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Prof. Xiaorong Zhou is a Professor of Corrosion Science & Engineering at the University of Manchester, leading research in corrosion control of light alloys and surface engineering. His work integrates advanced microscopy techniques to study microstructure-performance relationships. He holds a BSc from Hunan University (1983), MSc from Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics (1986), and PhD from UMIST (1994). His research focuses on corrosion mechanisms of aluminum and magnesium alloys, eco-friendly surface treatments, and corrosion-resistant nanomaterials. He has pioneered studies on anodic film formation, thermomechanical processing effects, and adhesive bonding of aluminum. His group contributes to the Sustainable Futures and Aerospace Research Institute initiatives at the university.
Prof. Zhou has received the Jim Kape Memorial Medal (2001) for corrosion research. He leads projects such as the £1M Sustainable Coatings by Rational Design (SusCoRD) and collaborates with industry on lightweight alloy corrosion solutions. His memberships include Fellowships at the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IoM3) and the Institute of Corrosion.
Key research themes include localized corrosion mechanisms, intermetallic particle effects in alloys, and corrosion monitoring via electrochemical techniques. His recent work explores additive manufacturing of aluminum alloys and high-entropy alloy behavior under mechanical loading. Publications span 218+ articles, emphasizing corrosion mitigation strategies and microstructural analysis.
