Development of Python API for EMsoft Dictionary Indexing (DI) 
Jan.2020-Now
- Core wrappers written as C/C++ extension to guarantee efficiency
- OpenCL used to realize cross-platform computation
- Support multi-GPU parallel processing
Education
Ph.D in Materials Science and Engineering
Carnegie Mellon University, 2018-2022 (expected)
M.S. in Machine Learning
Carnegie Mellon University, 2020-2022 (expected)
M.S. in Materials Science and Engineering
Carnegie Mellon University, 2016-2018
B.S. in Materials Science and Engineering
Shanghai Jiaotong University, 2013-2017
Skills
- Materials characterization
- SEM, TEM, EBSD, FIB, EDS, AFM, XRD, Nanoindentation etc.
- Electrochemical test, organic coating, surface processing
- Programming
- C/C++, Python, Fortran
- Tensorflow/Pytorch, CUDA/OpenCL
- High performance computing, MySQL
- Simulation
- Ansys/COMSOL
Research & Projects
Development of Python API for EMsoft Dictionary Indexing (DI)
Indexing of EBSD Patterns by Means of Convolutional Neural Network
Aug.2018-May.2020- Develop convolutional neural network (CNN) model for EBSD indexing
- Develop training algorithm with simulated patterns from EMsoft
- Realize efficient training/testing on high performance computing clusters
Construction of Poly-Dopamine Coating Layer on Low-Carbon Steel
Oct.2016-May.2018- Preparation of poly-dopamine coating layer and composite corrosion resistance layer on low-carbon steel
- Test electrochemical performance and durability of corrosion resistance layer
Nano composite TiO2 structure on the surface of biomedical TC4 titanium alloy
Sep.2014-Sep.2016- Use Friction Stir Process(FSP) to produce improved titanium alloy(TC4+TiO2)
- Evaluate biocompatibility and corrosion resistance
- Emulate mechanical properties of titanium alloy as implant in human body
Work experience
Mechanical Engineer, XCEL Fence Inc
May.2018-Aug.2018- Design self-assembly and durable fence
- Product & Marketing Research
Research Associate, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Jun.2016-Sep.2016- Prepare high-efficiency perovskite solar cells
- Test the efficiency of the solar cell and optimize preparation parameters
Publications
A Review on Friction Stir Processing of Titanium Alloy: Characterization, Method, Microstructure, Properties
Ding, Z., Fan, Q. & Wang, L. Metall and Materi Trans B 50, 2134–2162 (2019).
Microstructure evolution and electrochemical properties of TiO2/Ti-35Nb-2Ta-3Zr micro/nano-composites fabricated by friction stir processing
Hao Gu, Zihao Ding, Zhi Yang, Weiqiang Yu, Wenjie Zhang, Weijie Lu, Lai-Chang Zhang, Kuaishe Wang, Liqiang Wang, Yuan-fei Fu. Materials & Design 2019, 169, 107680.
Gradient Microstructures and Mechanical Properties of Ti-6Al-4V/Zn Composite Prepared by Friction Stir Processing
Lv, Y.; Ding, Z.; Sun, X.; Li, L.; Sha, G.; Liu, R.; Wang, L. Materials 2019, 12, 2795.
Deformation mechanisms in surface nano-crystallization of low elastic modulus Ti6Al4V/Zn composite during severe plastic deformation
Yuting Lv, Zihao Ding, Jing Xue, Gang Sha, Eryi Lu, Liqiang Wang, Weijie Lu, Chunjian Su, Lai-Chang Zhang. Scripta Materialia 157, 142-147 (2018).
Polydopamine nanomembranes as adhesion layers for improved corrosion resistance in low carbon steel
Ding, Z., Fatollahi‐Fard, F., Kwon, I.S., Pistorius, P.C. and Bettinger, C.J. (2018). Adv. Eng. Mater., 20: 1800621.
Microstructure evolution and superelasticity of layer-like NiTiNb porous metal prepared by eutectic reaction
Liqiang Wang, Lechun Xie, Lai-Chang Zhang, Liangyu Chen, Zihao Ding, Yuting Lv, Wei Zhang, Weijie Lu, Di Zhang. Acta Materialia 143, 214-226 (2018).
Microstructures, mechanical, and biological properties of a novel Ti-6V-4V/zinc surface nanocomposite prepared by friction stir processing
Zhu C, Lv Y, Qian C, Ding Z, Jiao T, Gu X, Lu E, Wang L, Zhang F. Int J Nanomedicine. 2018;13:1881-1898
Electrochemical and in vitro behavior of the nanosized composites of Ti-6Al-4V and TiO2 fabricated by friction stir process
Zhang, C., Ding, Z., Xie, L. et al. Applied Surface Science 423, 331-339 (2017).
Effects of Friction Stir Processing on the Phase Transformation and Microstructure of TiO2-Compounded Ti-6Al-4V Alloy
Ding, Z., Zhang, C., Xie, L. et al. Metall and Mat Trans A 47, 5675–5679 (2016).
Talks
Indexing of EBSD Patterns Using a Convolutional Neural Network
Talk at TMS 2020, San Diego, California
Teaching
Teaching assistant
27-100, Engineering the Materials of the Future