Research Interests

Design, processing, assessment and application of advanced light alloys such as aluminum and magnesium alloys, and leading-edge processing techniques such as spray forming and cold spray, as well as cutting-edge nanomaterials and degradable biomaterials.

Education Background

Oct. 1989-Mar. 1993 Ph. D., Material Science and Engineering, Toyohashi University of Science and Technology, Japan,

Mar. 1982-May. 1985 M. E., Material Science and Engineering, Institute of Iron and Steel, China

Feb. 1978-Feb. 1982 B. E., Material Science and Engineering, Institute of Iron and Steel, China

Work Experience

May. 1985-Sep. 1989 Research Assistant, Institute of Metal Research, Academy of Sciences, China

May. 1993-present Professor, University of Science and Technology Beijing, China

Selected Publications

[1]S. L Hou, P. P. Liu, D. Zhang, J. S. Zhang. Precipitation hardening behavior and microstructure evolution of Al-5.1 Mg-0.15Cu alloy with 3.0Zn (wt%) addition. J. Mater. Sci., 2018, 53(5): 3846-3861.

[2]C. Cao, D. Zhang, , J. S. Zhang. Improved age-hardening response and altered precipitation behavior of Al-5.2Mg-0.45Cu-2.0Zn (wt%) alloy with pre-aging treatment. J. Alloys Compds., 2017, 691: 40-43.

[3]M. X. Guo, X. K. Zhang, J. S. Zhang,. Effect of Zn addition on the precipitation behaviors of Al-Mg-Si-Cu alloys for automotive applications. J. Mater. Sci., 2017, 52(3): 1390-1404.

[4]X. F. Wang, M. X. Guo, Y. Chen, J. Zhu, J. S. Zhang. Effect of Thermomechanical Processing on Microstructure, Texture Evolution, and Mechanical Properties of Al-Mg-Si-Cu Alloys with Different Zn Contents. Metall. Mater. Trans. A, 2017, 48(7): 3540-3558.

[5]J. T. Shi, L. G. Hou, J. R. Zuo, , J. S. Zhang. Cryogenic rolling-enhanced mechanical properties and microstructural evolution of 5052 Al-Mg alloy. Mater. Sci. Eng: A, 2017, 701: 274-284.

[6]J. R. Zuo, L. G. Hou, J. T. Shi, H. Cui, , J. S. Zhang. Effect of deformation induced precipitation on grain refinement and improvement of mechanical properties AA 7055 aluminum alloy. Materials Characterization, 2017, 130: 123-134.

[7]J. R. Zuo, L. G. Hou, J. T. Shi, H. Cui, , J. S. Zhang. Enhanced plasticity and corrosion resistance of high strength Al-Zn-Mg-Cu alloy processed by an improved thermomechanical processing. J. Alloys Compds., 2017, 716: 220-230.

[8]Y. Li, X. Gao, Z. R. Zhang, W. L. Xiao, H. X. Li, Q. Du, L. Katgerman, J. S. Zhang. Experimental and theoretical studies of the hot tearing behavior of Al-xZn-2Mg-2Cu alloys. Metall. Mater. Trans. A, 2017, 48(10): 4744-4754.

[9]X. F. Wang, M. X. Guo,J. R. Luo, J. Zhu, J. S. Zhang. Effect of Zn on microstructure, texture and mechanical properties of Al-Mg-Si-Cu alloys with a medium number of Fe-rich phase particles. Mater. Character., 2017, 134: 123-133.

[10]K. N. Zhao, H. X. Li, J. R. Luo, Y. J. Liu, Q. Du, J. S. Zhang. Interfacial bonding mechanism and mechanical properties of novel AZ31/WE43 bimetal composites fabricated by insert molding method. J. Alloys Compds., 2017, 729: 344-353.

[11]W. T. Huo, J. T. Shi, L. G. Hou, J. S. Zhang. An improved thermo-mechanical treatment of high-strength Al-Zn-Mg-Cu alloy for effective grain refinement and ductility modification. J. Mater. Proc. Tech., 2017, 239: 303-314.

[12]C. Cao, D. Zhang, X. Wang, Q. B. Ma, , J. S. Zhang. Effects of Cu addition on the precipitation hardening response and intergranular corrosion of Al-5.2Mg-2.0Zn (wt.%) alloy. Mater. Character., 2016, 122: 177-182.

[13]L. G. Hou, Shuai Wang, Z. B. He, D. Zhang, X. D. Wang, , J. S. Zhang. Synthesis and Characterization of In Situ Dendritic/Particulate α-Al(Fe,TM)Si Phase Reinforced Al Matrix Composites. Metall. Mater. Trans. A, 2016, 47(12): 6413-6427.

[14]X. F.Wang, M. X. Guo, J. S. Zhang. Effect of Zn addition on the microstructure, texture evolution and mechanical properties of Al-Mg-Si-Cu alloys. Mater. Sci. Eng. A, 2016, 677: 522-533.

[15]W. T. Huo, L. G. Hou, Y. S. Zhang, J. S. Zhang. Warm formability and post-forming microstructure/property of high-strength AA 7075-T6 Al alloy. Mater. Sci. Eng. A, 2016, 675: 44-54.

[16]S. Wang, J. R. Luo, L. G. Hou, J. S. Zhang. Physically based constitutive analysis and microstructural evolution of AA7050 aluminum alloy during hot compression. Mater. Des., 2016, 107: 277-289.

[17]L. Lu, L. G. Hou, J. X. Zhang, H. B. Wang, H. Cui, J. F. Huang, Y. A. Zhang, J. S. Zhang. Improved the microstructures and properties of M3:2 high-speed steel by spray forming and niobium alloying. Mater. Character., 2016, 117: 1-8.

