1) 3D printing of advanced equipment core devices / components; 

2) Life design and stability evaluation of service parts under severe working conditions; 

3) remanufacturing and customizable utilization; 

4) intelligent manufacturing simulation and genomic database construction.

[1] 2014.01-present: Ph.D.supervisor

[2] 2012.01-present: Associate Professor (Xi’an Jiaotong University)

[3] 2007.05-2010.05: Post-doctoral Researcher (Mechanical engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University)

[4] 2007.03-2011.12: Assistant Professor (Xi’an Jiaotong University)

[1] Ph.D. Materials Processing Engineering, Xi’an JiaoTong University, China, 2006.

[2] M.S. Materials Processing Engineering, Kunming University of Sci. & Tech., China, 2001.

[3] B.S. Materialsl Processing Engineering, Kunming University of Sci. & Tech., China, 1998.

[1] 2015 Ministry of Education Technology Invention First Prize,“Preparing technique for ferrous alloys with self-growing films resisting thermal damage and their applications”

[2] 2010 National Award for Technological Invention Second Prize,“Preparing technology and their applications of cast wear resistant materials with high strength and toughness”

[3] 2010 Shaanxi Province Technology invention First Prize,“Efficient Integration technologies and Their applications of Metal particles”

[4] 2009 Ministry of Education Technology Invention First Prize,“Key technologies and their aplications of  metal wear resistant materials 

[5] 2005 Ministry of Education Technology Invention First Prize,“Preparing technologies and applications  of  high temperature wear resistant materials

[1] Jialin Sun, Jun Zhao, Zhifu huang*.et al. Preparation and properties of multilayer graphene reinforced binderless TiC nanocomposite cemented carbide through two-step sintering.Materials & Design. 2020,188.3:108495

[2] Kemin Li, Zhifu huang*,et al. The tribological properties of bulk Fe2B with pre-oxidation treatment at 750°C in air.Industrial Lubrication and Tribology.2019.(Accepted)

[3] YongxinJian, Zhifu Huang*, et al. Comparative investigation on the stability, electronic structures and mechanical properties of Mo2FeB2 and Mo2NiB2 ternary borides by first-principles calculations. Results in Physics. 2019, 15(12):102698

[4] YongxinJian, Zhifu Huang*, et al. Quantitative characterization of the wear interactions between the boride and metallic matrix in Fe-3.0 wt % B duplex alloy. Wear, 2019,436-437(15):203021.

[5] YongxinJian, Zhifu Huang*, et al. Investigation s on the mechanical properties and three-body wear behavior of pure Fe2B intermetallic with different chromium additions. Wear, 2019,418-419 (15):273-280.

[6]YongxinJian, Zhifu Huang*, et al. Phase stability, mechanical properties and electronic structures of TiAl binary compounds by first principles calculations. Materials Chemistry and Physics.2019,221(1):311-321.

[7]Zhang L,Huang ZF*,et al. Effects of mechanical ball milling time on the microstructure and mechanical properties of Mo₂NiB₂-Ni cermets [J]. Materials. 2019,12: 1926.

[8]Zhang L, Huang ZF*,et al. High-temperature compressive properties and tribological behaviour of Mo2NiB2–Ni cermets[J]. Ceramics International. 2019,45.15: 18413-18421.

[9] Zhang L,Huang ZF*,et al. Effect of Ni content on microstructure, mechanical properties and erosive wear of Mo2NiB2-Ni cermets[J]. Ceramics International. 2019,45.16:19625-19703.

[10] Kemin Li, Zhifu huang*,et al. Dry Sliding Tribological Behavior of Columnar-Grained Fe2B Intermetallic Compound Under Different Loads.Journal of Tribology. 2019.141:101602.

[11] Kemin Li, Zhifu huang*,et al. Effect of oxidation time on the short time oxidation behavior and tribological performance of bulk Fe2B. Materials Research Express. 2019.6: 106506.

[12]Shen YB, Huang ZF*, Jian YX, et al. Investigation on microstructure and mechanical properties of Mo2FeB2 based cermets with and without PVA[J]. Materials Research Express, 2018, 5(3): 036505.

