1) Laser welding & Laser hybrid welding.

2) Laser additive manufacturing & Arc additive manufacturing.

3) Ultrafast laser processing of various materials.

4) CFD-based numerical modelling on thermal, metallurgical and mechanical optimization of laser materials processing with a long-term goal of realizing digital twin.

01/2020— now    Materials Processing Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Professor.

12/2014—01/2020 Materials Processing Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Associate Professor.

01/2012—01/2013 Materials Processing Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Postdoctoral Researcher.

07/2008—12/2014 Materials Processing Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Lecturer.

04/2006—04/2007 Materials Processing Engineering, Osaka University, Researcher.

03/2003—03/2008 Materials Processing Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Ph.D.

09/2000—03/2003 Materials Processing Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, M.S.

09/1991—06/1995 Welding technology and equipment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Bachelor.

2020

[74] Lin-Jie Zhang, Ru-Yuan Ma*, Yan-Bin Zhang, Qian Guo, Chen-Hong Wang, Jian-Xun Zhang, Suck-Joo Na. Investigation on dissimilar laser beam welding of molybdenum to zirconium via pure titanium interlayer [J]. Optics and Laser Technology, 2020.

[73] Jia-Hao Wen, Lin-Jie Zhang, Jie Ning*, Fei Xue, Xiao-Wei Lei, Jian-Xun Zhang, Suck-Joo Na. Laser additively manufactured intensive dual-phase steels and their microstructures, properties and corrosion resistance [J], Materials & Design, 2020, 169: 107681.

[72] Sen Li, Lin-Jie Zhang, Jie Ning*, Xiang Wang, Gui-Feng Zhang, Jian-Xun Zhang, Suck-Joo Na, Fatemeh Bodaghi. Comparative study on the microstructures and properties of wire+arc additively manufactured 5356 aluminium alloy with argon and nitrogen as the shielding gas [J], Additive Manufacturing, 2020, 34: 101206.

[71] Jian Long, Lin-Jie Zhang*, Liang-Liang Zhang, Xian-Qing Yin, Jian-Xun Zhang, Suck-Joo Na. Towards better understanding of hyperbaric fiber laser spot welding of metallic material [J], Journal of Manufacturing Processes, 2020.

[70] Lin-Jie Zhang, Qian Guo*, Yan-Bin Zhang, Ru-Yuan Ma, Chen-Hong Wang, Jian-Xun Zhang, and Suck-Joo Na. Microstructure and Performance of Laser-Welded GH3128/Mo Dissimilar Joints [J], Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, 2020, 29:1792–1809.

[69] Jian Long, Lin-Jie Zhang*, Liang-Liang Zhang, Jie Ning, Xian-Qing Yin, Jian-Xun Zhang, Suck-Joo Na. Fiber laser spot welding of molybdenum alloy in a hyperbaric environment[J], Optics Express, 2020, 28(6): 7843-7857.

[68] Jian Long, Lin-Jie Zhang*, Liang-Liang Zhang, Xiang Wang, Gui-Feng Zhang, Jian-Xun Zhang. Effects of minor Zr addition on the microstructure and mechanical properties of laser welded joint of Al/SiCp metal-matrix composite [J], Journal of Manufacturing Processes, 2020, 49: 373–384.

[67] Jian Long, Lin-Jie Zhang*, Qun-Bing Zhang, Wen-Ke Wang, Jie Zhong, Jian-Xun Zhang. Microstructural characteristics and low cycle fatigue properties at 230°C of different weld zone materials from a 100mm thick dissimilar weld of ultra-supercritical rotor steel [J], International Journal of Fatigue, 2020, 130: 105248.

2019

[66] Liang-Liang Zhang, Lin-Jie Zhang*, Jian Long, Jie Ning, Jian-Xun Zhang, Suck-Joo Na. Effects of titanium on grain boundary strength in molybdenum laser weld bead and formation and strengthening mechanisms of brazing layer [J]. Materials & Design, 2019, 169: 107681.

[65] Lin-Jie Zhang, Jiang-Zhe Liu*, Jun-Yu Pei, Jie Ning, Liang-Liang Zhang, Jian Long, Gui-Feng Zhang, Jian-Xun Zhang, Suck-Joo Na. Effects of Power Modulation, Multipass Remelting and Zr Addition Upon Porosity Defects in Laser Seal Welding of End Plug to Thin-Walled Molybdenum Alloy [J]. Journal of Manufacturing Processes, 2019, 41: 197–207.

