. 256, p192-198.

[4] H. Lu, Q. Zhu, Y. He, F. Zhang and D. Li. Study of forming mechanism of non-filling holes in blades of semi-solid cast impellers. Solid State Phenomena. 2016, Vol. 256 , p314-318.

[5] H. Lu, Q. Zhu, D. Li, Y. He and F. Zhang. Semi solid high pressure die casting of high quality and complex shape aluminum components. International Conference HIGH TECH DIE CASTING 2016. Venice, Italy, 2016.

[6] H. Lu, Q. Zhu, Y. He, D. Li and S.P. Midson. Effect of casting size on microstructure and mechanical properties of thixocastings. Solid State Phenomena. 2015, Vol. 217, p45-52.

[7] X. Hu, Q. Zhu, H. Lu, F. Zhang, D. Li and SP Midson. Microstructural evolution and thixoformability of semi-solid aluminum 319s alloy during re-melting. Journal of Alloys and Compounds. 2015, Vol. 649, p204-210.

[8] X. Hu, Q. Zhu, HV Atkinson, H. Lu, F. Zhang, H. Dong and Y. Kang. A time-dependent power law viscosity model and its application in modelling semi-solid die casting of 319s Alloy. Acta Materialia. 2017, Vol. 124, p410-420.