Zhe Fan
About Zhe Fan
Zhe Fan is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, specializing in the microstructural characterization of advanced SP-CSAs alloys. With a background in Mechanical Engineering and extensive hands-on experience with advanced instrumentation, he focuses on Helium bubble formation and void swelling in materials subjected to ion irradiation.
Work at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Zhe Fan has been serving as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory since 2017. In this role, he focuses on the microstructural characterization of advanced SP-CSAs alloys. His research specifically investigates Helium bubble formation and void swelling in these materials. His work contributes to the understanding of radiation-resistant alloys, which is critical for various applications in nuclear and materials science.
Education and Expertise
Zhe Fan holds a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Xi'an Jiaotong University, where he studied from 2009 to 2012. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in the same field from the same institution, completing his studies from 2005 to 2009. Additionally, he pursued further education at Texas A&M University from 2012 to 2017, enhancing his expertise in materials science and engineering.
Research Experience at Texas A&M University
During his time at Texas A&M University, Zhe Fan worked as a Graduate Research Assistant from 2012 to 2017. His research involved employing Rutherford backscattering spectrometry channeling (RBS/c) to study defect accumulation and evolution in materials. This experience provided him with a solid foundation in advanced materials characterization techniques.
Visiting Scholar at Purdue University
Zhe Fan served as a Visiting Scholar at Purdue University from 2017 to 2018. This position allowed him to expand his research network and collaborate with other experts in the field. His time at Purdue contributed to his professional development and understanding of advanced materials.
Hands-On Experience with Advanced Instruments
Zhe Fan possesses hands-on experience with various sophisticated instruments essential for materials research. His expertise includes arc-melting and casting, magnetron sputtering, nanoindenter, and accelerator technologies. He performs ion irradiation using a 3MeV Tandem accelerator on alloys at temperatures ranging from 150K to 1100K, which is crucial for studying the effects of radiation on materials.