Hong Zhou
Principal Academic Staff Member
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Qualifications
- BSc (Central South University, China)
- MSc (Central South University, China)
- PhD (Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China)
Areas of expertise
- Mechanics
- Materials science
- Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
- Fluid Mechanics
- Mechanics of Machines
- Strength of Materials 2
Industry experience, affiliations, and achievements
Research activity
Zhou, H. (2025) The Effect of Laser Surface Remelting on the Microstructure of Thermal Barrier Coatings, ITP Research Symposium 2025, Submitted
Du, Z., and Zhou, H. et al. (2025). “Global approaches to ground improvement in liquefaction-prone areas: techniques guidelines, and recommendations.” Proc. NZSEE2025 Conf., pp12. Auckland, New Zealand.
Du, Z., Zhou, H., et al (2024). Geotechnical design for severe liquefiable ground improvement with SCRR technique: Waikato case study - Endeavour Ave site. Proceedings of the NZSEE 2024 Annual Conference, 09-11 April 2024, Wellington, pp.11. https://repo.nzsee.org.nz/handle/nzsee/2714
Du, Z., Zhou, H., et al (2023). Geotechnical design for severe liquefiable ground improvement with SCRR technique: Waikato case study. NZ Geomechanics News, 2023, Issue 106. https://www.nzgs.org/libraries/geotechnical-design-for-severe-liquefiable-ground-improvement-with-subsurface-compacted-rubble-raft-scrr-technology/
Zhou, H. (2023). Moderation and assessment committee, Vocational Engineering Education Forum 2023, Christchurch
Al-Rawi, M; Wang, L; Zhou,H. (2023). A computational fluid dynamics approach for hospitalization at home during the pandemic. Proceedings of the ASME 2023, International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition. IMECE2023-110371, V005T06A039; https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2023-110371
Zhou, H. (2022) Fabrication of Titanium coating for Medical Device Application, Materials Science Forum, Vol 1054, 2022, pp3-7, https://doi.org/10.4028/p-o48dx0
Luo, L; and Zhou, H. et al, (2022), A Novel Early Warning System (EWS) for Water Quality, Integrating a High-Frequency Monitoring Database with Efficient Data Quality Control Technology at a Large and Deep Lake (Lake Qiandao), China, Water 2022, 14, 602. https://doi.org/10.3390/w14040602
Luo L.; and Zhou, H et al. (2022) Tributary Loadings and Their Impacts on Water Quality of Lake Xingyun, a Plateau Lake in Southwest China. Water 2022, 14, 1281. https://doi.org/10.3390/w14081281
Zhou, H. & Peng, C. (2021). Effect of shroud in plasma spraying on chemical composition and thickness of titanium coatings. Coatings, 11(4), 446.
Zhou, H., Peng, C., Liu, Z. Al-Rawi, M. & Kanna, J. (2020). Titanium coatings plasma sprayed with/without a shroud. Materials Science and Engineering, 825, 012030.
Zhou, H. (2019). Porosity and micro hardness of titanium coatings by shrouded plasma-spraying. Key Engineering Materials, 793, 73-77.
Zhou, H., Liu, Z. & Luo. L. Microstructural characterization of shrouded plasma sprayed titanium coatings. Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing, 3(4). doi:10.3390/jmmp3010004.
Zhou, H. & Liu, Z. (2018). Microstructure and phase composition of titanium coating plasma sprayed with a shroud. MATEC Web of Conferences, 142, 03006.
Zhou, H., Li, F., Wang, J. & Sun, B. (2016). Microstructural characterization of thermal barrier coating glazed by a high power laser. Key Engineering Material, 723, 247-252.
Zhou, H., Wang, J. & Sun, B. (2009). Microstructure and thermos-physical properties of nanostructured thermal barrier coatings. Journal of Coating Technology and Research, 6(3), 383-390.
Zhou, H., Li, F., He, B., Wang, J., & Sun B. (2008). Effect of plasma spraying process on microstructure and microhardness of titanium alloy substrate. Journal of Thermal Spray Technology, 17(2), 284-288.
Zhou, H., Li, F., He, B., Wang, J., & Sun B. (2008). Mechanical properties of nanostructure thermal barrier coatings. Key Engineering Materials, 368-372(2), 1280-1283.
He, B., Li, F., Zhou, H., Wang, J. & Sun, B. (2008). Study of failure of EB-PVD thermal barrier coating upon near-α titanium alloy. Journal of Materials Science, 43(3), 839-846.
He, B., Li, F., Zhou, H., Wang, J. & Sun, B. (2008). Thermal failure of thermal barrier coating with thermal sprayed bond coating on titanium alloy. Journal of Coatings Technology Research, 5(1), 99-106.
