Introduction
Biographical Information
Work Experience：
2021.8—Present，Distinguished Professor，School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2016.8-2021.7, Tenured Professor, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2005.9-2016.7, Professor, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2005.3-2006.2, Visiting Scientist, Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials
2002.5-2005.8, Associate Professor, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2000.9-2002.4, Postdoctoral Researcher, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
1995.12-1997.8, Associate Professor, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hefei University of Technology
1988.7-1995.11, Lecturer, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hefei University of Technology
Education Background：
1997.9-2000.8, Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Ph.D
1985.9-1988.6, Materials Science and Engineering, Southeast University, Master
1981.9-1985.8, Materials Science and Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Bachelor
Research Interests
1. Design and development of light alloy materials and liquid precision forming
2. Melt treatment of light alloy and material external field preparation
Selected Publications
1. Hao Ji, Guohua Wu*, Wencai Liu*, Xiaolong Zhang, Liang Zhang, Mingxu Wang. Origin of the age-hardening and age-softening response in Mg-Li-Zn based alloys, Acta Materialia, 2022, 226: 117673.
2. Guohua Wu, Cunlong Wang, Ming Sun, Wenjiang Ding. Recent developments and applications on high-performance cast magnesium rare-earth alloys, Journal of Magnesium and Alloys, 2021, 9: 1-20.
3. Hao Ji, Guohua Wu *, Wencai Liu, Jiangwei Sun, Wenjiang Ding. Role of extrusion temperature on the microstructure evolution and tensile properties of an ultralight Mg-Li-Zn-Er alloy, Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2021, 876: 160181.
4. Xiang Peng, Shihao Xu, Dehua Ding, Guanglan Liao, Guohua Wu *, Wencai Liu, Wenjiang Ding. Microstructural evolution, mechanical properties and corrosion behavior of as-cast Mg-5Li-3Al-2Zn alloy with different Sn and Y addition, Journal of Materials Science and Technology, 2021, 72: 16–22.
5. Hao Ji, Guohua Wu *, Wencai Liu, Xinli Liang, Guanglan Liao, Dehua Ding. Microstructure characterization and mechanical properties of the as-cast and as-extruded Mg-xLi-5Zn-0.5Er (x = 8, 10 and 12 wt%) alloys, Materials Characterization, 2020, 159: 110008.
6. Cunlong Wang, Guohua Wu *, Min Sun, Liang Zhang, Wencai Liu, Wenjiang Ding. Formation of Non-dendritic Microstructures in Preparation of Semi-solid Mg-RE Alloys Slurries: Roles of RE Content and Cooling Rate, Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 2020, 279: 116545.
7. Jiangwei Sun, Guohua Wu *, Liang Zhang, Xiaolong Zhang, Longling Liu, Jinshuo Zhang, Microstructure characteristics of an ultra-high strength extruded Al-4.7Cu-1Li-0.5Mg-0.1Zr-1Zn alloy during heat treatment, Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2020, 813: 152216.
8. Chunchang Shi, Guohua Wu*, Liang Zhang*, Xiaolong Zhang, Jiangwei Sun, Jinshuo Zhang. Microstructures and mechanical properties of ultralight cast Al-3Li-XMg-0.1Zr alloys, Materials Characterization, 2020, 170: 110698.
9. Luo Kang, Zhang Liang, Guohua Wu *, Liu Wencai, Ding Wenjiang. Effect of Y and Gd content on the microstructure and mechanical properties of Mg–Y–RE alloys, Journal of Magnesium and Alloys, 2019, 7: 345–354.
10. Xiaolong Zhang, Guohua Wu*, Liang Zhang, Chunchang Shi. Effects of Mg and Sc additions on the microstructure, mechanical properties, and thermal stability of a cast Al–2Li–2Cu–0.2Zr alloy after thermal exposure, Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2019, 788: 367–382.
11. Yanlei Li, Guohua Wu*, Antao Chen, Wencai Liu, Yingxin Wang, Liang Zhang. Effects of processing parameters and addition of flame-retardant into moulding sand on the microstructure and fluidity of sand-cast magnesium alloy Mg-10Gd-3Y-0.5Zr, Journal of Materials Science and Technology, 2017, 33: 558–566.
12. H.R. Jafari Nodooshan, Guohua Wu*, Wencai Liu, Guangling Wei, Yanlei Li. Effect of Gd content on high temperature mechanical properties of Mg–Gd–Y–Zr alloy, Materials Science and Engineering A, 2016, 651: 840–847.
13. Yushi Chen, Liang Zhang, Wencai Liu, Guohua Wu*, Wenjiang Ding. Preparation of Mg–Nd–Zn–(Zr) alloys semisolid slurry by electromagnetic stirring, Materials and Design, 2016, 95: 398–409.
14. Yang Zhang, Jie Zhang, Guohua Wu*, Wencai Liu, Liang Zhang, Wenjiang Ding. Microstructure and tensile properties of as-extruded Mg–Li–Zn–Gd alloys reinforced with icosahedral quasicrystal phase, Materials and Design 2015, 66: 162–168.
15. Cunlong Wang, Antao Chen, Liang Zhang, Wencai Liu, Guohua Wu*, Wenjiang Ding. Preparation of an Mg–Gd–Zn alloy semisolid slurry by low frequency electro-magnetic stirring, Materials and Design, 2015, 84: 53–63.
16. Cunlong Wang, Jichun Dai, Wencai Liu, Liang Zhang, Guohua Wu*. Effect of Al additions on grain refinement and mechanical properties of Mg–Sm alloys, Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2015, 620: 172–179.
