Research Interests

1.Amorphous alloy and high-entropy alloy

2.Nanostructured Metal Materials

3.Metallic Welding

Education Background

2004/09-2009/07  University of Science and Technology Beijing    School of Materials Science and Engineering     Ph. D.

2001/09-2004/07  University of Science and Technology Beijing    School of Materials Science and Engineering     Master

1988/09-1992/07  Harbin Institute of Technology  Department of Metal Materials and Technology            Bachelor

Work Experience

2015/07-present    University of Science and Technology Beijing  State Key

Laboratory for Advanced Metals and Materials   Associate Professor

2011/07-2015/06  University of Science and Technology Beijing  State Key

Laboratory for Advanced Metals and Materials    Assistant Professor

2009/07-2011/06  University of Science and Technology Beijing  School of Metallurgical and Ecological Engineering   Post-Doctor

2013/09-2014/10  Georgia Institute of Technology  School of Materials Science and Engineering  Visiting scholar

Honors and Awards

1. Theory and technology of in-situ nanoparticle reinforced and toughened metallic materials, First Prize of China Machinery Industry Science and Technology Invention Award, 2019

2. Theory and application of in-situ nanoparticle reinforced and toughened metallic materials, Second Prize of China Industry-University-Research Cooperation Innovation Award, 2018

3. Research on microstructure, strengthening and toughening of bulk metallic glasses, Second Prize of Natural Science Award of Ministry of Education, 2011.

Selected Papers

1. T. Wang, X.H. Chen*, X. Luo, H. Jiang, M.W. Chen, Z.D. Wang. Formation of Si nanoparticle in Al matrix for Al-7wt.%Si alloy during complex shear flow casting[J]. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2018, 739: 30-34.

2. Luo X, X.H. Chen*, S.W. Pan, H. Tang, Z.D. Wang. Effect of morphologies of martensite-austenite constituents on impact toughness in intercritically reheated coarse-grained heat-affected zone of HSLA steel[J]. Materials Science & Engineering A, 2018, 710: 192–199.

3. K.X. Chen, X.H. Chen*, Z.D. Wang, H.H. Mao, R. Sandstrom. Optimization of deformation properties in as-cast copper by microstructural engineering. Part I. microstructure[J]. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2018, 763: 592-605.

4. T. Wang, X.H. Chen*, G.D. Shi, C.R. Li, Z.D. Wang. Formation and capturing of nanoparticles in Cu-1wt.%Fe alloy melt during directional solidification process[J]. Journal of iron and steel research, international, 2017, 24: 411-415.

5. T. Wang, X.H. Chen*, Z.D. Wang. Anisotropy of Crystal-Melt Interfacial Energy for Al-Si and Al-Si-Sc Alloys[J]. Rare Metal Materials and Engineering, 2017, 46: 1566-1571.

6. X. Luo, X.H. Chen*, Z.D. Wang. High Toughness Independent of Low-Medium Heat Inputs in Coarse-Grain Heat-Affected Zone of a Designed HSLA Steel[J]. Steel Research International, 2017: 1700019.

7. X. Luo , Y.W. Niu, X.H. Chen*, H. Tang, Z.D. Wang. High performance in base metal and CGHAZ for ferrite-pearlite steels[J]. Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 2017, 242: 101–109.

8. Y. Yu, Y.H. Cai, X.H. Chen, T. Wang, Y.D. Wu, J.J. SI, X.D. Hui. High Toughness Independent of Low-Medium Heat Inputs in Coarse-Grain Heat-Affected Zone of a Designed HSLA Steel[J]. Materials Science & Engineering, 2016, 651:961–967.

9. K.X. Chen, S.W. Pan, Y.Z. Zhu, Y.J. Chen, X.H. Chen*, Z.D. Wang. In situ observations of crack propagation in as-cast Cu-1.5Fe-0.5Co (wt%) alloy[J]. Materials Science & Engineering: A, 2017, 706: 211-216.

10. H. Tang, X.H. Chen*, Y.W. Niu, X. Luo, Z.D. Wang, M.W. Chen, G.D. Shi. Thermal stability characteristics of in situ nano-particles formed in metal melt[J]. Materials Letters, 2016, 162: 261–264.

11. Y. Yu, Y.H. Cai, X.H. Chen, T. Wang, Y.D. Wu, J.J. SI, X.D. Hui. A high strength and elastic carbon containing near- α Ti alloy prepared by hot isostatic pressing process[J]. Materials Science & Engineering: A, 2016, 651: 961-967.

12. K.X. Chen, X.H. Chen*, Z.D. Wang. Effect of in-situ nanoparticle wall on inhibiting segregation of tin bronze alloy[J]. Materials Letters, 2016, 175: 148-151.

