Zhuqing Wang
About Zhuqing Wang
Zhuqing Wang is a Senior R&D Engineer specializing in additive manufacturing at Kennametal, where he has worked since 2018. He holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science from Penn State University and has extensive experience in developing new materials and processing parameters in the field.
Work at Kennametal
Zhuqing Wang currently holds the position of Senior R&D Engineer in Additive Manufacturing at Kennametal, where he has been employed since 2018. In this role, he oversees the creation of a comprehensive material property database specifically for additively manufactured stainless steels, tungsten carbide, and cobalt-based alloys. He leads the development of processing parameters for new materials utilizing laser powder bed fusion technology and is involved in the development of new grades for cemented carbides using binder jetting technology.
Education and Expertise
Zhuqing Wang has an extensive educational background in materials science and engineering. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering from the University of Science and Technology Beijing from 2008 to 2012. He then pursued a Master's degree in Materials Science at the University of Pennsylvania from 2012 to 2014. Following this, he completed a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Materials Science at Penn State University from 2014 to 2018. His expertise lies in evaluating advancements in new materials and technology within the additive manufacturing field.
Background
Before joining Kennametal, Zhuqing Wang gained valuable experience in research roles. He worked as a Research Assistant at the University of Pennsylvania from 2013 to 2014 and later at Penn State University from 2014 to 2018. Additionally, he participated in the National School on Neutron and X-ray Scattering at Oak Ridge National Laboratory for one month in 2016. These experiences contributed to his knowledge and skills in materials science and additive manufacturing.
Achievements
Zhuqing Wang has been recognized as a 2024 Emerging Leader in the field of Materials Science. This acknowledgment highlights his contributions and impact within the industry, particularly in the area of additive manufacturing. His work in developing new materials and processing parameters has positioned him as a notable figure in the field.