Gender: Male

Title: Professor

Master's/doctoral supervisor: doctoral supervisor

Administrative position: Director of Research Institute of High-quality Special Steel

Research Institute: Research Institute of High-quality Special Steel

Email: aimin.zhao@ustb.edu.cn

Office location: Science and Technology Building 808

【Educational Background】

September 1982 to September 1986, Department of Metallurgy, Beijing Universty of Iron and Steel, Bachelor's degree

September 1986 to January 1989, Department of Metallurgy, Beijing University of Iron and Steel, Master's degree

September 1995 to March 2000, PhD, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Science and Technology

【Work Experience】

1989.01-202.01 Teaching Assistant, Lecturer, and Associate Professor of Metallurgy Department, Beijing University of Science and Technology

2002.02-2003.04 Visiting Scholar at the Technical University of Aachen, Germany

From May 2003 to present, Professor and Doctoral Advisor at the School of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Metallurgical Engineering, and Collaborative Innovation Center of steel Technology at Beijing University of Science and Technology.

【Biography】

Mr. Zhao Aimin was graduated from Beijing University of Iron and Steel (now Beijing University of Science and Technology) and obtained bachelor's degree in 1986, master's degree in 1989, and PhD in Engineering in 2000. After graduating from a master's degree, He became a teacher. From 1990 to 1991, he participated in university teacher social practice at Baosteel Co. And from 2002 to 2003, he visited Aachen University of Technology in Germany as a visiting professor. Currently, he is the Director Research Institute of High-quality Special Steel, and also serves as the Deputy Chairman of the wear-resistant materials academic committee of the Chinese Society of Metals, Vice Chairman of the Joint Structural Steel Expert Committee of the China Mechanical Engineering Association and the China Automotive Engineering Society, and Vice Chairman of the Galvanizing Expert Committee of the Metallurgical Industry International Service Center of the China Equipment Management Association. We have undertaken some scientific research projects, including National 863, 973, National Natural Science Foundation of China, National Key R&D Plan, and enterprise cooperation projects. Published over 300 papers, and obtained over 30 authorized invention patents. Since 1996, he has supervised over 120 graduate students, including 39 PhD students. Has won awards such as the Beijing Excellent Teacher, China Metallurgical Science and Technology Award, and China Mechanical Industry Science and Technology Award.

【Research Field】

Wear resistant steel materials and wear mechanism

High performance stainless steel and corrosion-resistant alloys

Advanced High Strength Steel and Theory of Strengthening and Toughening

Hot dip galvanizing technology and quality control

【Research Projects】

1. Multi scale structure regulation in solidification and hot working of super austenitic stainless Steel. NSFC Shanxi Coal Based Low Carbon Joint Fund Key Project, 2019-2022

2. Phase transformation and plastic deformation mechanism of ultrafine bainitic steel with TRIP effect. NSFC Steel Joint Research Fund, 2016-2018

3. Copper-bearing antibacterial stainless steel. Key Special Project of the 13th Five Year Plan for National Key R&D, 2016-2021

4. Research on the principles of microstructural control and service performance of high strength bridge steel. Key Special Project of the 13th Five Year Plan National Key R&D Plan, 2017-2021

5. Study on the action mechanism of alloy elements and high temperature performance of stainless steel for photothermal molten salt storage tanks. Enterprise cooperation project, 2023-2025

6. Development and whole process quality control of rolled grinding balls for the cement industry. Enterprise cooperation project, 2023-2024

7. Research on the R&D and testing evaluation system of new generation wear-resistant steel products. Enterprise cooperation project, 2022-2024

8. Development and microstructure control technology of high performance wear resistant steel castings. Enterprise cooperation project, 2022-2024

9. MonelK-500 thermoplastic research and establishment of hot working diagram. Enterprise cooperation project, 2022-2023

10. Development of long-life and lightweight buckle type scaffolding. Enterprise cooperation project, 2022-2024

11. Quality improvement of forged grinding balls and rolled track steel.  Enterprise cooperation project, 2021-2024

12. Analysis of the solidification mechanism and microstructure of the inner shell of the mold under high casting speed. Enterprise cooperation project, 2021-2023

13. Research on basic physical properties and phase diagram of Zinc Aluminum Magnesium. Enterprise cooperation project, 2021-2023

14. Study on the properties and mechanical properties of materials for converter tap changers. Enterprise cooperation project, 2021-2023

