Professor Lifeng Zhang Joins Metallurgical Research & Technology as Co-Editor-in-Chief
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- Published on 27 November 2024
We are pleased to announce that Professor Lifeng Zhang, President and Professor at North China University of Technology , has joined Metallurgical Research & Technology (MRT) as co-Editor-in-Chief, effective August 2024. His appointment further strengthens the journal’s editorial leadership, joining Jean-Marc Steiler and Danièle Quantin, as MRT continues to advance its role as a premier publication in the metallurgy and materials science community.
With extensive expertise in metallurgy and materials science, Prof. Lifeng Zhang has had a distinguished academic career spanning multiple decades, during which he has made significant contributions to research on metal processing and alloy development. As President of North China University of Technology, he has played a key role in advancing educational and research excellence in China, particularly within the metallurgical field. His appointment as co-Editor-in-Chief at MRT represents a significant milestone in the journal’s evolution and its commitment to embracing global perspectives in research.
Professors Lifeng Zhang, Jean-Marc Steiler, and Danièle Quantin will work closely together with the Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Dr Iryna Tomashchuk, to guide the journal’s editorial strategy. Prof. Steiler, with his vast experience in the steel industry, and Ms. Quantin, who has a deep background in metallurgy and industrial research, bring complementary expertise. Together with Zhang, they will ensure that MRT remains at the forefront of cutting-edge research in metallurgy and materials science. Their combined leadership will reinforce the journal’s high standards of academic rigour and industry relevance, while also opening new opportunities for innovation and global collaboration.
“We are excited to welcome Professor Lifeng Zhang as co-Editor-in-Chief,” said Dr. Ariana Fuga, Senior Editor at EDP Sciences. “His leadership and deep knowledge of metallurgy will bring valuable insights to MRT. We are confident that, along with Professors Jean-Marc Steiler and Danièle Quantin, his contributions will help the journal continue its growth and relevance in the international scientific community.”
As Metallurgical Research & Technology looks to the future, it remains committed to fostering excellence in metallurgical research and strengthening connections between academia and industry. With the leadership of Professors Zhang, Steiler, and Quantin, the journal is poised to continue delivering high-quality research and insights that advance the field of metallurgy globally.
Metallurgical Research & Technology is a peer-reviewed bi-monthly journal publishing original, high-quality research papers in areas ranging from process metallurgy to metal product properties and applications of ferrous and non-ferrous metals and alloys, including light-metals. It is indexed in Web of Science, Scopus and many more and offers an annual Best Paper Award.
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