Dr. Aijun Huang

Biography

Professor Aijun Huang’s research covers the entire spectrum of metal additive manufacturing (AM). His research efforts encompass specific alloy design, metal powder manufacturing technology, component design process optimization, and post-AM process development, including inspection, qualification, and certification of final parts. His conventional physical metallurgy research focuses on aerospace materials, particularly in titanium and Nickel-based superalloys. Prof. Huang leads a research group that includes nine postdoctoral research fellows, five professional staff, and ten PhD students. Before joining Monash University in 2017, he was an industry technical expert for several multinational corporations. He held the position of Executive Vice President of the High Performance Materials Business Unit at Baosteel Group, a Fortune Global 500 company, where he managed over 1300 employees and supervised the production of aerospace materials. Prof. Huang’s extensive industrial experience has significantly bolstered his academic career and attracted approximately $10 million AUD in external funding from the industry. His current research includes the relationship between processing, microstructure, and mechanical properties, which supports implementation in sectors like aerospace and energy. He is also leading an industrial research project in hybrid additive manufacturing, aiming to integrate conventional forging processes with additive technologies to reduce costs and enhance efficiencies.

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