Academic Degrees

PhD, 1999, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China;

MS, 1988, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China;

Bachelor, 1982, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang, China.

Professional Experience

Professor (1999-present); School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China;

Associate Professor (1988-1999); School of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China.

Selected Publications

1. Tang S, Yang L, Li G, Liu X, Fan Z*. 3D printing of highly-loaded slurries via layered extrusion forming: Parameters optimization and control[J]. Additive Manufacturing 2019, 28: 546-553. (IF=10.998)

2. Gong X, Jiang W*, Hu S, Yang Z, Liu X, Fan Z*. Comprehensive utilization of foundry dust: Coal powder and clay minerals separation by ultrasonic-assisted flotation[J]. Journal of Hazardous Materials 2021, 402: 124124. (IF=10.588)

3. Tang S, Yang L, Liu X*, Li G, Jiang W, Fan Z*. Direct ink writing additive manufacturing of porous alumina-based ceramic cores modified with nanosized MgO[J]. J EUR CERAM SOC 2020, 40(15): 5758-5766. (IF=5.302)

4. Yang L, Tang S, Li G, Liu F, Liu X, Jiang W, Fan Z*. Performance characteristics of collapsible CaO-SiO2 based ceramic core material via layered extrusion forming[J]. CERAM INT 2019, 45(6): 7681-7689. (IF=4.527)

5. Li G, Tang S, Yang L, Qian L, Liu F, Fan Z*, Zuo K, Wei Q, Jiang W*. Fabrication of soluble salt-based support for suspended ceramic structure by layered extrusion forming method[J]. MATER DESIGN 2019, 183: 108173. (IF=7.991)

6. Yang L, Tang S, Li G, Qian L, Mei J, Jiang W, Fan Z*. Layered extrusion forming of complex ceramic structures using starch as removable support[J]. CERAM INT 2019, 45(17): 21843-21850. (IF=4.527)

7. Tang S, Yang L, Fan Z*, Jiang W, Liu X. A review of additive manufacturing technology and its application to foundry in China[J]. CHINA FOUNDRY 2021, 18(4): 249-264. (IF=1.202)

8. Fan Zitian, et al. Material forming equipment and automation[M]. Beijing: China Machine Press, 2018.

9. Fan Zitian, Zhu Yisong, Dong Xuanpu, et al. Process principle and application technology of sodium silicate sand[M]. Beijing: China Machine Press, 2016.

10. Fan Zitian, Jiang Wenming, Wei Qingsong, et al. Advanced metal material forming technology and theory[M]. Wuhan: Huazhong University of Science and Technology Press, 2019.

Awards:

1. Recipient of State Council Special allowance in 2020.

2. Teaching Achievement in Hubei Province in 2018 (First Prize): Establishment and Practice of Leading Talent Cultivation System for Material Forming and Control Engineering Major.

3. National BAOSTEEL Excellent Teacher in 2016.

4. Famous Teacher of Huazhong University of Science and Technology in 2016.

5. Science and Technology Progress in China Machinery Industry Federation in 2012 (Second Prize): Key Technology and Equipment for Recycling Waste Sand of Sodium Silicate Sand Mold Casting.

6. Science and Technology Progress in Hubei Province in 2019 (First Prize): Development and Application of Green Casting Technology Based on Sodium Silicate Sand and Lost Foam.

Courses Taught

Material Forming Equipment and Automation (Undergraduate course)

Hydraulic and Pneumatic Transmission (Undergraduate course)

Advanced Material Forming Technology and Theory (Postgraduate course)

Project

1. Liujing Technology Group (Changzhou) Co., LTD: Development of foundry solid waste recycling technology, 2021/3-2025/3. (One million yuan)

2. A project by ****** (Cooperation with Shanghai Jiao Tong University): Research on foundation of casting light alloy with high strength and rigidity for ******, 2021/1-2021/12. (600,000 yuan)

3. National Natural Science Foundation of China: 51775204, Study on layered deposition extrusion of complex ceramic casting mold with core and its precision control, 2018/01—2021/12. (680,000 yuan)

4. National Natural Science Foundation of China: 51375187, Control mechanism of formability and collapsibility of complex sand cores for magnesium alloy aviation castings, 2014/01-2017/12. (800,000 yuan)

5. National Natural Science Foundation of China: 51075163, Microwave heating hardening sodium silicate sand green casting Build key technology foundation, 2011/01-2013/12. (400,000 yuan)