Assistant Professor at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China
Bo Hu, an Assistant Professor at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, specializes in materials science and engineering. He completed both his bachelor’s and doctoral degrees at the same institution and has since garnered numerous accolades, including the “Shanghai Super Postdoc” and the “National Scholarship for Doctoral Students.” Bo’s research focuses on ignition-proof magnesium alloy development and hot tearing defect control in casting. He has published extensively, with 29 journal articles and 11 patents to his name. Bo’s work elucidating the flame ignition mechanism of magnesium alloys and developing ignition-proof variants has garnered significant recognition, providing crucial insights for fire protection design.
Professional Profiles
Academic and Professional Background
Bo Hu earned both his bachelor’s and doctoral degrees in materials science and engineering from Shanghai Jiao Tong University. Post-graduation, he continued his research at the same institution. His accolades include the “Shanghai Super Postdoc,” the provincial “Science and Technology Progress First Prize,” the “National Scholarship for Doctoral Students,” and the “Excellent Doctoral Dissertation of the School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University.”
Research and Innovations
Completed/Ongoing Research Projects: 7 Citation Index: 147 Consultancy/Industry Projects: 4 Books Published (ISBN): 1 Patents Published/Under Process: 11 Journals Published (SCI, Scopus, etc.): 29 Editorial Appointments: None Collaborations: Ryerson University (Professor Daolun Chen) Professional Memberships: The Nonferrous Metals Society of China
Areas of Research
Ignition-proof magnesium alloy development, Hot tearing defect control in casting
Research Focuse
Bo Hu’s research primarily focuses on enhancing the thermal conductivity and mechanical properties of magnesium alloys. Through investigations into alloy composition and microstructure design, Hu aims to improve the performance of magnesium-based materials in various applications. His work encompasses areas such as flame spread resistance, interface engineering between phases, and alloy modification with rare-earth elements. By exploring the strengthening behavior and thermal conductivity of composite materials and the oxidation resistance of magnesium alloys, Hu contributes significantly to advancing the understanding and application of lightweight metal alloys in engineering and technology.
Publications
- Ultra-high thermal conductivity of Mg-4Sm-2Al alloy by MWCNTs addition, Publication date: 2023.
- Effects of Ce content on the modification of Mg2Si phase in Mg-5Al-2Si alloy, Publication date: 2023.
- A study on the high-temperature oxidation of ZM6 alloy through advanced characterization, Publication date: 2023.
- Strengthening and thermal conductivity behaviors of cast Cu-La-Zn alloys, Publication date: 2023.
- Insights into the design of oxidation-resistant Mg alloy by alloying with rare-earth elements, Publication date: 2023.
- Combination of enhanced thermal conductivity and strength of MWCNTs reinforced Mg-6Zn matrix composite, Publication date: 2020.
- Strengthening behavior and thermal conductivity of Cu/Al composite with penetration architecture, Publication date: 2024.
- A criterion of dimensional design to improve flame spread resistance of magnesium alloy components, Publication date: 2024.
- Effect of Thickness-Dependent Sandwich Microstructure on the Thermal Conductivity of HPDC Mg–4Sm–2Al Alloy, Publication date: 2024.
- Enhanced thermal conductivity and mechanical properties of extruded Mg-4La-2Al-0.3Mn alloy via hot forging, Publication date: 2024.
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