Presentation Title: Deciphering Solidification Characteristics in the Weld Metal of EH36 Shipbuilding Steel 

Dr. Cong Wang is a Professor at Northeastern University, Shenyang, China, where he has been teaching and conducting research since 2014. Prior to this, he held positions as a Research Associate at Northwestern University and as a Senior Research Engineer at both Saint-Gobain R&D and Alcoa Technical Center in the USA. He received his PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University under the advisement of Professor Sridhar Seetharaman.

Dr. Wang’s expertise lies in materials science and engineering, with a strong focus on metallurgical processes. He has received numerous awards, including the Leading Expert of National “Ten Thousands Talent Program” and the Outstanding Young Educator Award in China, as well as the EPD Science Award from TMS in the USA. He has been recognized as a Fellow of ASM and holds several editorial positions in prestigious journals. His research has significantly contributed to the advancement of high-heat input welding, and he continues to play an active role in both academic and industrial collaborations.