[18]C. Cao, D. Zhang, Z. B. He, J. S. Zhang. Enhanced and accelerated age hardening response of Al-5.2Mg-0.45Cu (wt%) alloy with Zn addition. Mater. Sci. Eng. A, 2016, 666: 34-42.

[19]W. X. Shu, L. G. Hou, C. Zhang, F. Zhang, J. C. Liu, J. T. Liu, , J. S. Zhang. Tailored Mg and Cu contents affecting the microstructures and mechanical properties of high-strength Al-Zn-Mg-Cu alloys. Mater. Sci. Eng. A, 2016, 657: 269-283.

[20]C. Q. Ma, L. G. Hou, J. S. Zhang. Microstructures and properties of asymmetrical rolled 7050 Al alloy plate with bending behavior optimization. Mater. Sci. Eng. A, 2016, 657: 322-330.

[21]K. N. Zhao, J. C. Liu, X. Y. Nie, Y. Li, H. X. Li, Q. Du, , J. S. Zhang. Interface formation in magnesium–magnesium bimetal composites fabricated by insert molding method. Materials & Design, Volume 91, 5 February 2016, Pages 122-131.

[22]X. F. Wang, M. X. Guo, Y. Zhang, H. Xing, Y. Li, J. R. Luo, J. S. Zhang. The dependence of microstructure, texture evolution and mechanical properties of Al-Mg-Si-Cu alloy sheet on final cold rolling deformation. J. Alloys Compds., 2016, 657: 906-916.

[23]C. Y. Meng, D. Zhang, , J. S. Zhang. Correlations between stress corrosion cracking, grain boundary precipitates and Zn content of Al-Mg-Zn alloys. J. Alloys Compds., 2016, 655: 178-187.

[24]L. Lu, L. G. Hou, J. X. Zhang, H. B. Wang, H. Cui, J. F. Huang, Y. A. Zhang, J. S. Zhang. Microstructure characteristics of spray-formed high-speed steel and its evolution during subsequent hot deformation. J. Mater. Res., 2016, 31(2): 274-280.

[25]C. Q. Ma, L. G. Hou, J. S. Zhang. Influence of thickness reduction per pass on strain, microstructures and mechanical properties of 7050 Al alloy sheet processed by asymmetric rolling. Mater. Sci. Eng. A, 2016, 650: 454-468.

[26]Y. J. Lang, G. X. Zhou, L. G. Hou, J. S. Zhang. Significantly enhanced the ductility of the fine-grained Al-Zn-Mg-Cu alloy by strain-induced precipitation. Mater. Des., 2015, 88: 625-631.

[27]W. X. Shu, L. G. Hou, J. C. Liu, C. Zhang, F. Zhang, J. T. Liu, , J. S. Zhang. Solidification paths and phase components at high temperatures of high-Zn Al-Zn-Mg-Cu alloys with different Mg and Cu contents. Metall. Mater. Trans. A, 2015, 46(11): 5375-5392.

[28]S. Wang, L. G. Hou, J. R. Luo, J. S. Zhang. Characterization of hot workability in AA 7050 aluminum alloy using activation energy and 3-D processing map. J. Mater. Proc. Tech., 2015, 225: 110-121.

[29]H. B. Wang, L. G. Hou, J. X. Zhang, L. Lu, H. Cui, J. S. Zhang. The secondary precipitates of niobium-alloyed M3:2 high speed steel prepared by spray deposition. Mater. Character., 2015, 106: 245-254.

[30]W. T. Huo, L. G. Hou, Y. J. Lang, H. Cui, , J. S. Zhang. Improved thermo-mechanical processing for effective grain refinement of high-strength AA 7050 Al alloy. Mater. Sci. Eng. A, 2015, 626: 86-93.

[31]X. P. Ding, H. Cui, J. X. Zhang, H. X. Li, M. X. Guo, Z. Lin, , J. S. Zhang. The effect of Zn on the age hardening response in an Al-Mg-Si alloy. Mater. Des., 2015, 65: 1229-1235.

[32]C. Y. Meng, D. Zhang, H. Cui, , J. S. Zhang. Mechanical properties, intergranular corrosion behavior and microstructure of Zn modified Al-Mg alloys. J. Alloys Compds., 2014, 617: 925-932.

[33]H. B. Wang, L. G. Hou, J. X. Zhang, L. Lu, H. Cui, J. F. Huang, J. S. Zhang. Microstructures and high temperature properties of spray formed niobium-containing M3 high speed steel. Materialwissenschaft und Werkstofftechnik, 2014, 45(8): 689-698.

[34]Qingwei Ding, Di Zhang, Yanlin Pan, Shengli Hou, Jishan Zhang. Strengthening mechanism of age-hardenable Al-xMg-3Zn alloys. Materials Science and Technology, 2019(35): 1071-1080.

[35]Ying-zhong Ma, Chang-lin Yang, Yun-jin Liu, Fu-song Yuan, Shanshan Liang, Hong-xiang Li, Jishan Zhang. Microstructure, mechanical and corrosion properties of the extruded low-alloyed Mg-xZn-0.2Ca alloys. International Journal of Minerals, Metallurgy and Materials, 2019, 26(10), 1274-1284.

[36]B. Yuan, M.X. Guo,J.S. Zhang, E.J. Lavernia, Influence of treatment pathways on the precipitation behaviors of Al-Mg-Si-Cu-(Zn)-Mn Alloys, Journal of Alloys and compounds, 797 (2019) 26-38

Academic Services

Reviewers for some top materials journals such as Journal of Materials Science and Engineering, Materials Letters, Metallurgical Materials Transactions