Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) - September 2008 to July 2014

Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences

Major: Corrosion and Protection

Dissertation: "Study on Corrosion Evolution of Low-Alloy Steel in Marine Tidal Zone"

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - September 2002 to July 2006

Liaoning University

Major: Materials Chemistry

Associate Professor - September 2017 to Present

Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences

Assistant Professor - November 2014 to September 2017

Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences

My research focuses on developing advanced materials and monitoring technologies for corrosion control in marine and atmospheric environments. I specialize in the design and optimization of low-cost weathering steels with enhanced rust layer stability for coastal-industrial applications, investigating how alloying elements such as copper, tin, phosphorus, and nickel influence long-term corrosion performance.

A significant aspect of my work involves developing in-situ electrochemical monitoring techniques using impedance spectroscopy, including innovative interdigitated electrode probes for real-time corrosion assessment without destructive testing. I study the fundamental mechanisms of atmospheric corrosion, particularly rust layer evolution under varying environmental conditions including chloride deposition and wet-dry cycles.

My expertise extends to surface treatment technologies for titanium alloys, where I have established activation and electroplating protocols to improve coating adhesion. I am currently developing two-component conductive coatings that maintain excellent electrical properties and corrosion resistance under high humidity and salinity conditions.

Recent research directions include integrating machine learning with image recognition for automated corrosion assessment, establishing correlations between indoor accelerated testing and outdoor exposure to improve prediction reliability, and developing comprehensive corrosion life prediction models that combine electrochemical data with environmental parameters for infrastructure durability forecasting.

I have published over a dozen journal articles in prestigious international and domestic journals, with 10 papers as first author or corresponding author. My research has appeared in leading materials science journals including Journal of Materials Science & Technology, Corrosion Science, Acta Metallurgica Sinica, and Journal of Materials Research and Technology.

1) Mu, X., Wei, J., Dong, J.*, Ke, W. (2012). Electrochemical study on corrosion behavior of mild steel in simulated marine tidal zone. Acta Metallurgica Sinica, 48, 420-426.

2) Mu, X., Wei, J., Dong, J.*, Ke, W. (2014). In situ corrosion monitoring of mild steel in a simulated tidal zone without marine fouling attachment by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. Journal of Materials Science & Technology, 30, 1043-1050.

3) Mu, X., Wei, J., Dong, J.*, Ke, W. (2014). Influence of sacrificial anode protection on corrosion behavior of Q235B steel in simulated marine tidal zone. Acta Metallurgica Sinica, 50, 1294-1304.

4) Liu, B., Mu, X.*, Yang, Y., Hao, L.*, Ding, X., Dong, J.*, Zhang, Z., Hou, H., Ke, W. (2019). Effect of tin addition on corrosion behavior of a low-alloy steel in simulated coastal-industrial atmosphere. Journal of Materials Science & Technology, 35, 1228-1239.

5) Wang, Y., Mu, X.*, Dong, J.*, Umoh, A.J., Ke, W. (2021). Insight into atmospheric corrosion evolution of mild steel in a simulated coastal atmosphere. Journal of Materials Science & Technology, 76, 41-50.

6) Wang, Y., Mu, X.*, Chen, Z., Lin, Z., Dong, J.*, Daniel, E.F., Qi, J., Ke, W. (2021). Understanding the role of alloyed Cu and P in the initial rust composition of weathering steel formed in a simulated coastal-industrial atmosphere. Corrosion Science, 193, 109912.

7) Han, P., Lin, Z., Zhang, Z., Chen, H., Wang, Y., Chen, Z., Mu, X.*, Dong, J. (2022). Corrosion performance of Q460 weathering steel for building structures in simulated South China Sea marine atmospheric environment. Hebei Metallurgy, 3, 5-17.

8) Chen, H., Lin, Z., Zhang, Z., Han, P., Wang, Y., Chen, Z., Mu, X.*, Dong, J. (2022). Corrosion resistance of Q690 weathering steel for building structures in simulated South China Sea marine atmospheric environment. Hebei Metallurgy, 4, 25-36.

9) Li, C.¹, Mu, X.¹, Wang, C.*, Liu, C., Ma, R., Zhao, L., Wu, L., Chen, L., Daniel, E.F., Ma, C., Dong, J.*, Zhang, D., Zhong, W., Zhong, S. (2023). Insight to atmosphere corrosion behavior of Q345NH steel in Wenchang tropical marine environment. Journal of Materials Research and Technology, 24, 5755-5768.