13. K.X. Chen, X.H. Chen*, Z.D. Wang. Morphological instability of spherical nano iron-rich crystal in copper melt[J]. Materials Letters, 2016, 172: 125-127.

14. K.X. Chen, X.H. Chen*, Z.D. Wang. Formation mechanism of in-situ nanostructured grain in cast Cu-10Sn-2Zn-1.5Fe-0.5Co (wt.%) alloy[J]. Materials & Design, 2016, 94: 338-344.

15. K.X. Chen, X.H. Chen*, Z.D. Wang. Crystallographic features of iron-rich nanoparticles in cast Cu-10Sn-2Zn-1.5Fe-0.5Co alloy[J]. Materials Characterization, 2016, 113: 34-42.

16. K.X. Chen, X.H. Chen*, D. Ding, G.D. Shi, Z.D. Wang. Heterogeneous nucleation effect of in situ iron-rich nanoparticles on grain refinement of copper alloy[J]. Materials letters, 2016, 168: 188-191.

17. X.H. Chen, Z.D. Wang, D. Ding, H. Tang, L.L. Qiu, X. Luo, G.D. Shi. Effects of in-situ nanoparticles on microstructure of welding thermal cycle for Ni-Cr-Mo steels[J]. Transactions of Materials and Heat Treatment, 2015, 66: 60-66.

18. X.H. Chen, Z.D. Wang, D. Ding, H. Tang, L.L. Qiu, X. Luo, G.D. Shi. Strengthening and toughening strategies for tin bronze alloy through fabricating in-situ nanostructured grains[J]. Materials and Design, 2015, 66: 60-66.

19. X.H. Chen, Z.D. Wang, L.F. Zuo, H. Tang, X. Luo. Hui. Effects of in-situ nanoparticles on microstructure of welding thermal cycle for Ni-Cr-Mo steels[J]. Transactions of Materials and Heat Treatment, 2015, 36(3): 130-134.

20. X.H. Chen, B.Y. Zhang, X.D. Hui. Effect of Different Diameters of Tungsten Wires on Tensile Mechanical Behaviors of Continuously Manufactured Zr-based Bulk Metallic Glass Composites[J]. Rare Metal Materials and Engineering, 2015, 44(2): 469-474.

21. X.H. Chen, X.Tang, Z.D. Wang, X.D. Hui, M. Li, Y.W. Wang. Manufacturing Process and microstructure of copper-coated aluminum wires[J]. International Journal of Minerals Metallurgy and Materials, 2015, 22(2): 190-196.

22. X.H. Chen, L.L. Qiu, H. Tang, X. Luo, L.F. Zuo, Z.D. Wang. Effect of nanoparticles formed in liquid melt on microstructure and mechanical property of high strength naval steel[J]. Jorunal of Materials Processing Technology, 2015, 222: 224-233.

23. G.D. Shi, X.H. Chen*, H. Jiang, Z.D. Wang, H. Tang, Y.Q. Fan. Strengthening mechanisms of Fe nanoparticles for single crystal Cu-Fe alloy[J]. Materials Science & Engineering, 2015, 636: 43-47.

24. X. H. Chen, B. Hou, Z. D. Wang. Formation of an abnormal lamellar precipitate in Cu-Cr-Zr-Mg-Ce nanocomposite during solution treatments[J]. Materials Research Innovations, 2015, 19(5): 1333-1336.

25. H. Tang, X.H. Chen*, Y.W. Niu, X. Luo, Z.D. Wang, M.W. Chen, G.D. Shi. Thermal stability characteristics of in situ nano-particles formed in metal melt[J]. Materials Letters, 2016, 162:261–264.

26. Y.D. Wu, Y.H. Cai, X.H. Chen, T. Wang, J.J. Si, L. Wang, Y.D. Wang, X.D. Hui. Phase composition and solid solution strengthening effect in TiZrNbMoV high-entropy alloys[J]. Materials & Design, 2015, 83: 651–66.

27. T. Wang, Y.D. Wu, J.J. Si, Y.H. Cai, X.H. Chen, X.D. Hui. Novel Ti-based bulk metallic glasses with superior plastic yielding strength and corrosion resistance[J]. Materials Science & Engineering: A, 2015,642:297–303.

28. J. J. Si, T. Wang, Y. D. Wu, Y. H. Cai, X. H. Chen, W. Y. Wang, Z. K. Liu, and X. D. Hu Cr-based bulk metallic glasses with ultrahigh hardness. Applied Physics Letters, 2015, 106(25): 251905.1-251905.4.