[64] Liang-Liang Zhang, Lin-Jie Zhang, Jian Long, Xu Sun, Jian-Xun Zhang, Suck-Joo Na. Enhanced mechanical performance of fusion zone in laser beam welding joint of molybdenum alloy due to solid carburizing [J]. Materials and Design, 2019, 181: 107957.

[63] Lin-Jie Zhang, Chen-Hong Wang*, Yan-Bin Zhang, Qian Guo, Ru-Yuan Ma, Jian-Xun Zhang, Suck-Joo Na. The mechanical properties and interface bonding mechanism of Molybdenum/SUS304L by laser beam welding with nickel interlayer [J]. Materials and Design, 2019, 182: 108002.

[62] Jie Ning, Lin-Jie Zhang*, Cheng-qian Han, Hai-Bo Zhang, Xiao-Wei Lei, Bai-Feng Han. Fiber laser welding characteristics of the butt welded joint of novel ultralight Mg-10.1Li-3.1Al-2.9Zn alloy [J]. Materials Research Express, 2019, 6(10): 106545.

[61] Zhifen Zhang, Linjie Zhang, Guangrui Wen*. Study of inner porosity detection for Al-Mg alloy in arc welding through on-line optical spectroscopy: Correlation and feature reduction [J]. Journal of Manufacturing Processes. 2019, 39: 79-92.

[60] Ning J, Zhang LJ*, Yin XQ, Zhang JX, Na SJ. Mechanism study on the effects of power modulation on energy coupling efficiency in infrared laser welding of high-reflectivity materials [J], Materials & Design, 2019, 178(15): 10871.

[59] Ning J, Zhang LJ*, Yang JN, Yin XQ, Wang XW, Wu J. Characteristics of multi-pass narrow-gap laser welding of D406A ultra-high strength steel [J]. J Mater Process Tech, 2019, 270: 168-181.

[58] Ning J, Hong KM, Inamke GV, Shin YC*, Zhang LJ. Analysis of microstructure and mechanical strength of lap joints of TZM alloy welded by a fiber laser [J]. J Manuf Process, 2019, 39: 146-159.

[57] Zhang Lin-Jie, Liu Jiang-Zhe*, Bai Qing-Lin, Wang Xue-Wu, Sun Yuan-Jun, Li Si-Gong, Gong Xing, Effect of preheating on the microstructure and properties of fiber laser welded girth joint of thin-walled nanostructured Mo alloy [J], International Journal of Refractory Metals and Hard Materials, 2019, 78: 219-227.

[56] Lin-Jie Zhang, Jun-Yu Pei*, Liang-Liang Zhang, Jian Long, Jian-Xun Zhang, Suck-Joo Na, Laser seal welding of end plug to thin-walled nanostructured high-strength molybdenum alloy cladding with a zirconium interlayer [J], Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 2019, 267: 338-347.

[55] Lin-Jie Zhang, Guang-Feng Lu*, Jie Ning, Qi Zhu, Jian-Xun Zhang, Suck-Joo Na, Effects of minor Zr addition on the microstructure and mechanical properties of laser welded dissimilar joint of titanium and molybdenum [J], Materials Science & Engineering A, 2019, 742: 788-797.

[54] Biqiang Chen, Chao Xin, Guifeng Zhang*, Fan Zhou, Linjie Zhang. Grain-Refined Microstructure and Hard Surface Layer Produced by SMRGT Process for Improved Corrosion Behavior of Mg-3Al-1Zn Alloy [J], Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, 2019, 28: 1253–1262.

[53] Wang WK, Liu Y, Zhang QB, Zhang LJ, Zhang JX*. Microstructure and local mechanical properties of a dissimilar metal welded joint with buttering layer in steam turbine rotor [J], Materials Science & Engineering A, 2019, 747: 244-254.

2018

[52] Zhang Linjie, Lu Guangfeng*, Ning Jie, Zhang Liangliang, Long Jian, Zhang Guifeng, Influence of Beam Offset on Dissimilar Laser Welding of Molybdenum to Titanium[J], Materials, 2018, 11(10): 1852.