Zhou, H. (2008). Fabrication and performance of nanostructured thermal barrier coatings on titanium alloy substrate and surface laser-glazing of ceramic coatings. [Doctoral research thesis]. Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China.
Zhou, H., Li, F., He, B., Wang, J., & Sun B. (2007). Air plasma sprayed thermal barrier coatings on titanium alloy substrates. Surface and Coatings Technology, 201, 7360-7367.
Zhou, H., Li, F., He, B., Wang, J., & Sun B. (2007). Nanostructured thermal barrier coatings deposited by air plasma spraying. Transactions of Nonferrous Metals Society of China, 17, 389-393.
Zhou, H., Li, F., He, B., Wang, J., & Sun B. (2007). Microstructure and thermal barrier effects of thermal barrier coatings. The Chinese Journal of Non-ferrous Metal Society, 17(10): 1609-1615. (In Chinese).
He, B., Li, F., Zhou, H., Wang, J. & Sun, B. (2007). Microstructure and thermal cycling behavior of thermal barrier coating on near-a titanium alloy. Journal of Coating Technology and Research, 4(3), 335-340.
He, B., Li, F., Zhou, H., Wang, J. & Sun, B. (2006). Preparation and Study of EB-PVD Thermal Barrier Coatings on Titanium Substrates. Journal of Aeronautical Materials, 27(4), 25-30. (In Chinese).
Zhou, H., Li, F., He, B., Wang, J., & Sun B. (2006). Characterization of plasma sprayed nanostructured thermal barrier coating. Journal of Beijing University of Science and Technology, 28(S1), 274-277. (In Chinese).
Zhou, H., Li, F., He, B., Wang, J., & Sun B. (2006). Research progress on materials of thermal barrier coatings. Materials Review, 20(10), 40-43. (In Chinese).
Liu, Z. & Zhou, H. (2006). Research development of thermal barrier coatings. Journal of Hohai University Changzhou, 20(3), 9-13. (In Chinese).
Zhao, Z., Zhou, H., Zhu, X. & Guan, Y. (2001). The design and making of Multimedia CAI on metal machining. Journal of Hohai University Changzhou, 15(3), 39-42. (In Chinese).
Zhao, Z. & Zhou, H. (2000). Influential factor analysis on the technological performance of coating. Journal of Hohai University Changzhou, 14(3), 7-12. (In Chinese).
Zhou, H. & Peng, D. (1998). Experimental studies on wall thickness variations in sinking with double dies. Journal of Light Alloy Fabrication Technology, 26(6), 29-33. (In Chinese).
Zhou, H. & Peng, D. (1997). Upper bound analysis of wall thickness variations during tube sinking process. Journal of Aluminium Fabrication, 20(5), 23-27. (In Chinese).
Liu, L. Zhou, H., & Peng, D. (1996). Study on aluminium alloy LF21’s resistance stress with high velocity at room temperature. Journal of Aluminium Fabrication, 19(1), 24-27. (In Chinese).
Patents in China:
Zhou, H., Li, F., He, B., Wang, J., & Sun B. Device for thermal shock cycling test. Patent Number: 200610024973.4
He, B. Li, F., B., Wang, J., Sun B., & Zhou, H. Fabrication of antioxidant ternary coating Ti-Al-Ag. Patent Number: 200710046911.8
Li, F., Ni, B., He, B., Zhou, H. & Sun B. Fabrication of tubular cathode for direct alcohol fuel cells. Patent Number: 200810035206.2
Li, F., Wang, J., He, B., & Zhou, H. Spin spraying rotor compounded by graphite and ceramics. Patent Number: 200810037408.0
Li, F., Luo, B., He, B., Zhou, H. Manufacturing technology and mould for larger size ceramic grinding balls. Patent Number: 200810038834.6
Li, F., Luo, B., He, B., Zhou, H. The manufacturing method of larger size ceramic grinding balls. Patent Number: 201010203439.6
Li, F., He, B., Wang, J., Sun B., & Zhou, H. Preparation method of γ-TiAl/Ag composite powders. Patent Number: 200710044896.3
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Hong has been a reviewer of manuscripts for Surface and Coating Technology, Journal of Materials Science, Materials Letters, and others.
Tell us about your experience in the industry
- International research collaboration with scholars from China on titanium coatings. A contestable fund was granted for this research collaboration.
- Serve for local communities and industries. Engagement with Shoof International Ltd on intellectual property; provided advice on patents and trademarks registration application.
- Editorial board member of Sustainability, MDPI
- Reviewer board member of Coatings, MDPI
- Reviewer board member of Symmetry, MDPI