29. K. Qiao, Y.D. Zheng, X.H. Chen. Hydrophilic Nanofiber of Bacterial Cellulose Guided the Changes in the Micro-structure and Mechanical Properties of nf-BC/PVA Composites Hydrogels[J]. Composites Science and Technology, 2015, 118(30): 47-54.

30. H. Tang, X.H. Chen*, X. Luo, M.W. Chen, Z.D. Wang, L.F. Zuo. Heterogeneous nucleation effect of in sity nanoparticles on the metal-matrix microstructure[J]. Materials Letters, 2014, 137: 455-459.

31. H. Tang, X.H. Chen*, M.W. Chen, L.F. Zuo, B. Hou, Z.D. Wang. Microstructure and mechanical property of in-situ nano-particle strengthened ferric steel by novel internal oxidation[J]. Materials Science & Engineering: A, 2014, 609: 293-299.

32. J. Wu, Y.D. Zheng, W.H. Song, J.B. Luan, X.X. Wen, Z.G. Wu, X.H. Chen, Q. Wang, S.L. Guo. In-situ synthesis of silver-nanoparticles/bacterial cellulose composites for slow-released antimicrobial wound dressing[J]. Carbohydrate Polymers, 2014, 102: 762-771.

33. J. Wu, Y.D. Zheng, X.X. Wen, Q.H. Lin, X.H. Chen, Z.G. Wu. Silver nanoparticle/bacterial cellulose gel membranes for antibacterial wound dressing: investigation in vitro and in vivo[J]. Biomedical Material, 2014, 9(3): 035005.

34. Y.F. Zhao, D.Y. Lin, X.H. Chen, Z.K. Liu, X.D. Hui. Sluggish mobility and strong icosahedral ordering in Mg-Zn-Ca liquid and glassy alloys[J]. Acta Materialia, 2014, 67: 266-277.

35. Y. Wu, H. Wang, X.J. Liu, X.H. Chen, X.D. Hui, Z.P. Lu. Designing bulk metallic glass composites with enhanced formability and plasticity[J]. Journal of Materials Science and Technology, 2014, 30(6): 566-575.

36. X.H. Chen, B.Y. Zhang, X.D. Hui. Effect of Nb on the corrosion behavior of continuous bulk metallic glass-coated steel wire composites[J]. International Journal of Minerals Metallurgy and Materials, 2013, 20(6): 589-592.

37. Y.F. Wang, S.G. Ma, X.H. Chen, J.Y. Shi, Y. Zhang, J.W. Qiao. Optimizing Mechanical Properties of AlCoCrFeNiTix High-Entropy Alloys by Tailoring Microstructures[J]. Acta Metallurgica Sinica, 2013, 26(3): 277-284.

38. B.Y. Zhang, X.H. Chen*, Z.P. Lu, X.D. Hui. Coating thickness control in continuously fabricating metallic glass-coated composite wires[J]. International Journal of Minerals Metallurgy and Materials, 2013, 20(5): 456-461.

39. B.Y. Zhang, X.H. Chen*, X.D. Hui. Confined fracture behavior of bulk metallic glass-coated tungsten composite wires produced by continuously coating process[J]. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2013, 553: 14-18.

40.J. Wu, Y.D. Zheng, S. Gao, J. Guo, Q.Y. Cui, X. Ding, X.H. Chen. Synthesis, Structural Characteristics and Properties of Silver Nanoparticles in situ Bacterial Cellulose Gelatinous Membrane[J]. Chemical Journal of Chinese Universities, 2013, 34(1): 210-217.

41.X.D Hui, D.Y. Lin, X.H. Chen, W.Y. Wang, Y. Wang, S.L. Shang, Z.K. Liu. Structural mechanism for ultrahigh-strength Co-based metallic glasses[J]. Scripta Materialia, 2013, 68(5): 257-260.

42. B. Y. Zhang, X. H. Chen*, S. S. Wang, D. Y. Lin, X. D. Hui. High-strength tungsten wire reinforced Zr-based bulk metallic glass matrix composites prepared by continuous infiltration process[J]. Materials Letters, 2013, 93: 210-214.

43. B. Hou, L.F. Zuo, F.Y. Tao, D. Fang, X.H. Chen*, H. Zhang, Z.D. Wang. Effect of aging process on organization and performance of Cu-Cr-Zr-Mg alloys[J]. Applied Mechanics and Materials, 2013, 327: 117-122.

44. D. Ding, K. Wu, L.L. Wang, X.H. Chen*, Z.D. Wang. The influence of Fe on the strength and ductility of Cu-10Sn-2Zn based alloys[J]. Applied Mechanics and Materials, 2013, 327: 151-155.

