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Hong Yang is an Emeritus Professor at the University of Western Australia, where he has made significant contributions in the field of Materials Science Engineering. He obtained his PhD from the University of Pennsylvania, focusing on poly(ethylene oxide)-based Zn(II) polymer electrolytes. Yang has an extensive academic career, previously serving as a visiting professor at Dalian University of Technology. With an h-index of 74, his research has been widely cited, with over 487 citations recorded in Scopus. His research expertise includes engineering metallic materials, specifically NiTi alloys and their martensitic phase transformations, metallic composites, and various synthesis methods such as hydrothermal and electrochemical synthesis. His current research projects involve bio-inspired design for composite materials and the manufacturing of high-value carbon products from spent tyres. Yang continuously explores and advances the understanding of materials thermodynamics and mechanochemical processing, contributing to the knowledge base of porous materials and catalysis. He teaches courses on Engineering Materials and remains active in research collaborations and project management. His work reflects a commitment to innovation in materials science and engineering.
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