[51]Zhang L J, Pei J Y*, Long J, Xie M X, Shang X T, Wu J. Effects of Laser Welding and Post-Weld Heat Treatment on Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Aged Ti55531 Alloy [J]. Materials, 2018, 11(10): 1907.

[50] Jian-Nan Yang, Lin-Jie Zhang*, Jie Ning, Qing-Lin Bai, Jun-Yu Pei, Jiang-Zhe Liu, Guang-Feng Lu, Jian-Xun Zhang. Fiber laser welding characteristics of commercially pure zirconium (R60702) and structure-mechanics-corrosion performances of the joint [J]. International Journal of Refractory Metals & Hard Materials, 2018, 73:58-73.

[49]Gao X L, Liu J, Zhang L J. Dissimilar metal welding of Ti6Al4V and Inconel 718 through pulsed laser welding-induced eutectic reaction technology [J]. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 2018, 96(1-4): 1061-1071.

[48]Lu G F, Zhang L J*, Pei Y, Ning J, Zhang J X. Study on the Size Effects of H-Shaped Fusion Zone of Fiber Laser Welded AZ31 Joint [J]. Metals, 2018, 8: 198.

[47] Jiang-Zhe Liu, Lin-Jie Zhang*, Han-Xin Yang, Miao-Xia Xie, Xiang-Tao Shang, Jian-Xun Zhang. Enhancement of corrosion protection performance of SUS304/Q235B dissimilar metals lap joint through fiber laser [J]. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 2018, 96(1–4): 789-802.

[46] Gou N N, Zhang L J, Zhang J X*, et al., Increased quality and welding efficiency of laser butt welding of 2205/X65 bimetallic sheets with a lagging MIG arc [J], Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 2018, 251: 83-92.

[45] Biqiang Chen, Guifeng Zhang*, Linjie Zhang, Tingting Xu. A new approach of a gradient nanograined surface layer for Mg-3Al-1Zn alloy induced by SMRGT [J], The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 2018, 94: 2659-2665.

[44] Xiao-Long Gao, Jing Liu*, Lin-Jie Zhang. Effect of heat input on microstructure and mechanical properties of pulsed laser welded joints in Ti6Al4V/Nb dissimilar alloys [J], The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 2018, 94: 3937–3947.

[43] MX Xie, XT Shang, LJ Zhang, QL Bai, TT Xu. Interface Characteristic of Explosive-Welded and Hot-Rolled TA1/X65 Bimetallic Plate [J], Metals, 2018, 8(3): 159.

2017

[42] Ning Jie, Zhang Linjie*, Zhang Xingjun. Energy Coupling Behavior in Modulated Fiber Laser Welding of High Reflectivity AZ31 Magnesium Alloy [J]. Rare Metal Materials and Engineering, 2017, 46(5): 1437-1444.

[41] Jian-Nan Yang, Lin-Jie Zhang*, Jie Ning, Qing-Lin Bai, Xian-Qing Yin, Jian-Xun Zhang. Single-pass hybrid laser-MIG welding of 8-mm-thick pure copper (T2) without preheating: weld geometry and integrity [J]. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 2017, 91(9-12): 3749-3773.

[40] Ning J, Zhang L J*, Bai Q L, et al. Comparison of the microstructure and mechanical performance of 2A97 Al-Li alloy joints between autogenous and non-autogenous laser welding[J]. Materials & Design, 2017, 120:144–156.

[39] Jie Ning, Lin-Jie Zhang*, Gui-chuan Jiang, Miao-xia Xie, Xian-qing Yin, Jian-xun Zhang. Narrow gap multi-pass laser butt welding of explosion welded CP-Ti/Q235B bimetallic sheet by using a copper interlayer [J]. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2017, 701: 587-602.

[38] Bai QL, Zhang L J*, Xie MX, et al. An investigation into the inhomogeneity of the microstructure and mechanical properties of explosive welded H62-brass/Q235B-steel clad plates [J]. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 2017, 90(5): 1351-1363.

[37] Jie Ning, Lin-Jie Zhang*, Meng-Jun Sun, Xian-Qing Yin, Jing Niu, Jian-Xun Zhang. Studies of the characteristics and size effects of softened zone of laser welded 20MnTiB joint [J]. Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 2017, 243: 405-419.

