Education
B.S. Casting, Dalian Railway Engineering Institute, 1977.
M.S. Steelmaking, Beijing University of Iron & Steel Technology, 1982.
Ph.D. Metallurgical Engineering, Michigan Technological University, 1992.
Work Experience
Michigan Technological University
Institute of Materials Processing
Research Engineer
July 1994 to present
Michigan Technological University
Institute of Materials Processing
Research Associate, Advanced Ceramics Group
November 1990 to July 1994
Central Iron & Steel Research Institute (in China)
Department of Alloy Steels
Research Engineer
1984-1986
Research Institute of Iron & Steel Standards (in China)
Engineer, Department of International Standardization
1982-1984
Railway Engineering Manufacturing Company
Assistant Engineer, Division of Metal Casting
1977-1979
Professional Societies
Metal Powder Industries Federation/APMI International
American Society for Metals
American Ceramic Society
ASM International
Technical Topics of Expertise
Metal casting, steelmaking, hot isostatic pressing, injection molding, metallic and ceramic materials, and solid waste utilizations.
Publications, Reports and Presentation on Related Topics
1990 M. G. McKimpson, A.N. Niemi and X. Huang, "Quantitative Microscopy of SiC-Reinforced Aluminum Composites Fabricated from Mechanically Alloyed Powders," Structural Applications of Mechanical Alloying, Proceedings of an ASM International Conference, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, 27-29 March 1990, p.203-211.
1990 M. G. McKimpson, K.L. Paxton, X. Huang, R.M. Conaway and H. Davis, "Rapid Isostatic Processing of Metal Powders," Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Isostatic Pressing, Stratford-upon-Avon (UK), Nov. 5-7, 1990.
1992 M. G. McKimpson, K. L. Paxton and X. Huang, "Densification of Metal-Ceramic Composites at Isostatic Pressures Greater than 200 MPa," Presented at the ASM/TMS Materials Week '92, Chicago, IL Nov. 2, 1992.
1992 J. Y. Hwang, A.M. Hein, T. Hozeska and X. Huang,"The Final Report of Pyromet Process Development for Plating Sludge Wastes, Phase I," to Envirite Corp.
1993 J.Y. Hwang, X. Huang and A.M. Hein,"The Final Report of Pyromet Process Development for Plating Sludge Wastes, Phase II," to Envirite Corp.
1993 X. Huang, "The Final Report of Fly Ash Processing and Utilization, Section-4 Ceramic Products Technology Development," Michigan DNR SWAP project, MDRD-1-31-20025.
1993 X. Huang, "The Final Report of Fly Ash Processing and Utilization, Section 5-Plastic Products Technology Development," Michigan DNR SWAP project, MDRD-1-31-20025.
1994 R.S. Kramer, J. Y. Hwang, X. Huang and T. Hozeska, "Characterization of Recyclable Components in Fly Ash to Produce Marketable Products," Presented at the International EDP Symposium on Extraction and Processing for the Treatment and Minimization of Waste, February 27-March 3, 1994, Moscone Center-San Francisco, California.
1994 X. Huang, J. Y. Hwang and Beebhas C. Mutsuddy, "Properties of Mullite Synthesized from Fly Ash and Alumina Mixture," Presented at the ACers 96th Annual Meeting, April 24-28, 1994 Indianapolis, IN.
1994 J. Y. Hwang, X. Huang and A.M. Hein, "Synthesizing Mullite from Beneficiated Fly Ash," Journal of Metals, May 1994, p36-39.
1994 K. L. Paxton, X. Huang, "Influence of Extremely High Pressure Compaction and Consolidation on Microstructures and Mechanical Properties," Presented at the 96th Annual Meeting of American Ceramic Society, April 24-28, 1994, Indianapolis, IN.
1995 J. Y. Hwang, X. Huang, R. Tieder and A. Hein, "Refractory Material Produced from Beneficiated Fly Ash," Proceedings: 11th International Symposium o Use and Management of Coal Combustion By-Products (CCBs), Vol. 1, p32-1.