15. Multiscale structures analysis and evolution mechanism of plate and strip rolls. Enterprise cooperation project, 2021-2024

16. Development of rolled wear-resistant steel lining plates, Enterprise cooperation project. 2020-2023

17. Development of high-performance wear-resistant steel for semi-automatic mill lining. Enterprise cooperation project, 2020-2023

18. Development of heat-resistant alloy for hot dip galvanized submerged roller shaft bushing. Enterprise cooperation project, 2020-2023

【Published Papers】

1. Cao Kuo, Wang Zhigang, Liu Pengfei, Zhao Aimin. Effect of austenitizing temperature and cooling rate on Ms temperature of Fe–Ni–Cr cast iron. Journal of Materials Research and Technology, 2023, 26(9):796-806

2. Tian Geng, Li Zhen, Yao Shun, Qie Rongjian, Cui Yifu,  Zhao Aimin. Partitioning of C and Mn During Intercritical Annealing and Transformation of Retained Austenite During Deformation in Medium Mn Steel. Steel Research International, 2023, 94(7)

3. Guo Jun, Zhao Aimin, Yang Maosheng. Crack initiation mechanism of M50 bearing steel under high cycle fatigue. International Journal of Fatigue, 2023, 174(9)

4. Xiao Jun, Zhang Yue, Zhang Wei, Zhao Aimin. Precipitation mechanism of σ phase in S32654 super austenitic stainless steel. Materials Letters, 2023, 349(10)

5. Wei Pei, Yue Zhang, Shaoguang Yang, Xin Li and Aimin Zhao. Study of work-hardening behavior of high manganese steel during compression. Materials Research Express, 2022, 9(6)

6. Yue Zhang, Wei Zhang, Li Zeng, Juhua Liang, Jun Xiao, Aimin Zhao. Segregation behavior and precipitated phases of super-austenitic stainless steel influenced by electromagnetic stirring. Materials Today Communication, Materials Today Communications, 2022,31(7)

7. Yue Zhang, Jun Xiao, Juhua Liang, Wei Pei, Pengfei Liu, Wei Zhang, Aimin Zhao. Effect of rare earth elements on the segregation behavior and microstructure of super austenitic stainless steel. Journal of Materials Research and Technology, 2022, 19(7):20-29

8.Yue Zhang, Jun Xiao, Shaoguang Yang, Aimin Zhao, Aimin. Effect of electrolysis parameters on corrosion resistance of extra-low carbon high silicon iron-based alloy. Anti-Corrosion Methods and Materials, 2022, 69(2): 121-130

9. Wang Xu-Ming, Zhao Ai-Min, Bao Zhi-Yi. The mechanical properties and microstructure of 1,000 MPa grade Cu-Ni TRIP steel at different bainitic isothermal temperatures. International Journal of Materials and Product T echnology, 2022, 65(1):30-40, 2022

10. Wang Xu-Ming, Zhao Ai-Min, Chen Shan-Shan, Bao Zhi-Yi. Effect of annealing process on microstructure and mechanical property of medium-manganese TRIP steel. International Journal of Materials and Product Technology, 2022, 64(3-4): 265-277

11. Xuming Wang, Aimin Zhao, Supeng Liu, Zhiyi Bao. The measurement of SH-CCT curve and analysis on microstructure and performance of heat-affected zone of Q690 high-strength bridge steel. International Journal of Microstructure and Materials Properties. 2021, 15(5-6):356-369.

12. Huang Yao, Liu Wei-ning, Zhao Ai-min, Han Jun-ke, Wang Zhi-gang, Yin Hong-xiang. Effect of Mo content on the thermal stability of Ti-Mo-bearing ferritic steel. International Journal of Minerals, Metallurgy and Materials, 2021,  28(3): 412-421.

13. Wei Liu, Youhui Jiang, Hanze Liu, Aimin Zhao.  A study of wear resistance of carbon-free bainite and martensite in medium carbon steel.  Ironmaking and Steelmaking. 2020, 47(9): 1056-1062

14. Liu Wei, Jiang You-hui, Guo Hui, Zhang Yue, Zhao Ai-min, Huang Yao. Mechanical properties and wear resistance of ultrafine bainitic steel under low austempering temperature. International Journal of Minerals, Metallurgy and Materials, 2020, 27(4): 483-493.

