Dr., Northwestern Polytechnical University, China 🏅
Prof. Yanli Lu is a leading expert in materials science, specializing in aerospace advanced materials, fatigue damage, and material simulation. She is a professor and Ph.D. supervisor at Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU) and an Academician of the American Academy of Engineering. With extensive research experience, she has significantly contributed to high-performance alloy development and phase-field simulations. Over the years, she has led multiple national projects and collaborated internationally, including as a visiting scholar at Pennsylvania State University. Her groundbreaking research has been widely published in top-tier journals, earning her recognition as a highly cited researcher in her field.
Profile
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Education 🎓
Prof. Yanli Lu holds a Ph.D. in Metal Materials from Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), which she completed in 2007. She earned her Master’s degree in Metal Materials from NPU in 2004, building a strong foundation in material science. Her academic journey began with a Bachelor’s degree in Heat Treatment from Taiyuan University of Technology (TYUT) in 1997. Her rigorous education and research training have shaped her expertise in materials science, enabling her to contribute significantly to aerospace and structural materials research.
Work Experience 🏢
With a career spanning over two decades, Prof. Yanli Lu has held various significant roles in academia and industry. She has been a professor and Ph.D. supervisor at NPU since 2015, mentoring young researchers and leading cutting-edge projects. Prior to this, she served as an associate professor and master tutor at NPU from 2009 to 2015. Her international exposure includes a year as a visiting scholar at Pennsylvania State University in the USA from 2011 to 2012. Earlier in her career, she worked as a postdoctoral researcher at NPU’s Aerospace Science and Technology Flow Station and as a technician at Shanxi Pingyang Heavy Industry Machinery Co., Ltd.
Research Interests 🔬
Prof. Yanli Lu’s research focuses on aerospace advanced materials, fatigue damage mechanisms, and microstructure evolution. She has made significant contributions to the study of phase-field modeling, particularly in metal alloys and diffusion bonding. Her expertise extends to high-cycle fatigue analysis and mechanical behavior studies of titanium and aluminum alloys. Through her innovative research, she aims to improve the structural integrity and performance of aerospace materials, ensuring their durability and efficiency in extreme environments.
Awards & Honors 🏆
Prof. Yanli Lu’s exceptional contributions to materials science have been recognized with numerous prestigious awards. In 2022, she was honored as a “May Day” Female Model Soldier in the Shaanxi Province Education Science Culture System. She received the Shaanxi Aviation Youth Science and Technology Award in 2017 and was the first completer of the Shaanxi Science and Technology Second Prize in 2016. In 2015, she led a project that won the First Prize of Science and Technology of Universities in Shaanxi Province. Her early career achievements include the China Aeronautical Society Science and Technology Third Prize in 2008 and multiple provincial-level recognitions for her contributions to scientific research.
Publications 📚
Composition design of gold-platinum alloy with ultra-low magnetic susceptibility – Journal of Materials Science & Technology, 2025 (Cited by: XX)
High cycle fatigue performance of GH4169 studs formed by thread warm rolling process – International Journal of Fatigue, 2025 (Cited by: XX)
Damage mechanism study of TC17 titanium alloy during high-cycle fatigue crack initiation and propagation – Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2025 (Cited by: XX)
Study on low fatigue damage behavior of TC17 titanium alloy with basket-weave microstructure – International Journal of Fatigue, 2024 (Cited by: XX)
Mechanical properties of B’ precipitates and fracture behavior of B’/Al interface in Al-Mg-Si alloys – Applied Surface Science, 2022 (Cited by: XX
Conclusion
Dr. Yanli Lu is highly suitable for the Best Researcher Award due to her outstanding research contributions, leadership in materials science, and international collaborations. With a strong publication record, mentorship role, and recognized achievements, she is a leading expert in aerospace materials research. Strengthening her global research collaborations and industry partnerships could further elevate her impact. 🏆👏