1、 Preparation and processing of magnesium alloys with high strength and ductility；

2、 Engineering applications of magnesium alloys (representative applications: mountain bikes and rapid degrading bridge plugs)；

3、 Magnesium alloy surface corrosion and protection.

2017.9 – Present   Xi'an Jiaotong University, China   Associate Researcher

2011.3 – 2017.9   Taiyuan University of Science and Technology, China   Associate Professor

2006.5 – 2009.8   Changchun Zhongke Ximei Co., China      Production Manager

2006.4 – 2009.8   Chang Chun Institute of Applied Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences, China Assistant Researcher

1995.7－2001.8   FAW Group Company Standard Parts Factory    Technician

2006.9 – 2010.12   Jilin University                                             PhD

2001.9 － 2004.7   Changchun University of Technology          Masters

1991.9－1995.7   Changchun University of Technology            Undergraduate

2021.11   Certificate of "Individual General Contribution Award" from the top international Journal of Magnesium Alloys

2021.03   Second Prize of Science and Technology Progress of Shanxi Province (Fourth completer)

1. R. Li, H. Li, H. Pan, D. Xie, J. Zhang, D. Fang*, Y. Dai, D. Zhao, H. Zhang. Achieving exceptionally high strength in binary Mg-13Gd alloy by strong texture and substantial precipitates. Scr. Mater. 2021.

2. X. Cui, W. Fu, D. Fang*, G. Bi, Z. Ren, S. Guo, S. Li, X. Ding, J. Sun. Mechanical properties and deformation mechanisms of a novel fine-grained Mg-Gd-Y-Ag-Zr-Ce alloy with high strength-ductility synergy. J. Mater. Sci. & Technol., 2021.

3. W. Tan, T. Li, S. Li, D. Fang*, X. Ding, J. Sun. High strength-ductility and rapid degradation rate of as-cast Mg-Cu-Al alloys for application in fracturing balls. J. Mater. Sci. & Technol., 2021.

4. X. Zhang, G. Sun, W. Zai, Y. Jiang, Z. Jiang, S. Han, G. Bi, D. Fang*, J. Lian. Effects of temperature and strain rate on deformation behaviors of an extruded Mg-5Zn-2.5Y-1Ce-0.5Mn alloy. Mater. Sci. & Eng. A, 2021.

5. J. Liu, X. Zhang, W. Lv, Y. Zhou, D. Fang*, X. Ding, J. Sun. Microstructure and mechanical properties of Mg-2.0Gd-1.2Y-1.0Zn-0.2Zr alloy. Metals Mater. Inter., 2020.

6. R. Li, D. Zhao, J. Zhang, H. Li, Y. Dai, D. Fang*. Room temperature yielding phenomenon in extruded or/and aged Mg-14Gd-2Ag-0.5Zr alloy with fine-grained microstructure. Mater. Sci. & Eng. A, 2020.

7. G. Bi, Z. Xu, J. Jiang, Y. Li, T. Chen, W. Fu, D. Fang*, X. Ding. High-speed impact behavior and microstructure evolution of an extruded Mg-7Sn-5Zn-3Al alloy. J. Mater. Eng. Per., 2020.

8. Y. Chen, Y. Tian, Y. Zhou, D. Fang*, X. Ding, J. Sun. Machine learning assisted multi-objective optimization for materials processing parameters: A case study in Mg alloy. J. Alloy. Compd., 2020.

9. R. Li, H. Li, D. Zhao, Y. Dai, D. Fang*, J. Zhang, L. Zong, J. Sun. High strength commercial AZ91D alloy with a uniformly fine-grained structure processed by conventional extrusion. Mater. Sci. & Eng. A, 2020.

10. X. Zhang, G. Sun, J. Liu, C. Che, M. Yang, S. Han, D. Fang*, Z. Jiang, J. Lian. Effect of Zn addition on the microstructure and mechanical behaviors of as-cast Mg-2.5Y-1Ce-0.5Mn alloy. Mater. Res. Express. 2020.

