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Dr Tianhong Gu is presently an Assistant Professor in Materials Science and Engineering in the Department of Chemistry and Materials Science at Xian Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU). Previously, she pursued material research in the UK as a Research Associate at Imperial College London and a Research Fellow at the University of Birmingham, with a focus on material microstructure control design, in-situ micromechanical testing, microstructural characterisation and materials modelling. Dr Gu graduated with an MPhil in Materials Science and Metallurgy from the University of Cambridge and obtained a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from Imperial College London.
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Research interests
Advanced Solder Materials, Superalloys, HEA, Micromechanics, Microstructure, Advanced Microscopy, Material Modelling.
Experience
Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry and Materials Science, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, present
Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, 2022-2024
Research Fellow, School of Metallurgy and Materials, University of Birmingham, 2021-2022
Research Associate, Department of Materials, Imperial College London, 2018-2021
Teaching
CEN425 / CHE425 Experimental Methods in Materials Mechanics (MRes module)
CEN412 Characterization of Materials (MRes module)
CEN102 / IND106 Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics (BEng module)
Awards and honours
Jiangsu Double Innovation Doctorate Fund, 2023
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
Award Date: 4 Sept 2024
PhD, Materials Science and Engineering, Imperial College London
Award Date: 1 Mar 2019
Master, Materials Science and Metallurgy, University of Cambridge
Award Date: 25 Oct 2014
Research areas
- Material Design
- Superalloy
- Solder Alloy
- High Entropy Alloy
- Characterization Techniques
- Additive Manufacturing
- Manufacturing Process Optimization
Keywords
- Q Science (General)
- Materials
- Design Process
- Characterisation
- Crystal Structure
- Mechanical Behaviour
- Failure and Fracture
Person Types
- Staff
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Study on the dynamic mechanical behavior and its deformation mechanism of titanium alloy
Gu, T. (PI)
1/06/25 → 31/05/28
Project: Collaborative Research Project
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Study on the microstructure and mechanical properties of 3D-print superalloys
Gu, T. (PI)
10/02/25 → 31/05/26
Project: Internal Research Project
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Data-driven intelligent design methodology of flexible roll forming process
Gu, T. (PI)
1/06/24 → 31/05/28
Project: Collaborative Research Project
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Exploring engineering resilience of W-dopped superalloys
Gu, T. (PI)
1/03/24 → 28/02/27
Project: Internal Research Project
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Green Electronic Interconnections: Optimal Design for Lead-free Solders
Gu, T. (PI)
1/07/23 → 30/06/26
Project: Internal Research Project
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Design Strategy and Strengthening Mechanisms of A Novel Ultra-Hard Titanium-Based Alloy
Su, W., Zhao, C., Zhang, H. & Gu, T., 7 Nov 2025, In: Acta Materialia.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Discontinuous plasticity in Sn single crystals: a combined experiment and modelling study
Xin, H., Gu, T., Giuliani, F., Britton, T. B., Xu, Y. & Zheng, Z., 3 Oct 2025, (Submitted) In: Acta Materialia.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Effect of annealing on the hardness variation and deformation behaviour of W-Ni-Cu and W-Ni-Fe alloys
Gu, T., Su, W., Sun, C. & An, H., 27 Jun 2025, (Accepted/In press) ffect of annealing on the hardness variation and deformation behaviour of W-Ni-Cu and W-Ni-Fe alloys. Trans Tech Publications LtdResearch output: Chapter in Book or Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Proceeding › peer-review
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Self-Supporting Pt|Ni Bimetallic Aerogel with Highly Efficient Hydrolysis Reaction Behavior of Ammonia Borane
Su, W., Xu, F. & Gu, T., 5 Oct 2025, (Submitted) In: Progress in Natural Science: Materials International.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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仿真模拟在环件轧制的应用现状与展望
Wei, K., Zhan, J., Yang, Y., Gu, T., Zuojun, D. & Huang, S., 13 Jun 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: Forging and Stamping Technology. 25242Translated title of the contribution :Application status and prospect of simulation simulation in ring rolling Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review