Dr. Kuang’s research focuses on the mechanics of plastic deformation of metals and its relationship with microstructure evolution (during thermomechanical processing) and mechanical properties (during service). His research ranges over various topics in physical metallurgy, including crystallographic texture, experimental mechanics, crystal plasticity, recrystallization, and phase transformation.

Dr. Kuang’s current work involves:
1.         Texture and microstructure control in metallic materials (Al, Mg, high entropy alloys, etc.);
2.         Grain boundary engineering in BCC metals;

3.         The deformation and recrystallization of metallic materials under external field;

4.         Crystal plasticity modeling.

2021.8 – Present   Xi'an Jiaotong University, China   Associate Professor

2017.9 – 2021.7   Xi'an Jiaotong University, China   Assistant Professor

2015.3– 2016.5   Department of Materials Science and Engineering, The Ohio State University, Columbus, USA    Visiting Student

2011.9 – 2017.7   School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China   Ph.D.

2007.9 – 2011.7   School of Materials Science and Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, China      B.Eng.

Full publications list and Citation

https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=kEa9fnYAAAAJ&view_op=list_works&alert_preview_top_rm=2&sortby=pubdate

Selected Publications

[1] J. Kuang*, Y. Zhang, X. Du, J. Zhang*, G. Liu*, J. Sun. On the Strengthening and Slip Activity of Mg-3Al-1Zn alloy with Pre-induced {10-12} twins, Journal of Magnesium and Alloys, in press.

[2] J. Kuang*, X. Zhao, Y. Zhang, J. Zhang*, G. Liu*, J. Sun, G. Xu, Z. Wang. Impact of thermal exposure on the microstructure and mechanical properties of a twin-roll cast Al-Mn-Fe-Si strip, Journal of Materials Science & Technology, 107 (2022) 83-96.

[3] S. Liu, J. Zhang*, J. Kuang*, X. Bao, D. Zhang, C. Zhang, J. Yang, G. Liu, J. Sun. Designing hetero-structured ultra-strong and ductile Zr-2.5 Nb alloys: Utilizing the grain size-dependent martensite transformation during quenching. Journal of Materials Science & Technology, 125 (2022) 198-211.

[4] C. Zhang, X. Bao, D. Zhang, W. Chen, J. Zhang*, J. Kuang*, G. Liu*, J. Sun. Achieving superior strength-ductility balance in a novel heterostructured strong metastable β-Ti alloy, International Journal of Plasticity, 147 (2021) 103126.

[5] D. Zhang, J. Zhang*, J. Kuang*, G. Liu*, J. Sun. Superior strength-ductility synergy and strain hardenability of Al/Ta co-doped NiCoCr twinned medium entropy alloy for cryogenic applications, Acta Materialia, 220 (2021) 117288.

[6] J. Kuang*, X. Du, T. Al-Samman, X. Li, G. Liu*, J. Sun. On the texture weakening during electropulse annealing treatment of Mg-1Ce alloy: The role of nucleation and nucleus growth, Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A, 12 (2020) 6640-6657.

[7] X. Zhao, J. Kuang*, K. Shi, P. Zhang, H. Xue, J. Zhang*, G. Liu*, J. Sun, G. Xu, Z. Wang. Heterogeneous microstructure-mediated ductile fracture of twin-roll cast Al–Mn strip, Materials Science and Engineering: A 783 (2020) 199222-199231.

[8] J. Kuang, T.S.E. Low, S.R. Niezgoda, X. Li, Y. Geng, A.A. Luo*, G. Tang*. Abnormal texture development in magnesium alloy Mg–3Al–1Zn during large strain electroplastic rolling: Effect of pulsed electric current, International Journal of Plasticity 87 (2016) 86-99

[9] J. Kuang, X. Li, R. Zhang, Y. Ye, A.A. Luo*, G. Tang*. Enhanced rollability of Mg 3Al 1Zn alloy by pulsed electric current: a comparative study, Materials & Design 100 (2016) 204-216.

[10] J. Kuang, X. Du, X. Li, Y. Yang, A.A. Luo*, G. Tang*. Athermal influence of pulsed electric current on the twinning behavior of Mg–3Al–1Zn alloy during rolling, Scripta Materialia 114 (2016) 151-155.

[11] J. Kuang, X. Li, X. Ye, J. Tang, H. Liu, J. Wang, G. Tang*. Microstructure and texture evolution of magnesium alloys during electropulse treatment, Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A 46 (2015) 1789-1804.

[12] Y. Gao, J. Kuang, G. Liu*, J. Sun*. Effect of minor Sc and Fe co-addition on the microstructure and mechanical properties of Al-Cu alloys during homogenization treatment, Materials Science and Engineering: A 746 (2019) 11-26.

