PHD at Northwestern Polytechnical University, China
Dr. Ling Qin is a Senior Scientist at the Department of Petroleum Engineering, University of Wyoming, specializing in advanced metallic alloys, composites, and 2D functional materials. His research integrates synchrotron-based methods, computational simulations, and in situ techniques to explore fluid-structure interactions and solidification dynamics for next-generation device development. With a PhD from Northwestern Polytechnical University, China, and prior experience as a Research Fellow at the University of Hull, UK, he has garnered numerous accolades including the UK EPSRC Fellowship and Best Poster Award at Diamond Light Source. Dr. Qin’s teaching spans materials science, metal solidification, fluid dynamics, and numerical methods in mechanical engineering.
Professional Profiles
Education
Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering (March 2018) – Northwestern Polytechnical University, China Thesis: “Multi-physics Fully-Coupled Modelling and Analysis of Solidification Defects Formation for Directionally Solidified Hollow Turbine Blades in Large-Size” Supervisors: Prof. Hengzhi Fu and Prof. Junshen M.Eng. in Materials Sciences (May 2011) – Wuhan University of Technology, China Thesis: “Simulation and optimization of SNCR denitrification process in cement calciner” Supervisor: Prof. Junlin Xie B.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering (June 2006) – Jianghan University, China Excellent Graduate of Jianghan University
Work Experience:
Senior Scientist (Oct 2022 – Present) – Department of Petroleum Engineering, University of Wyoming, USA Research Fellow (Nov 2018 – Aug 2022) – Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Hull, UK
Honors and Awards
Excellent Review Recognition, Metallurgical and Materials Transactions, TMS, USA (2021) Best Poster Award, Diamond Light Source Workshop, UK (2018) UK EPSRC Fellowship, UK (2018 – 2021) Excellent Graduate, Northwestern Polytechnical University, China (2013) Excellent Graduate, Wuhan University of Technology, China (2008, 2007) Excellent Graduate, Jianghan University, China
Patents
CN105964990A (2016) – “Directional solidification method with external magnetic field for controlling freckle defect” CN104690256B (2016) – “Control the directional freeze method of nickel base superalloy step-like foundry goods stray crystal defect” CN105880533A (2016) – “Directional solidification method capable of reducing number of freckles in variable-section casting” CN105964991A (2016) – “Directional solidification method with external magnetic field for controlling freckle defect”
Teaching Interests and Experience
University of Hull: ME 3311 Materials Science and Engineering: Introduction to the fundamentals of structure, energetics, and bonding in materials science. ME 3303 Fundamentals of Metal Solidification: Fundamentals of metal solidification, including thermodynamics, kinetics, and microstructural development. ME 2302 Fluid Dynamics: Basic conservation equations for compressible viscous fluid, potential flow, viscous flow, and gas dynamics.
Publications
- 3D local atomic structure evolution in a solidifying Al-0.4Sc dilute alloy melt revealed in operando by synchrotron X-ray total scattering and modelling, Publication date: 2022.
- Ultrafast synchrotron X-ray imaging and multiphysics modelling of liquid phase fatigue exfoliation of graphite under ultrasound, Publication date: 2022.
- Multiscale interactions of liquid, bubbles and solid phases in ultrasonic fields revealed by multiphysics modelling and ultrafast X-ray imaging, Publication date: 2022.
- Synchrotron X-ray operando study and multiphysics modelling of the solidification dynamics of intermetallic phases under electromagnetic pulses, Publication date: 2024.
- New insights into sono-exfoliation mechanisms of graphite: In situ high-speed imaging studies and acoustic measurements, Publication date: 2021.
- A design of non-uniform thickness mould for controlling temperature gradient and S/L interface shape in directionally solidified superalloy blade, Publication date: 2017.
- Ultrasound cavitation induced nucleation in metal solidification: An analytical model and validation by real-time experiments, Publication date: 2021.
- Direct Evidence of the Exfoliation Efficiency and Graphene Dispersibility of Green Solvents toward Sustainable Graphene Production, Publication date: 2022.
- New insights into the mechanism of ultrasonic atomization for the production of metal powders in additive manufacturing, Publication date: 2024.
- Gradient microstructure and superior strength–ductility synergy of AZ61 magnesium alloy bars processed by radial forging with different deformation temperatures, Publication date: 2024.
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