Professor Laichang Zhang is the Program Leader–Mechanical Engineering and the Head of Centre for Advanced Materials and Manufacturing in the School of Engineering at Edith Cowan University (ECU). After receiving his PhD at Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Prof. Zhang had worked at The University of Western Australian, University of Wollongong, IFW Dresden and Technical University Darmstadt before joining ECU. Prof. Zhang is a Highly Cited Researcher in the field of Materials Science (Clarivate) with high-quality publication in Science, Progress in Materials Science, Materials Science and Engineering R: Reports. He is a leading researcher in metallic materials (3D-printing, metallic biomaterials, lightweight alloys & structures, and high-strength alloys and composites), with high expertise in processing, microstructure and performance (e.g. mechanical properties, fatigue, corrosion).
Recognition, Prizes, Honours and Awards (Selected)
- 2024 Advanced Materials Laureate, International Association of Advanced Materials (IAAM, Sweden)
- 2023 Highly Cited Researcher (Clarivate)
- 2022, 2023 Materials Science in Australia Leader Award, Research.com
- 2021 IAAM Scientist Medal (IAAM, Sweden)
- 2021 Outstanding Scientist Award (VDGOOD Professional Association, India)
- 2017 Top 10 Research Highlights of Amorphous in China
- 2005-2007 Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship (Germany)
Academic Services and Professional Activities (Selected)
- 2024-, Editor in Chief, Material Communications
- 2024-, Editor, Advanced Powder Materials (IF: 26.8)
- 2022-, Associate Editor, International Journal of Extreme Manufacturing (IF: 16.1)
- 2019-, Associate Editor, Frontiers in Materials (IF: 2.6)
- Editorial Board Members of 10+ journals, e.g. Advanced Powder Materials, International Journal of Extreme Manufacturing, Advanced Engineering Materials, Acta Metallurgica Sinica-English Letters, Materials Science and Technology, Metals, Scientific Reports, etc.
Research areas and interests
- Metal additive manufacturing (3D printing)
- Metallic biomaterials
- Lightweight alloys and structures
- High-strength alloys and composites