Advanced metal matrix composites;

Solidification;

Ultrasonic processing of materials

06/2015-now: School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Associate Professor.

2012.12- 05/2015: School of Engineering Technology, Purdue University, Research Associate.

09/2001—07/2005: Mineral Processing Engineering, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Bachelor.

09/2005-07/2008: Materials Science and Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Master.

09/2008-12/2012: Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, PhD.

08/2012-12/2014: Engineering Technology, Purdue University, PhD.

2014: Best Paper Award（American Foundry Society）

2012: Andrews Fellowship（Purdue University)

[1] Zhiwei Liu*, Qingyou Han, Zhifu Huang, Jiandong Xing, Yimin Gao. Sonochemical combustion synthesis of purer Ti₂AlC from Ti-Al-C system. Chemical Engineering Journal, 2016, 288: 532-538

[2] Zhiwei Liu* , Qingyou Han, Zhifu Huang, Jiandong Xing. A quantitative study of the synthesis of TiB2 particles via salts-metal reaction at different temperatures. Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A, 2016, 47(2): 916-926.

[3] Zhiwei Liu*, Milan Rakita, Wilson Xu, Xiaoming Wang, Qingyou Han. Ultrasound assisted combustion synthesis of TiC in Al-Ti-C system. Ultrasonics Sonochemistry, 2015, 27:631-637.

[4] Zhiwei Liu*, Milan Rakita, Wilson Xu, Xiaoming Wang, Qingyou Han. Ultrasound assisted Salts-metal reaction for synthesizing TiB₂ particles at low temperature. Chemical Engineering Journal, 2015, 263:317-324.

[5] Zhiwei Liu*, Milan Rakita, Xiaoming Wang, Wilson Xu, Qingyou Han. In situ formed Al₃Ti particles in Al alloy matrix and their effects on the microstructure and mechanical properties of 7075 alloy. Journal of Materials Research, 2014, 29:1354-1361.

[6] Zhiwei Liu*, Xiaoming Wang, Qingyou Han, Jianguo Li. Effects of the addition of Ti powders on the microstructure and mechanical properties of A356 alloy. Powder Technology, 2014, 253:751-756.

[7] Zhiwei Liu*, Xiaoming Wang, Qingyou Han, Jianguo Li. Effect of ultrasonic vibration on direct reaction between solid Ti powders and liquid Al. Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A, 2014, 45: 543-546.

[8] Zhiwei Liu*, Xiaoming Wang, Qingyou Han, Jianguo Li. Synthesis of submicrometer-sized TiC particles in aluminum melt at low melting temperature. Journal of Materials Research, 2014, 29: 896-901.

[9] Zhiwei Liu*, Qingyou Han，Jianguo Li. Fabrication of in situ Al₃Ti/Al composites by using ultrasound assisted direct reaction between solid Ti powders and liquid Al. Powder Technology, 2013, 247: 55-59.

[10] Zhiwei Liu, Qingyou Han, Jianguo Li. Formation of small blocky Al₃Ti particles via direct reaction between solid Ti powders and liquid Al. Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A, 2012, 43(12): 4460-4463.

[11] Zhiwei Liu, Qingyou Han, Jianguo Li. A developed method for producing in situ TiC/Al composites by using quick preheating treatment and ultrasonic vibration. Composites: Part B, 2012, 43(5): 2429-2433.

[12] Zhiwei Liu, Milan Rakita, Qingyou Han, Jianguo Li. A developed method for fabricating in situ TiC_p/Mg composites by using quick preheating treatment and ultrasonic vibration. Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A, 2012, 43(6): 2116-2124.

[13] Zhiwei Liu, Qingyou Han, Jianguo Li, Weidong Huang. Effect of ultrasonic vibration on microstructural evolution of the reinforcements and degassing of in situ TiB_2p/Al-12Si-4Cu composites. Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 2012, 212(2): 365-371.

[14] Zhiwei Liu, Milan Rakita, Qingyou Han, Jianguo Li. Microstructual evolution of reinforcements in the remelting in situ TiC_p/Al-12Si composites treated by ultrasonic vibration. Materials Research Bulletin, 2011, 46(10): 1674-1678.

[15] Zhiwei Liu, Qingyou Han, Jianguo Li. Ultrasound assisted in situ technique for the synthesis of particulate reinforced aluminum matrix composites. Composites: Part B, 2011, 42(7): 2080-2084.

[16] Zhiwei Liu Qingyou Han. The Evolution of solid titanium powders in liquid aluminum at low temperature and the effects of ultrasound on it. 2015 TMS conference in USA (Oral Presentation).

[17] Zhiwei Liu, Qingyou Han. Application of ultrasonic vibration in the synthesis of in situ particulate reinforced aluminum matrix composites. 2011 NADCA International Conference in USA (Oral Presentation).

Qingyou Han, Zhiwei Liu. Method of producing particulate-reinforced composites and composites produced thereby, 2013, US8613789 B2.