15. Jiang You-hui, Yao Shun, Liu Wei, Han Yun, Liu Su-peng, Tian Geng, Zhao Ai-min. Influence of annealing temperatures on microstructure evolution and mechanical properties in a low-carbon steel. Journal of Iron and Steel Research International, 2020, 27(8): 981-991.

16. Qian Li, Jun Guo,Aimin Zhao. Effect of Upper Bainite on Wear Behaviour of High-Speed Wheel Steel. Tribology Letters, 2019, 67(4)

17. Sun Shaoheng, Yin Fei, Liu Yife, Zhang Wei, Zhao Aimin*, Han Qingyou. Deformation-induced dissolution of copper precipitation in 1.5wt%Cu-bearing antibacterial Fe-17wt%Cr alloy during plastic deformation process. Materials and Design. 2018, 157: 469-477

18. Sun Shaoheng, Zhao Aimin*. Effect of microstructure morphology on mechanical properties of quenching and partitioning steel. Materials Science and Technology 2018, 34(3): 347-354.

20. Sun Shao-Heng, Zhao Ai-Min, Ding Ran, Li Xiao-Gang. Effect of heat treatment on microstructure and mechanical properties of quenching and partitioning steel.  Acta Metallurgica Sinica, 31(2):216-224,

21. Dong Chen, Zhao Ai-min*, Wang Xi-tao*, Pang Qi-hang, Wu Hui-bin. Microstructure and properties of 1100 MPa grade low-carbon hot-rolled steel by laser

welding. Journal of Iron and Steel Research International, 2018, 25(2): 228-234

22. Wang Xu,  Ding Ran, He Jianguo, Zhao Aimin, Liu Rendong.Ultrafine-Grained Multiphase Steels with Different Microstructural Constitutions Fabricated Through Annealing of Tempered and Deformed Martensite. Metallurgical and Materials. Transactions A: Physical Metallurgy and Materials Science, 2018, 49(5): 1439-1443

23. Zeng Shangwu, Zhao Aimin, Jiang Haitao, Luo Lin, He Fei, Li Xiao, Ren Yusuo. Evolution of Surface Morphology of Oxide Formed During Initial-Stage Oxidation of γ−TiAl Alloy Using In Situ Environmental SEM. Oxidation of Metals, 2018

24. Guo Hui, Zhao Aimin., Zhi Chao, Ding Ran, Wang Jiaxing. Two-body abrasion wear mechanism of super bainitic steel.  Materials Science and Technology, 2017, 33(7):893-898

25. Sun Shaoheng, Zhao Aimin, Wu Qiwei. Effect of strain rate on the work-hardening rate in high-Mn steel.  Materials Science and Technology, 2017, 33(11):1306-1311

26. Sun Shaoheng , Zhao Aimin. Effect of microstructure morphology on mechanical properties of quenching and partitioning steel. Materials Science and Technology,2017, (10):1-9.

27. Zeng Shangwu, Zhao Aimin, Jiang Haitao, Ren Yusuo. Flow behavior and processing maps of Ti-44.5Al-3.8Nb-1.0Mo-0.3Si-0.1B alloy .  Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2017, 698:786-793,

28. Sun Shaoheng, Zhao Aimin, Zeng Qinghua, Yin  Hongxiang.  Effect of Continuous Annealing Temperature on Microstructure and Properties of Ultra-Purified Ferritic Stainless Steel Source: Steel Research International, v 88, n 7,

29. Zeng Shangwu, Zhao Aimin, Luo Lin, Jiang Haitao, Zhang Lei.  Development of β-solidifying γ-TiAl alloys sheet.  Materials Letters, 2017,198:31-33,

30. Guo Hui, Zhao Aimin., Zhi Chao, Ding Ran, Wang Jiaxing. Two-body abrasion wear mechanism of super bainitic steel.  Materials Science and Technology, 2017, 33(7):893-898

31. Yin H X, Zhao A M, Zhao Z Z, et al. Effect of Annealing Time on the Formability of a Ultra Purified Ferritic Stainless Steel Containing Copper[J]. Materials Science Forum, 2016, 850:566-570

32. He Jianguo, Zhao Aimin, Zhi Chao, Fan Hongliang.      Acceleration of nanobainite transformation by multi-step ausforming process, Scripta Materialia,       2015, 108:71-74