45. L.F. Zuo, R. Ni, Z.D. Wang, X.H. Chen. Nano-Precipitates in Low Carbon High Strength Steel During the Tempering Process[J]. Journal of Iron and Steel Research, 2013, 25(3): 39-45.

46. L.F. Zuo, Z.L. Wei, R. Ni, Z.D. Wang, X.H. Chen. Effect of Heat Treatment on Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of 800MPa Grade Low Carbon Bainitic Steel[J]. Journal of Iron and Steel Research, 2012, 24(12): 37-41.

47. X.D. Hui, Z.Y. Xu, Y. Wu, X.H. Chen, X.J. Liu, Z.P. Lv. Magnetocaloric effect in Er-Al-Co bulk metallic glasses[J]. Chinese Science Bulletin, 2011, 56(36): 3978-3983.

48. X.H. Chen, B.Y. Zhang, G.L. Chen, X.D. Hui, X.R. Xing. Study on corrosion behavior of continuous bulk metallic glass-coated steel wire composite[J]. Intermetallics, 2011, 19(12): 1913-1918.

49.C.Y. Yu, X.D. Hui, X.H. Chen, D.Y. Lin, Z.K. Liu, G.C. Liang. Ab Initio Molecular Dynamics Simulation of the Atom Packing and Density of Al-Ni Amorphous Alloy[J]. Science China Technical Science, 2010, 41(6): 745-753.

50. X.D. Hui, Z.Y. XU, Y. Wu, X.H. Chen, X.J. Liu, Z.P. Lv. Magnetocaloric Effect in Er-Al-Co Bulk Metallic Glasses[J]. Chinese Science Bulletin, 2011, 56(33): 2812-2818.

51. C.Y. Yu, X.D. Hui, X.H. Chen, X.J. Liu, D.Y. Lin, Z.K. Liu, G.L. Chen. Ab initio molecular dynamics simulation of the atom packing and density of Al-Ni amorphous alloys. Science China-Technological Sciences, 2010, 53(12): 3175-3182.  

52. X.H. Chen, B.Y. Zhang, G.L. Chen, Y. Zhang, X.D. Hui, Z.P. Lv, X.J. Liu, Y. Xu, X.R. Xing. Continuously manufacturing of bulk metallic glass-coated wire composite[J]. Intermetallics, 2010,18(11), 2034-2038.

53. X.D.Hui, H.Z. Fang, E.R. Wang, X.J. Liu, X.H. Chen, G.L. Chen. Study on the liquid-solid transition and dynamic properties of Al and Zr by ab initio molecular dynamic simulation[J]. Scientia Sinica Phys, Mech & Astron, 2010, 40(10): 1208-1219.

54. X.C. Zhang, Y. Zhang, X.H. Chen, G.L. Chen. Bulk metallic glass rings prepared by a modified water quenching method. International Journal of Minerals Metallurgy and Materials, 2009, 16(1): 108-111.

55. X.H. Chen, Y. Zhang, G.L. Chen, X.C. Zhang, L. Liu. Calculations of potential functions and thermophysical behaviors for La62Al14Ni12Cu12 and Cu46Zr44Al7Y3 bulk metallic glasses[J]. Journal of Applied Physics, 2008, 103(11): 163-167.

56. X.H. Chen, X.C. Zhang, Y. Zhang, G.L. Chen. Processing and Structures of Porous Bulk Metallic Glass with Unidirectional Opening Pores[J]. Rare Metal Materials and Engineering, 2008, 37(S4): 695-698.

57. X.C. Zhang, X.H. Chen, Y. Zhang, G.L. Chen. Ultrahigh Strength and Plastic Deformation of W Fiber/ZrTiCuNiBeNb Metallic Glass Matrix Composite[J]. Rare Metal Materials and Engineering, 2008, 37(S4): 786-789.

58. X.H. Chen, X.C. Zhang, Y. Zhang, G. L. Chen. Fabrication and characterization of metallic glasses with a specific microstructure for micro-electro-mechanical system applications[J]. Journal of Non Crystalline Solids, 2008, 354(28): 3308-3316.

59.X.C Zhang, Y. Zhang, H. Tong, Y. Li, X.H. Chen, G.L. Chen. Micro-electro-discharge machining of bulk metallic glasses[C]. International Symposium on High Density Packaging and Microsystems Integration, 2007: 213-216.

60. X.H. Chen, Y Zhang, X.C. Zhang, X.D. Hui, B.C. Wei, G.L. Chen. A porous bulk metallic glass with unidirectional opening pores[J]. Electrochemical and Solid State Letters, 2007, 10(12): 21-23.

Academic Services

Committee for Common Science, Branch of Intermetallics and Bulk Metallic Glasses of Chinese Materials Research Society