17. Yang Zhang, Guohua Wu*, Wencai Liu, Liang Zhang, Song Pang, Wenjiang Ding. Microstructure and mechanical properties of rheo-squeeze casting AZ91-Ca magnesium alloy prepared by gas bubbling process, Materials and Design, 2015, 67: 1–8.
18. Yang Zhang, Guohua Wu*, Wencai Liu, Liang Zhang, Song Pang, Yingdong Wang, Wenjiang Ding. Effects of processing parameters and Ca content on microstructure and mechanical properties of squeeze casting AZ91-Ca alloys, Materials Science and Engineering A, 2014, 595: 109–117.
19. 吴国华, 陈玉狮,丁文江.高性能镁合金凝固组织控制研究现状与展望,金属学报,2018,54(5): 637-646.
20. 潘复生、吴国华等编著，《新型合金材料-镁合金》，中国战略新兴产业-新材料丛书，中国铁道出版社，2017.11
21. “铸造手册”-非铁合金（第四版），副主编，机械工业出版社，2021.6
Research Projects
Prof. Wu has been focusing on the development of high-performance light alloys and the precision forming technologies according to the lightweight requirements of aerospace equipment. He has presided more than 70 national scientific research projects, and the related achievements have been applied in several national major aerospace and aviation projects, and more than 70 invention patents authorized up to now.
The main projects detailed information is as follows:
1. Research on near-liquidus rheo-forming of high Ca-containing ignition-proof magnesium alloys, National Natural Science Foundation of China, 2018.1-2021.12
2. Casting defects and size control of large complex thin-walled high-strength heat-resistant magnesium alloy components, Key Basic Research Projects of China, 2019.12-2022.12
3. Development and demonstration application of high performance magnesium alloy, National Key R & D Plan of China,2016.7-2020.6
4. Research on Magnesium lithium matrix composite with high rigidity, high strength and toughness, Frontier Innovation Program,2018.11-2020.10
5. Research on semisolid slurry and rheocasting of magnesium alloy prepared by electric current pulse, National Natural Science Foundation of China, 2013.01–2016.12.
6. Research on application technology of high strength and heat resistant magnesium alloy on aircraft structural components, National High Technology R & D Program of China,2015.10-2016.10
7. Development of high-strength and heat-resistant magnesium alloys. National Aviation Projects, 2011.1-2016.12
8. Key applied basic research on melt purification of high-strength heat-resistant Mg–Gd–Y magnesium alloy, Program of Shanghai Subject Chief Scientist, 2008.06–2010.12
9. Basic research on melt purification of magnesium alloy, National Basic Research Program of China, 2007.07–2011.08
10. Research on Magnesium alloys melt processing technology. National Key Technology R&D Program of China, 2006.1-2008.12
Honors & Awards
1. The R&D and application of high-performance magnesium rare-earth alloy materials and their related key technologies, the first prize of the National Award for Technological Invention, 2020
2. International Magnesium Science & Technology Award, 2020
3. Leading Talents of Shanghai, 2019
4. Outstanding Subject Leaders of Shanghai, 2008
5. Development of high-performance magnesium-rare earth alloys and their products, First Prize of National Defense Technology Invention Award, 2017
6. Development of high strength and heat resistant magnesium alloys and their applications in aerospace field, First Prize of Shanghai Technology Invention Award, 2013
7. Development of high-strength magnesium-rare earth alloys, Second Prize of the Ministry of Education Technology Invention, 2010.
8. Development of high-strength and tough magnesium-rare earth alloys integrally controlled with shape, performance and their applications, First Prize of Shanghai Technology Invention Award, 2010
9. Design and production technologies of refining flux for magnesium-rare earth alloys, Second Prize of Patent Award for Outstanding Scientific Research Achievements of the Ministry of Education, 2009
10. Development of new high-performance and heat-resistant magnesium alloys and their applications in the automobiles, First Prize of Shanghai Technology Invention Award, 2007
11. High-strength magnesium alloy and their applications in the national defensive industry, Second Prize of Science and Technology Awards for National Defense, 2006
12. Research on key technologies of flame-retardant magnesium alloys and their applications, Second Prize of National Scientific and Technological Progress Award, 2003
13. Teaching reformation and exploration of “principle of materials processing”, First Prize of Shanghai Outstanding Teaching Achievement Award, 2005
14. Construction of a new cultivation system for the full-time professional master specialized in “materials engineering”, Special Award and Principal's Award of Excellent Teaching Achievement of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 2015
15. Outstanding Contribution Award for the 30th Anniversary of Transactions of Nonferrous Metals Society of China, 2021
Social Appointments:
1. Deputy director of National Engineering Research Center of Light Alloy Net Forming
2. Director of Shanghai Aerospace Advance Materials and Application Technology United Laboratory
3. Vice chairman of National Magnesium Alloys and Application Technology Professional Committee of China
4. Vice chairman of China Foundry Association
5. Vice Chairman of National Special Casting and Nonferrous Alloys Technical Committee
6. Member of editorial board of “Journal of Magnesium and Alloys”
7. Member of editorial board of “Transactions of Nonferrous Metals Society of China (English & Chinese)”
8. Member of editorial board of “China Foundry”
9. Member of editorial board of “Shanghai Aerospace materials and structures”
10. Member of editorial board of “Foundry”
11. Member of editorial board of “Special Casting and Nonferrous Alloys”
12. Member of editorial board of “Foundry Equipment and Technology”