 [13]Jian YX, Huang ZF*, Xing JD, et al. Effects of chromium on the morphology and mechanical properties of Fe₂B intermetallic in Fe-3.0 B alloy[J]. Journal of Materials Science, 2018, 53(7): 5329-5338

[14]Lei zhang, Zhifu huang*, et al. Bulk Mo2FeB2 based cermets fabricated by mechanical ball milling and reaction boronizing sintering. Powder Metallurgy and Metal Ceramics. 2017,55(3):11-12.

[15]Lei zhang, Zhifu huang*, et al. Synthesis of single-phase Cr7C3 bulk with phenolic resin addition by hot pressing and its mechanical properties. Materials research express. 2017(4) :086504.

[16]Lei zhang, Zhifu huang*, et at. Comparison of oxidation behaviors of Cr7C3 at 1173 K and 1273 K. Materials research express. 2017(4) : 106508.

[17]Jian YX, Huang ZF*, Xing JD, et al. Effects of chromium additions on the three-body abrasive wear behavior of Fe-3.0 wt% B alloy[J]. Wear, 2017, 378: 165-173. (SCI, EI)

[18]Jian YX, Huang ZF*, Xing JD, et al. Effect of molybdenum addition on mechanical properties of oriented bulk Fe₂B crystal[J]. Journal of Materials Research, 2017, 32(9): 1718-1726. 

[19]Li KM, Huang ZF*, Jian YX, et al. Friction and wear behavior of single-phase Fe2B bulk under dry sliding condition[J]. Tribology Transactions, 2017: 1-9.

[20] Zhifu huang*, et al. Microstructure and properties of Fe-B-C cast iron wear-resistant. Key engigneering materials. 2017, (732): 59-68

[21] Yupeng Shen, Zhifu Huang*, et al. Effect of milling time on the microstructure and mechanical properties of Mo2FeB2 based cermets, Materials Research Express. 2017, 4, 106518

[22]Zheng BC, Huang ZF*, Xing JD, Wang Y, Jian YX, et al. Three-Body Abrasive Behavior of Cementite–Iron Composite with Different Cementite Volume Fractions[J]. Tribology Letters, 2016, 62(2): 32.

[23]Zheng BC, Huang ZF*, Xing JD, et al. Three-body abrasive wear behavior of cementite with different chromium concentrations, Tribology Letters, 2016, 61(13): 1-11.

[24]Zheng BC, Huang ZF*, Xing JD, et al. Three-body abrasive behavior of cementite-iron composite with different cementite volume fractions, Tribology Letters, 2016, 62(2) 1-11.

[25]Zheng BC, Huang ZF*, Xing JD, et al. Two-body abrasion resistance of cementite containing different chromium concentrations, Journal of Materials Research, 2016, 31(5): 655-662.

[26]Zheng BC, Huang ZF*, Xing JD, et al. Influences of Chromium Additions on Preparation and Properties of bulk cementite, Journal of Iron and Steel Research, International, 2016, 23(8): 842-850.

[27]Jian YX, Huang ZF*, Xing JD, et al. Effect of improving Fe₂B toughness by chromium addition on the two-body abrasive wear behavior of Fe–3.0 wt% B cast alloy[J]. Tribology International, 2016, 101: 331-339.

[28]Jian YX, Huang ZF*, Xing JD, et al. Investigation on two-body abrasive wear behavior and mechanism of Fe–3.0 wt% B cast alloy with different chromium content[J]. Wear, 2016, 362: 68-77.

[29]Jian YX, Huang ZF*, Xing JD, et al. Effects of Mn addition on the two-body abrasive wear behavior of Fe-3.0 wt% B alloy[J]. Tribology International, 2016, 103: 243-251.

[30] Zheng Lv, hanguang Fu, Jiandong Xing, Zhifu Huang et al. Influence of boron contents on oxidation behavior and the diffusion mechanism of Fe-B based alloys at 1073 K in air. Corrosion Science. 2016,108(4): 185-193.

[31]Jian YX, Huang ZF*, Xing JD, et al. Effects of chromium addition on fracture toughness and hardness of oriented bulk Fe₂B crystals[J]. Materials Characterization, 2015, 110: 138-144.