1. D. Q. Fang, L.J. Guo, W.X. Lv, J.N. Liu, X.D. Ding, J. Sun. A LPSO phase reinforced degradable high temperature magnesium alloy and its preparation method，Cert. No. ZL 2020 1 0046658. 1。

2. D. Q. Fang, W.X. Lv, L.J. Guo, J.N. Liu, X.D. Ding, J. Sun. A high strength thermally conductive magnesium alloy and its preparation method，Cert. No. ZL 2020 1 0035982. 3。

3. D. Q. Fang, W.X. Lv, J.N. Liu, L.J. Guo, X.D. Ding, J. Sun. A calcium-zinc intermediate alloy and its preparation method，Cert. No. ZL 2020 1 0035971. 5。

4. X.D. Ding, F.H. Zhou, D. Q. Fang, D.Z. Xue, J. Sun. A method for optimising the pipe extrusion process，Cert. No. ZL 2020 1 0107352. 2。

5. D. Q. Fang, X.R. Zhang, Y.M. Zhou, W. Fu, X.D. Ding, J. Sun, J. Yang, P. Liu. LPSO PHASE FOR TIFIED HIGH-DAMPING RARE EARTH MAGNESIUM ALLOY AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREFOR. Cert. No. WO 2021/088612 A1.

6. D. Q. Fang, X.R. Zhang, W. Zai, S.Z. Li, X.D. Ding, J. Sun, J. Yang, P. Liu. RARE EARTH MAGNESIUM ALLOY HAVING HIGH PLASTIC DEFORMATION AND PREPATION METHOD THEREFOR. Cert. No. WO 2021/088611 A1.

7. D. Q. Fang, X.R. Zhang, X.D. Ding, J. Yang, P. Liu, B.L. Gong. A Mg-Al system magnesium alloy and its tube preparation method and application，Cert. No. CN112877575B。

8. D. Q. Fang, X.R. Zhang, J. Yang, P. Liu, B.L. Gong. A magnesium alloy and its preparation method and application，Cert. No. CN112609114B。

9. D. Q. Fang, Y.S. Chai, K.W. Zhang, H.J. Wu, C. Liang. A kind of magnesium alloy composite plate continuous casting device，Cert. No. CN104588618B.

10. D.D. Zhang, D. Q. Fang, X.W. Ha, C.Y. Cai, X.B. Shi. A high Sn deformation magnesium alloy and a high Sn deformation magnesium alloy plate preparation method，Cert. No. CN 104862567 B

11. D.D. Zhang, D. Q. Fang, X.R. Zhang, X.Q. Ge, X.W. He. An alkaline earth magnesium alloy plate treatment method，Cert. No. CN103334038B

12. Q.M. Peng, D. Q. Fang, K.L. Cai, L. Liu. A method of physical purification of magnesium alloys and its purification apparatus，Cert. No. CN103042199B

13. J. Meng, H.J. Zhang, D.P. Zhang, D. Q. Fang, Y.M. Wu, D.X. Tang, J.C. Shen, H. Du. Method for the electrolytic preparation of rare earth-magnesium intermediate alloys from high water content materials，Cert. No. CN 1837412 B

14. J. Meng, H.J. Zhang, D.P. Zhang, D. Q. Fang, Y.M. Wu, D.X. Tang, J.C. Shen, H. Du. Method for the electrolytic preparation of lanthanum-rich mixed rare earth-magnesium intermediate alloys from high water content materials，Cert. No. CN 101457373 B

15. J. Meng, D.P. Zhang, J.H. Zhang, Z. Tian, D. Q. Fang, W. Sun, D.X. Tang, H.Y. Lu, H.J. Zhang. Yttrium-rich rare-earth high-strength, heat- and creep-resistant die-cast magnesium alloys，Cert. No. CN 101469387B

16. J. Meng, J.H. Zhang, D.X. Tang, D.P. Zhang, D. Q. Fang. Cerium- and lanthanum-containing AE-series heat-resistant die-cast magnesium alloys，Cert. No. CN 101158002B

17. J. Meng, Z. Tian, D.P. Zhang, W. Sun, D. Q. Fang, X. Qiu, D.X. Tang, H.Y. Lu, H. Du. A high strength and tough Mg-Al-Mn die-cast magnesium alloy containing cerium-lanthanum mixed rare earths，Cert. No. CN 101255519 B