Prof, State Key Laboratory of Rail Transit Vehicle System, China
Prof. Dr. Jin-fang Peng is a distinguished researcher and academician specializing in mechanical engineering, particularly in wear, fatigue, and corrosion of key components in rail transit, aviation, and nuclear power systems. Born in February 1984, he earned his bachelor’s degree in Materials Science and Engineering from Southwest Jiaotong University in 2006. With over a decade of experience, he has contributed significantly to tribology and failure analysis of mechanical components. Dr. Peng has published over 100 papers in renowned journals, including International Journal of Fatigue and Wear, with more than 60 SCI-indexed publications. He has led numerous national and provincial projects, including the JW Project and the National Natural Science Foundation of China. Currently, he serves as a researcher and doctoral supervisor at the State Key Laboratory of Rail Transit Vehicle System, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, China.
Professional Profile
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Education 🎓
- 2006: Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, China.
- 2016-2017: Visiting Scholar, Argonne National Laboratory, USA, under the National Scholarship Council’s “National Public Senior Research Scholar, Visiting Scholar, Postdoctoral Project.”
- Ph.D.: Earned his doctorate in Mechanical Engineering, specializing in tribology and failure analysis of mechanical components.
- Postdoctoral Research: Focused on fretting wear, fatigue, and corrosion behavior of materials in rail transit and aviation systems.
- Continuous Learning: Actively engaged in advanced research methodologies and collaborative projects with international institutions to enhance his expertise in mechanical engineering and materials science.
Experience 💼
- 2024-Present: Researcher, State Key Laboratory of Rail Transit Vehicle System, Southwest Jiaotong University, focusing on wear, fatigue, and corrosion in rail transit, aviation, and nuclear power systems.
- 2018-2024: Associate Researcher, Southwest Jiaotong University, leading projects on service behavior of key components in high-stress environments.
- 2016-2017: Visiting Scholar, Argonne National Laboratory, USA, contributing to advanced research in material science and engineering.
- 2017-Present: Lecturer and Researcher, Southwest Jiaotong University, teaching tribology and conducting groundbreaking research in mechanical engineering.
- Projects: Led over 20 school-enterprise joint projects and participated in 10+ national and provincial projects, including the National Key Research and Development Plan.
Awards and Honors 🏆
- Research Excellence Award: Recognized for outstanding contributions to tribology and mechanical engineering research.
- National Scholarship Council Award: Awarded for his work as a visiting scholar at Argonne National Laboratory, USA.
- High-Impact Publications: Acknowledged for publishing over 100 papers, including 60+ SCI-indexed articles.
- H-Index 27: Recognized for high citation impact in Scopus and Web of Science.
- Project Leadership: Honored for leading key projects like the JW Project and the National Natural Science Foundation of China.
- Professional Recognition: Appointed as a reviewer and editorial member for prestigious journals in mechanical engineering and tribology.
Research Focus 🔍
Dr. Peng’s research focuses on fretting wear, fretting fatigue, and failure analysis of mechanical components in rail transit, aviation, and nuclear power systems. His work includes:
- Investigating wear and corrosion behavior of materials under extreme conditions.
- Developing protective measures to enhance the durability of mechanical components.
- Analyzing the failure mechanisms of materials used in high-stress environments.
- Exploring advanced surface treatment techniques, such as plasma nitriding and laser surface microtexturing.
- Collaborating on national and international projects to improve the performance of materials in critical applications.
- Publishing extensively in top-tier journals like Tribology International, Wear, and Engineering Failure Analysis.
Publication Top Notes 📚
- Study on shear fatigue damage behavior and evolution of Fe-Pb thin-walled heterogeneous welded material components under hot isostatic pressure
- Fretting wear behavior of GH2132 superalloy at different temperatures
- A study on the fretting wear characteristic of Inconel 718 alloys formed by selective laser melting (SLM)
- Impact and tangential composite fretting wear of Zr-4 alloy tubes under random loading conditions
- Probing fretting wear behavior of gauge-changeable spline axle under rotational bending loads
- Composite fretting wear characteristics of EA4T axle steel under radial and tangential loads
- Fatigue failure behaviour of bolted joining of carbon fibre reinforced polymers to titanium alloy
- Electrochemically assisted laser surface microtexture preparation and tribological properties research
- Study on bending fretting fatigue behaviour of 15-5PH stainless steel with different fretting regimes
- Study on fretting wear behaviour of plasma nitriding layer of 31CrMoV9 steel
Conclusion 🌟
Prof. Dr. Jin-fang Peng is a leading figure in mechanical engineering, with a remarkable career dedicated to advancing the understanding of wear, fatigue, and corrosion in critical components. His extensive research, numerous publications, and leadership in national projects have significantly contributed to the fields of tribology and materials science. With a strong academic foundation, international collaborations, and a commitment to innovation, Dr. Peng continues to drive progress in mechanical engineering, ensuring the durability and reliability of materials in high-stress environments. His work not only enhances industrial applications but also inspires future generations of researchers. 🚀