10) Chen, S., Zhang, Z., Mu, X.*, Kou, R., Yang, Y., Zhou, Y*. (2025). Microscopic mechanisms of chloride ion influence on the initial corrosion behavior of 3% Ni weathering steel. Journal of Materials Research and Technology, 37, 196-206.

11) Thee, C., Hao, L., Dong, J.*, Mu, X., Wei, X., Li, X., Ke, W. (2014). Atmospheric corrosion monitoring of weathering steel under an electrolyte film in cyclic wet-dry condition. Corrosion Science, 78, 130-137.

12) Zhao, L., Mu, X., Dong, J.*, Wu, L., Wang, C., Ke, W. (2017). Study on corrosion behavior of AH32 long specimens in simulated marine tidal zone by galvanic current. Acta Metallurgica Sinica, 53, 1445-1452.

13) Hao, X., Dong, J.*, Mu, X., Wei, J., Wang, C., Ke, W. (2019). Influence of Sn and Mo on corrosion behavior of ferrite-pearlite steel in the simulated bottom plate environment of cargo oil tank. Journal of Materials Science & Technology, 35, 799-811.

14) Wei, J., Wang, C., Wei, X., Mu, X., He, X., Dong, J.*, Ke, W. (2019). Corrosion evolution of steel reinforced concrete under simulated tidal and immersion zones of marine environment. Acta Metallurgica Sinica (English Letters), 32, 900-912.

15) Ma, R., Zhao, L., Wang, C., Mu, X., Wei, X., Dong, J.*, Ke, W. (2019). Effect of hydrostatic pressure on thermodynamics and kinetics of metal corrosion. Acta Metallurgica Sinica, 55, 281-290.

16) Qiao, C., Shen, L., Hao, L., Mu, X., Dong, J.*, Ke, W., Liu, J., Liu, B. (2019). Corrosion kinetics and patina evolution of galvanized steel in a simulated coastal-industrial atmosphere. Journal of Materials Science & Technology, 35, 2345-2356.

17) Chen, W., Yan, B., Xu, A.*, Mu, X., Zhou, X., Jiang, M., Wang, C., Li, R., Huang, J., Dong, J*. (2025). An intelligent matching method for the equivalent circuit of electrochemical impedance spectroscopy based on random forest. Journal of Materials Science & Technology, 209, 300-310.

Patents

I have obtained 2 authorized invention patents and 2 authorized utility model patents, covering innovations in corrosion monitoring equipment, rust stabilization treatments, and testing apparatus.

Authorized Invention Patents:

1) Chu, J., Zhao, L., Zhao, B., Mu, X., Fan, Y., Wang, C., Cai, J., Li, X., Chen, L., Dong, J. (2022). Rust layer stabilization treatment solution and treatment method for weathering steel. Patent No. ZL 2020 1 0719466.2.

2) Zhao, L., Zhang, D., Mu, X., Yang, H., Wang, C., Tu, Q., Ma, R., Li, X., Dong, J. (2022). Real-time online detection method for chloride ion deposition rate in atmospheric environment. Patent No. ZL 2020 1 0719479.X.

Authorized Utility Model Patents:

3) Zhao, L., Yao, Q., Mu, X., Zhong, W., Wang, C., Wang, H., Ma, R., Li, X., Dong, J. (2021). Atmospheric corrosion specimen rack for field exposure testing. Patent No. CN 213239874 U.

4) Zhao, L., Mu, X., Wang, C., Dong, J. (2024). Gauze specimen rack for monitoring chloride ion deposition in atmospheric corrosion. Patent No. CN 220772881 U.

1) 2024 - First Prize for Outstanding Paper, Hebei Metallurgical Society and Hebei Metallurgy Journal

Award for: "Corrosion Resistance of Q690 Weathering Steel for Building Structures in Simulated South China Sea Marine Atmospheric Environment"

Ranking: 6th of 7 authors (Corresponding Author)

2) 2024 - First Prize for Science and Technology Award, Chinese Society for Corrosion and Protection

Award for: "Research on Corrosion Behavior and Rust Layer Evolution Mechanism of Weathering Steel in Typical Atmospheric Environments"

Ranking: 2nd of 13 authors

3) 2019 - Selected as Top-tier Talent, Shenyang High-level Talent Program (Fourth Batch)