Central South University - China
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📚 Early academic pursuits
Congcong yang embarked on his academic journey in 2007 at central south university (csu), where he pursued a bachelor's degree in minerals processing engineering. demonstrating early promise in research and technical expertise, he continued his academic progression at csu with a master's degree, followed by a ph.d. in the same field under the guidance of prof. deqing zhu. in 2017, he was selected as a joint ph.d. student at csiro mineral resources in brisbane, australia, working with dr. liming lu. his academic foundation was marked by a strong focus on innovative processing technologies and sustainability in metallurgy, especially in fields intersecting with power electronics applications in materials engineering.
🏢 Professional endeavors
After earning his doctorate, congcong began his professional career as a research assistant at csu in 2018. he was soon promoted to lecturer in 2020 and then to associate professor in 2022. in 2024, he assumed the role of deputy director at the vale-csu joint laboratory for low-carbon and hydrogen metallurgy. throughout his career, he has collaborated with global industry leaders including vale, bhp, rio tinto, and china baowu. his work environment reflects a balance between academia and industry, enabling him to bring practical insights into academic research and to explore advancements in power electronics related to metallurgical process control.
🔬 Contributions and research focus
Congcong yang's research is centered around three core areas: the characterization, processing, and evaluation of iron ores; low-carbon and hydrogen metallurgy; and the comprehensive Metallurgy utilization of low-grade ores and solid wastes. he has contributed significantly to the development of sustainable and energy-efficient processing techniques, often integrating concepts related to power electronics for smarter material handling systems. his focus on low-carbon technologies is timely and addresses urgent global needs for green metallurgy solutions.
🌍 Impact and influence
Over the past five years, congcong has managed more than 20 major research projects funded by the national natural science foundation of china, provincial bodies, and global mining Metallurgy corporations. he has authored over 60 sci-indexed papers, three book chapters, and holds more than 30 national invention patents. as a result of his growing impact, he has been recognized with two provincial science and technology progress awards and named among the world's top 2% scientists in mining and metallurgy by elsevier and stanford university for both 2023 and 2024. his role in integrating power electronics into metallurgy highlights his interdisciplinary influence.
📈 Academic cites
Congcong yang serves as a youth editorial board member for five technical journals and a regular reviewer for over 50 international journals, showcasing his academic visibility and Metallurgy commitment to peer research validation. he is an active member of prominent professional organizations such as the china nonferrous metals society, the chinese society for metals, and the australian institute of mining and metallurgy (ausimm), further strengthening his international scholarly network.
🌱 Legacy and future contributions
Congcong’s long-term vision is to lead sustainable innovations in low-carbon metallurgy by advancing scientific understanding and industrial applications. his leadership at the vale-csu joint lab underscores his role in pioneering hydrogen-based metallurgical solutions. he aims to continue bridging academia and industry while mentoring the next generation of engineers and researchers. with a firm grounding in both theoretical and practical frameworks, his future work will likely explore deeper integrations of power electronics in smart metallurgical systems and process automation.
Notable Publications
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Title: Granulation effectiveness of iron ore sinter feeds: Effect of ore properties
Authors: Congcong Yang, Deqing Zhu*, Jian Pan, et al.
Journal: ISIJ International, 2018, 58(8): 1427–1436
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Title: Oxidation Behavior of High-FeO Ferrous Spinels and Its Impacts on Induration Characteristics of Oxidized Pellets
Authors: Chenmei Tang, Congcong Yang*, Jian Pan, Deqing Zhu, Liming Lu, Zhengqi Guo
Journal: Metallurgical and Materials Transactions B, 2024, 55: 3072–3086
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Title: Oxidation kinetics of typical high FeO ferrous spinels
Authors: Chenmei Tang, Congcong Yang*, Jian Pan, Deqing Zhu, Zhengqi Guo
Journal: Thermochimica Acta, 2024, 736: 179758
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Title: New pyrometallurgical route for separation and recovery of Fe, Zn, In, Ga and S from jarosite residues
Authors: Deqing Zhu**, Congcong Yang*, Jian Pan, Zhengqi Guo, Siwei Li
Journal: Journal of Cleaner Production, 2018, 205: 781–788
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Title: Hydrogen-based direct reduction behavior of iron ore pellets with iron grades ranging from 59% to 68%
Authors: Congcong Yang, Wei Liu*, Deqing Zhu, et al.
Journal: International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 2025, 138: 787–801