[36] Jie Ning, Lin-jie Zhang*, Miao-xia Xie, Han-Xin Yang, Xian-qing Yin, Jian-xun Zhang. Microstructure and property inhomogeneity investigations of bonded Zr/Ti/steel trimetallic sheet fabricated by explosive welding [J]. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2017, 698: 835-851.

[35] Jie Ning, Lin-Jie Zhang*, Suck-Joo Na, et al. Numerical study of the effect of laser-arc distance on laser energy coupling in pulsed Nd:YAG laser/TIG hybrid welding [J]. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 2017, 91: 1129-1143.

[34] Biqiang Chen, Guifeng Zhang*, Linjie Zhang, Tingting Xu. High-Temperature Active Soldering of SiC Particle-Reinforced Al-MMC Using a Novel ZnAlGaMgTi Filler Metal [J], Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, 2017, 26: 5137–5145.

2016

[33] Zhang L J, Bai Q L*, Ning J, et al. A comparative study on the microstructure and properties of copper joint between MIG welding and laser-MIG hybrid welding [J]. Materials & Design, 2016, 110:35-50.

[32] Ning J, Zhang L J*, Wang A, et al. Effects of double-pass welding and extrusion on properties of fiber laser welded 1.5-mm thick T2 copper joints [J]. Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 2016, 237:75-87.

[31] Zhang L J, Na S J*, Zhang J X. Using arc pressure to investigate the effects of energy source distance on arc plasma behaviour in pulsed Nd:YAG laser/tungsten inert gas (TIG) arc hybrid welding [J]. Lasers in Engineering, 2016, 33(4-6): 279-292.

[30] Zhang L J, Zhang G F*, Bai X Y, et al. Effect of the process parameters on the three-dimensional shape of molten pool during full-penetration laser welding process [J]. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 2016, 86(5-8):1273-1286.

[29] Zhang Gui-Feng, Zhang Lin-Jie*, et al. Development of friction stir spot brazing (FSSB) [J]. Materials & Design, 2016, 94: 502-514.

[28] Gou N N, Zhang J X*, Zhang L J, et al. Single pass fiber laser butt welding of explosively welded 2205/X65 bimetallic sheets and study on the properties of the welded joint [J]. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 2016, 86(9-12):1-11.

2015

[27] Xie Miao-Xia, Zhang Lin-Jie*, et al. Microstructure and mechanical properties of CP-Ti_X65 bimetallic sheets fabricated by explosive welding and hot rolling [J]. Materials & Design, 2015, 87:181-197.

[26] Zhang Lin-Jie, Zhang Gui-Feng*, Ning Jie, Zhang Xing-Jun, Zhang Jian-Xun. Microstructure and properties of the laser butt welded 1.5-mm thick T2 copper joint achieved at high welding speed [J]. Materials & Design, 2015, 88:720-736.

[25] Zhang L J, Ning J*, et al. Single pass hybrid laser–MIG welding of 4-mm thick copper without preheating [J]. Materials & Design, 2015, 74: 1-18.

[24] Wu Bo, Zhang Lin-Jie*, Zhang Jian-Xun, et al. An investigation of ultrasonic nanocrystal surface modification machining process by numerical simulation [J]. Advances in Engineering Software, 83:59-69, 2015.

[23] Liu J, Gao X L, Zhang L J*, et al. Effects of the Heterogeneity in the Electron Beam Welded Joint on Mechanical Properties of Ti6Al4V Alloy [J]. Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, 2015, 24(1):319-328.

[22] Zhang GF*, Liao XJ, Chen B, Zhang L J, et al. Approach to In-Situ Producing Reinforcing Phase Within an Active-Transient Liquid Phase Bond Seam for Aluminum Matrix Composite[J]. Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A, 2015, 46(6):2568-2578.

[21]Powell, J., Ilar, T., Frostevarg, J., Torkamany, M. J., Na, S J, & Petring, D., L J Zhang, et al. Powell J, Ilar T, Frostevarg J, et al. Weld root instabilities in fiber laser welding[J]. Journal of Laser Applications, 2015, 27: S29008.

[20]Zhang L J, Zhang X J, Ning J*, et al. Modulated fiber laser welding of high reflective AZ31[J]. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 2015, 76(1):721-733.

2014

[19] Zhang L J*, Zhang, J. X., Gumenyuk, A., Rethmeier, M., Na, S. J*. Numerical simulation of full penetration laser welding of thick steel plate with high power high brightness laser [J]. Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 2014, 214(8): 1710-1720.