[13] Y. Ye, J. Kuang, S.-Z. Kure-Chu, G. Song, Z. Sun, G. Tang*. Improvement of microstructure and surface behaviors of welded S50C steel components under electropulsing assisted ultrasonic surface modification, Journal of Materials Research  (2016) 1-11.

[14] Y. Yang, J. Kuang, H. Wang, G. Song, Y. Liu, G. Tang. Enhancement in thermal property of phase change microcapsules with modified silicon nitride for solar energy, Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells 151 (2016) 89-95.

[15] D. Zhang, J. Zhang*, J. Kuang, G. Liu*, J. Sun. The B2 phase-driven microstructural heterogeneities and twinning enable ultrahigh cryogenic strength and large ductility in NiCoCr-based medium-entropy alloy. Acta Materialia, 233 (2022) 117981.

[16] Y. Gao, L. Cao, J. Kuang, J. Zhang, G. Liu, J. Sun. Dual effect of Cu on the Al₃Sc nanoprecipitate coarsening, Journal of Materials Science & Technology 37 (2020) 38-45.

[17] Y. Gao, L. Cao, J. Kuang, J. Zhang, G. Liu, J. Sun. Assembling dual precipitates to improve high-temperature resistance of multi-microalloyed Al–Cu alloys, Journal of Alloys and Compounds 822 (2020) 153629-153643.

[18] R. Zhang, X. Li, J. Kuang, X. Li, G. Tang. Texture modification of magnesium alloys during electropulse treatment, Materials Science and Technology, 33. 12 (2017) 1421-1427.

[19] Y. Ye, X. Li, J. Kuang, Y. Geng, G. Tang. Effects of electropulsing assisted ultrasonic impact treatment on welded components, Materials Science and Technology 31 (2015) 1583-1588.

[20] X. Li, G. Tang, J. Kuang, X. Li, J. Zhu. Effect of current frequency on the mechanical properties, microstructure and texture evolution in AZ31 magnesium alloy strips during electroplastic rolling, Materials Science and Engineering: A 612 (2014) 406-413.

[21] Y. Zheng, G. Tang, J. Kuang, X. Zheng. Effect of electropulse on solid solution treatment of 6061 aluminum alloy, Journal of Alloys and Compounds 615 (2014) 849-853.

[22] W. Fu, R. Wang, H. Xue, J. Kuang, J. Zhang, G. Liu, J. Sun. Effects of Zr addition on the multi-scale second-phase particles and fracture behavior for Mg-3Gd-1Zn alloy. Journal of Alloys and Compounds 747 (2018) 197-210.

[23] W. Fu, R. Wang, H. Xue, J. Kuang, J. Zhang, G. Liu, J. Sun. The influences of multiscale second-phase particles on strength and ductility of cast Mg alloys. Journal of Materials Science 54 (2019) 2628-2647.

[24] S. Wu, P. Zhang, D. Shao, P. Cheng, J. Kuang, K. Wu, J. Zhang, G. Liu, J. Sun. Grain size-dependent Sc microalloying effect on the yield strength-pitting corrosion correlation in Al-Cu alloys, Materials Science and Engineering: A 721 (2018): 200-214.

[25] T. Yue, Y. Wang, J. Zhang, K. Wu, G. Li, J. Kuang, G. Liu, J. Sun. Unraveling the discrepancies in size dependence of hardness and thermal stability in crystalline/amorphous nanostructured multilayers: Cu/Cu–Ti vs. Cu/HfO2, Nanoscale 10. 29 (2018) 14331-14341.

[26] C. Yang, L. Cao, Y. Gao, P. Cheng, P. Zhang, J. Kuang, J. Zhang, G. Liu, J. Sun. Nanostructural Sc-based hierarchy to improve the creep resistance of Al–Cu alloys, Materials & Design 186 (2020):

[27] C.Yang, D. Shao, P. Zhang, Y. Gao, J. Zhang, J. Kuang, K. Wu, G. Liu, J. Sun. The influence of Sc solute partitioning on ductile fracture of Sc-microalloyed Al-Cu alloys, Materials Science and Engineering: A 717 (2018): 113-123.

[28] B. Zhang, H. Wang, S. Zhang, G. Song, S.-Z. Kure-Chu, X. Wang, J. Kuang, G. Tang. Effect of electropulsing-ultrasonic surface treatment on the surface properties and the corrosion behavior of 45 steel, Journal of Materials Research (2016) 1-11.

[29] S. Wu, P. Cheng, K. Wu, Z. Hou,Y. Wang, X. Liang, J. Li, J. Kuang, J. Zhang,G. Liu, J. Sun. Effect of He-irradiation fluence on the size-dependent hardening and deformation of nanostructured Mo/Zr multilayers, International Journal of Plasticity 111 (2018): 36-52.

1. G. Tang, J. Kuang, F. Wang, G. Song. “Differential Speed Electroplastic Rolling System for Metallic Materials” Patent Number: CN203108932U