【Authorized Patent】

1. Zhao Aimin, Liu Wei, Zhang Chao, Zhang Bing, Zhang Yuesun Shaoheng, Pei Wei, Guo Jun, Jiang Youhui, Liu Supeng, Li Qian, Zhao Zixiao, Zhang Yishun, Lou Dianchuan, Liu Hanzuo. A ultrafine bainite type bridge cable steel and its preparation method. Patent number: ZL201910002582. X

2. Zhao Aimin, Guo Hui, Liu Wei, Sun Shaoheng, Yin Zhukai, Pei Wei, Wang Jiaxing, Zeng Qinghua, Wu Qiwei. A preparation method for ultra high strength hot formed steel for automobiles. Patent number: ZL201710560144.6

3. Zhao Aimin, Zhichao, He Jianguo, Zhao Fuqing, Zeng Shangwu, Zhou Kaichun, Hu Hanjiang, Ding Xiaonan, Zhao Zhengzhi, Wu Huibin, Mi Zhenli. A ultrafine structured bainitic steel with TRIP effect and its preparation method. Patent number: ZL201410328892.8

4. Zhao Aimin, Yin Hongxiang, Zhao Zhengzhi, Zhou Kaichun, Zhang Yan, Zhang Cong, Hu Hanjiang, Liang Jiangtao, Wu Huibin, Mi Zhenli. An ultra pure ferrite antibacterial stainless steel and a manufacturing method thereof Patent number: ZL 201410315472.6

5. Zhao Aimin, Hu Hanjiang, Ding Ran, Dong Rui, Zeng Shangwu, Zhichao, Zhao Fuqing, Zhou Kaichun, Ding Xiaonan, Wu Huibin, Zhao Zhengzhi, Mi Zhenli. A method for preparing steel rods for a rod mill. Patent number: ZL 201410305661.5

6. Zhao Aimin, Zeng Shangwu, Ding Xiaonan, Yin Zhukai, Hu Hanjiang, Ding Ran, Zhichao, Wu Huibin, Zhao Zhengzhi, Mi Zhenli, Chen Yulai. A copper mesh composite high silicon iron based alloy electrode plate and its manufacturing method. Patent number: ZL201410279502.2

7. Zhao Aimin, Zhang Yan, Yin Hongxiang, Tang Di, Mi Zhenli, Zhao Zhengzhi. An improved Cr8 steel roller and its preparation method. Patent number: ZL 201410156354.5

8. Zhao Aimin, Zhao Fuqing, He Jianguo, Huang Yao, Zhichao, Wang Xiaopei, Wu Huibin, Zhao Zhengzhi, Tang Di. A preparation method for 2400MPa grade low-cost nano bainitic steel. Patent number: ZL 201410135887.5

9. Geng Zhida, Zhao Aimin, Wu Huibin, Cheng Junye, Wang Xiaopei, Huang Yao, Zhang Fan, Tang Di, Mi Zhenli. A high hardenability large diameter 65MnCr grinding ball and its preparation method. Patent number: ZL 201310455888.3

10. Zhao Aimin, Huang Yao, Wang Xiaopei, He Jianguo, Geng Zhida, Zhao Zhengzhi, Zhao Fuqing, He Qing, Cheng Junye, Li Liang, Liu Qiang, Mi Zhenli, Tang Di. A 2100 MPa nano bainitic steel and its preparation method. Patent number: ZL 201310423172.5

11. Zhao Aimin, Zhao Zhengzhi, Huang Yao, Wang Xiaopei, Cheng Junye, He Jianguo, Yin Hongxiang, Li Liang, Geng Zida, Zheng Honghong. A 1000 MPa super ferrite steel and its preparation method. Patent No.: ZL 201310119753. X

12. Zhao Aimin, He Jianguo, Fan Hongliang, Tang Di, Mi Zhenli, Wu Huibin, Zhao Zhengzhi, Chen Yinli. A preparation process for ductile iron with TRIP effect. Patent number: ZL 201310024360.0

【Awards and Honorary Title】

1. The project of "Localization Research on High Silicon Cast Iron Electrode Plates for Cold Rolled Stainless Steel Pickling Pools" won the third prize in metallurgical technology and technology in 2005

2. The project "Application Research of New Non magnetic Materials in Stainless Steel Billet Continuous Casting" won the third prize of China Machinery Industry Science and Technology Award in 2012.

3. In 1997, awarded the title of Excellent Teacher in Beijing.

4. In 2006, awarded the title of "I Love My Teacher - the Most Excellent Teacher in My Heart" at the 7th Beijing University of Science and Technology