[18] Zhang L J*, Pei Q, Zhang J X, et al. Study on the microstructure and mechanical properties of explosive welded 2205/X65 bimetallic sheet[J]. Materials & Design, 2014, 64: 462-476.

[17] Zhang L J, Gao X L*, Sun M J, et al. Weld outline comparison between various pulsed Nd: YAG laser welding and pulsed Nd: YAG laser–TIG arc welding [J]. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 2014, 75(1-4): 153-160.

[16] Liu J, Gao X L, Zhang L J*. On the Use of Infrared Thermography for Analysis of Fatigue Damage in Ti6Al4V-Welded Joints [J]. Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, 2014, 23(8):2965-2972.

[15] Gao X L, Zhang L J*, Liu J, et al. Porosity and microstructure in pulsed Nd: YAG laser welded Ti6Al4V sheet [J]. Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 2014, 214(7): 1316-1325.

[14] Gao X L, Zhang L J*, Liu J, et al. Effects of weld cross-section profiles and microstructure on properties of pulsed Nd: YAG laser welding of Ti6Al4V sheet [J]. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 2014, 72(5-8): 895-903.

[13] Tan L, Zhang L J*, Zhang J X, et al. Effect of geometric construction on residual stress distribution in designing a nuclear rotor joined by multipass narrow gap welding[J]. Fusion Engineering and Design, 2014, 89(4): 456-465.

[12] Liu J, Gao X L, Zhang L J*, et al. A study of fatigue damage evolution on pulsed Nd: YAG Ti6Al4V laser welded joints [J]. Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 2014, 117: 84-93.

[11] Gao X L, Liu J, Zhang L J*, et al. Effect of the overlapping factor on the microstructure and mechanical properties of pulsed Nd: YAG laser welded Ti6Al4V sheets [J]. Materials Characterization, 2014, 93: 136-149.

[10] Bo Wu, Jianxun Zhang*, Linjie Zhang, et al. Effect of ultrasonic nanocrystal surface modification on surface and fatigue properties of quenching and tempering S45C steel [J]. Applied Surface Science, 2014, 321: 318-330.

2013

[9] Gao X L, Zhang L J*, Liu J, et al. A comparative study of pulsed Nd: YAG laser welding and TIG welding of thin Ti6Al4V titanium alloy plate [J]. Materials Science and Engineering: A, 2013, 559: 14-21.

2011

[8] Zhang L J*, Zhang J X, Zhang G F, et al. An investigation on the effects of side assisting gas flow and metallic vapour jet on the stability of keyhole and molten pool during laser full-penetration welding [J]. Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics, 2011, 44(13): 135201.

[7] Zhang L J, Zhang J X, Wu B, et al. Simulation on the Melt Flow in Laser Full Penetration Welding with a Model Including a Non-Rotational Symmetry Keyhole Based on Energy Balance[J]. Rare Metal Materials and Engineering, 2011, 40: 120-124.

2010

[6] L J Zhang，J X Zhang，H Serizawa，H Murakawa*. Efficiency comparison between iterative substructure method and commercial software [J]. Transactions of JWRI, 2010, 39(2): 187-189.

2009

[5] Zhang L J, Zhang J X, Gong S L. Mechanism study on the effects of side assisting gas velocity during CO2 laser welding process [J]. Journal of Applied Physics, 2009, 106(2): 024912.

2007

[4] L J Zhang，J X Zhang，H Kalaoui*, et al. A comparative study of the effects of weld geometry on the residual deformation of automotive gear-case assembly due to high-energy welding [J]. Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 2007, 190(1-3):109-116.

[3] Linjie Zhang, Jianxun Zhang, et al. Parametric studies of welding distortion in a fillet welded structure based on FEA using Iterative Sub-structure Method [J]. Science and Technology of Welding and Joining, 2007, 12(8):703-707.

2006

[2] Zhang LJ, Zhang JX, Murakawa H*. An Analysis of the Role of Side Assisting Gas during CO2 Laser Welding [J]. Transactions of JWRI, 2006, 35:89-94.

[1] Linjie Zhang, Jianxun Zhang, et al. Numerical and experimental study of the effects of side assisting gas during laser welding [J]. Modelling and Simulation in Materials Science and Engineering, 2006, 14(5): 875-890.