[32]Zhifu huang* et al. Bulk Cr₇C₃ compound fabricated by mechanical ball milling and plasma activated  sintering. Int. Journal of Refractory Metals and Hard Materials. 2014,45:204-211 1.

[33] Zhifu huang*, Shengqiang Ma, Jiandong Xing, Biye Wang. Bulk Fe₂B crystal fabricated by mechanical ball milling and plasma activated sintering. Journal of alloys and compounds. 2014,582: 196-200.

[34] Zhifu huang*,Jiandong Xing, Liangliang Lv. Effect of tungsten addition on the toughness and hardness of Fe₂B in wear resistant Fe-B-C cast alloy. Materials characterization. 2013,75: 63-68.

[35] Zhifu huang*, jiandong Xing,Yimin Gao, Xiaohui Zhi. Effect of titanium on the as-cast microstructure and impact toughness of hypereutectic high-Chroumium cast iron. International Journal of Materials Research. 2012.103:609-612.

[36] Zhifu huang*, jiandong Xing, Tao Xiang. Effect of molybdenum addition on fracture toughness and hardness of Fe₂B in Fe–B–C cast alloy. International Journal of Materials Research. 2012. 12: 1539-1543

 [37] Zhifu huang*, et al. Effect of titanium on the as-cast microstructure and impact toughness of hypereutectic high-chromium cast iron. International journal of materials research. 2012,103(5): 609-612.(SCI: 947LN).

 [38] Zhifu huang*, et al. Effect of molybdenum addition on fracture toughness and hardness of Fe₂B in Fe-B-C cast alloy. International journal of materials research. 2012,103(12): 1-5

[39]Z.F. Huang*, J.D. Xing, Y.M. Gao and X.L.Cheng. Microstructure and Properties of Semisolid hypereutectic high chromium White cast iron prepared under a press force. Ironmaking and steelmaking, 2011. 38(5):359-362.

[40]Zhifuhuang*，Jiandong Xing, Yimin Gao. Effect of boron on microstructure and properties of  semisolid hypereutectic high Cr cast iron, Rare metal materials and engineering, 2011.40,suppl(2) :244-247.

[41] Zh.F. Huang*, J.D. Xing, X. H. Zhi and Y.M. Gao. Effect of Ti addition  on the morphology and size of primary M₇C₃-type carbide in  hypereutectic high chromium cast iron. Materials Science and Technology, 2011.27(1):426-430.

[42] Zhifu Huang*, Jiandong Xing, Cheng Guo. Improving fracture toughness and hard ness of Fe₂B in high boron white cast iron by chromium. Materials & Design, 2010. 31 (6): 3084-3089.

 [43]Z.F. Huang*, J.D. Xing, C. Guo. Microstructure and property of semisolid hypereutectic high chromium cast iron prepared by slope cooling body method. Ironmaking and steelmaking, 2010.37(8):607- 611.

[44]Jian YX, Huang ZF*, Xing JD. Effects of Cr on the morphology and toughness of Fe₂B in Fe-3.0 wt% B alloy. International Union of Materials Research Societies-The 15th International Conference on Advanced Materials, Kyoto.2017.

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[1] The National Natural Science Fund: “Toughening  of Fe₂B in cast wear resistant Fe-B alloy by adoping atom and its abrasive damage behavior”(No.51371138);

[2] The National Natural Science Fund: “Grain orientation effect on the tribochemistry behavior of single Fe₂B phase bulk” (No.51571159);

[3] Program for New Century Excellent Talents in University: “Study on toughening hard phase of wear resistant materials” (No. NCET-12-0457);

[4] China Postdoctoral Science Foundation: “Action mechanism of toughness improvement of  boride on the Fe-B-C alloy ”(No.20080431233);

[5] Free exploration and independent innovation project: “Preparing technology of bulk Fe₂B” (No.XJJ2011004);

[6] Ten Enterprise projects: No.20101013, No.20150250, No. 20140551, No.20120546, No.20101228 and No. YF2015-10 et al.

[7] National key research and development program:" Research and development of numerical simulation and tissue performance prediction simulation platform"(No.2020YFB2008403)