1995 X. Huang, J. Y. Hwang, and R. Tieder, "Clean Fly Ash as Fillers in Plastics," Proceedings: 11th International Symposium on Use and Management of Coal Combustion By-Products (CCBs), Vol. 1, p33-1.
1995 X. Huang, J. Y. Hwang and B. C. Mutsuddy, "Properties of Mullite Synthesized from Fly Ash and Alumina Mixture," Interceram, Vol. 44, No. 2, 1995, p65.
1996 X. Huang and R.E. Tieder, "Report on Producing Low Temperature Agglomerated SiC," to Mercury Marine.
1996 X. Huang, "The Final Report of Development of Products from Scrap Glass Task 3: Glass Fiber Production," Michigan DNR project, MDRD-1-31-40014.
1996 X. Huang, "The Final Report of Development of Products from Scrap Glass Task 4: Plastics Reinforcement and Fillers," Michigan DNR project, MDRD-1-31-40014.
1996 X. Huang, "The Final Report of Development of Products from Scrap Glass Task 5A: Waste Glass as Sintering Aid to Reduce Clay Firing Temperature," Michigan DNR project, MDRD-1-31-40014.
1996 X. Huang, "The Final Report of Development of Products from Scrap Glass Task 6: Foundry Molding Material," Michigan DNR project, MDRD-1-31-40014.
1997 X. Huang, J. Y. Hwang and J. M. Gillis, "Processed Low Nox Fly Ash as a Filler in Plastics," to be published in the Proceedings of Twelfth International Symposium on Management & Use of Coal Combustion Byproducts (CCBs)," Jan. 26-30, 1997, Orlando, Florida, USA.
1997 X. Huang, J. Y. Hwang and X. Song, "High Performance Auto Parts Could be Produced Using CastCon Manufacturing Process," to be published in the Proceedings of 1997 SAE International Congress & Exposition, Feb. 24-27, 1997, Cobo Center, Detroit.
1997 X. Huang, J. Y. Hwang and X. Song, "CastCon-A Combination of Casting, Forging, P/M, Bonding and Coating to Produce High Performance Components," to be published in the Proceedings of 5th International Conference on Advanced Particulate Materials and Processes, April 7-9, 1997, West Palm Beach, Florida.
1997 X. Huang, Todd Haugh, Mark J. Plichta and A.A. Hendrickson, "Hot Densification of Spherical Stainless Steel Powders by Rapid Omnidirectional Compaction," to be published by Metallurgical Transactions.
Patents and Disclosures
"A Method for Consolidating Powdered Materials to Near Net Shape and Full Density," X. Huang, pending U.S. patent.
"Hex-Directional Press for Consolidating Powdered Materials," X. Huang, pending U.S. patent.
"Combustion of Pulverized Scrap Tires and Its Applications," J. Y. Hwang and X. Huang, Michigan Technological University File.
"Recovery of Metals from Plating Sludge Wastes," J. Y. Hwang, X. Huang and T. Hozeska, Michigan Technological University File.
"Microwave Removal of Binders from Injection Molded Components," B. C. Mutsuddy, D. S. Patil and X. Huang, Michigan Technological University File.
"Direct Steelmaking by Microwave and Induction Heating," X. Huang and J. Y. Hwang, Michigan Technological University File.
"A Method of Synthesizing Spherical Particles," X. Huang, Michigan Technological University File.
"Spherical Molding Media Synthesized from Powdered Materials," X. Huang, K.L. Paxton, R. E. Tieder, M. J. Gillis, and J. Y. Hwang, Michigan Technological University File.
"Method of Fly Ash Size Classification," J. Y. Hwang and X. Huang, Michigan Technological University File.
"Method of Fly Ash Utilization in Ceramic Products," X. Huang and J. Y. Hwang, Michigan Technological University File.
"Method of Utilizing Fly Ash as Fillers," X. Huang and J. Y. Hwang, Michigan Technological University File.