Background of Education and Work Experience

Sep. 2020-Now,  Professor, Hongshen Distinguished Young Scholar, Doctoral supervisor,  Chongqing University, China

2019.4-2020.8,  Senior Researcher,  University of Pittsburgh, USA

2017.2-2019.3,  Postdoctoral Associate, Doctoral Co-supervisor,  University of Texas at El Paso, USA

2011.8-2017.1,  Ph.D.,  Tsinghua University, China

2007.9-2011.7,  B.S.,  Jilin University, China

Research Field

Additive manufacturing of high-performance materials

Intelligent mechanical processing integrated with high-throughput materials design

Laser processing and manufacturing technologies

Artificial Intelligence processing and machine learning methodology

Materials computation and phase transformation

Awards and Honors

Hongshen Distinguished YoungScholar

UTEP Annual Researcher Award

Member, International Congress on Applications of Lasers & Electro-Optics (ICALEO)

Member, Society for Biomaterials (SFB)

Fellow, Materials Science and Technology (MS&T)

Outstanding Teaching Assistant of Tsinghua University

Peer Reviewer, “Acta Materialia”

Peer Reviewer, “Materials & Design”

Invited Reviewer, “Materials Science and Engineering A”

Representative Publications

[1] K. Li, M.A. Klecka, S. Chen, W. Xiong, “Wire-arc additive manufacturing and post-heat treatment optimization on microstructure and mechanical properties of Grade 91 steel”, Additive Manufacturing, 2020, 37.

[2] K. Li, B. Yu, R.D.K. Misra, G. Han, Y.T. Tsai, C.W. Shao, C.J. Shang, J.R. Yang, Z.F. Zhang, “Strain rate dependence on the evolution of microstructure and deformation mechanism during nanoscale deformation in low carbon-high Mn TWIP steel”, Materials Science and Engineering: A, 2019, 742:116-123.

[3] I.A. Segura, L.E. Murr, V.S.V. Injeti, K. Li, B. Yu, R.D.K. Misra, R.B. Wicker, “Grain boundary and microstructure engineering of Inconel 690 cladding on stainless-steel 316L using electron powder bed fusion additive manufacturing”, Journal of Materials Science & Technology, 2019, 35:351-367.

[4] S. Xiang, J. Li, H. Luan, A. Amar, S. Lu, K. Li, L. Zhang, F. Qu, W. Zhang, D. Wang, Q. Li, “Effects of process parameters on microstructures and tensile properties of laser melting deposited CrMnFeCoNi high entropy alloys”, Materials Science and Engineering: A, 2019, 743:412-417.  

[5] K. Li, V.S.Y. Injeti, P. Trivedi, L.E. Murr, R.D.K. Misra, “Nanoscale deformation of multiaxially forged ultrafine-grained Mg-2Zn-2Gd alloy with high strength-high ductility combination and comparison with the coarse-grained counterpart”, Journal of Materials Science & Technology, 2018, 34:311-316.

[6] K. Li, B. Yu, R.D.K. Misra, C.X. Wang, Z.L. Tian, J.G. Shan, “The significance and design of hybrid process in governing high strength-high toughness combination of fiber laser-welded T-250 maraging steel joint”, Materials Science and Engineering: A, 2018, 718:173-181.

[7] K. Li, V.S.Y. Injeti, R.D.K. Misra, L.G. Meng, X.G. Zhang, “The contribution of long-period stacking-ordered structure (LPSO) to high strength-high ductility combination and nanoscale deformation behavior of magnesium-rare earth alloy”, Materials Science and Engineering: A, 2018, 713:112-117.

[8] W. Zhang, S. Liu, K. Li, P. Li, J. Qi, Z. Wang, Y. Chen, H. Zhang, L. Meng, “High strain-rate behavior and deformation mechanism of a multi-layer composite textured AZ31B Mg alloy plate”, Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2018, 749: 23-39.        

[9] K. Li, L. Wei, B. An, R.D.K. Misra, “Aging phenomenon in low lattice-misfit cobalt-free maraging steel: Microstructural evolution and strengthening behavior. Materials Science and Engineering: A”, 2019, 739:445-454.

[10] K. Li, B. Yu, R.D.K. Misra, G.Han, S.L. Liu, C.J. Shang, “Strengthening of cobalt-free 19Ni3Mo1.5Ti maraging steel through high-density and low lattice misfit nanoscale precipitates”, Materials Science and Engineering: A, 2018, 715:174-185.

[11] K. Li, B. Yu, R.D.K. Misra, G. Han, S. Liu, Y.F. Shen, C.J. Shang, “On the origin and contribution of extended kinks and jogs and stacking fault ribbons to deformation behavior in an ultrahigh strength cobalt-free maraging steel with high density of low lattice misfit precipitates”, Materials Science and Engineering: A, 2018, 728:208-217.  

[12] I.A. Segura, J. Mireles, L.E. Murr, K. Li, V.S.Y. Injeti, R.D.K. Misra, R.B. Wicker, “Characterization and mechanical properties of cladded stainless steel 316L with nuclear applications fabricated using electron beam melting”, Journal of Nuclear Materials, 2018, 507: 164-176.    

[13] K. Li, J.G. Shan, C.X. Wang, Z.L. Tian, “The role of copper in microstructures and mechanical properties of laser-welded Fe-19Ni-3Mo-1.5Ti maraging steel joint”, Materials Science and Engineering: A, 2017, 681:41-49.      

[14] K. Li, J.G. Shan, C.X. Wang, Z.L. Tian, “Effect of post-weld heat treatments on strength and toughness behavior of T-250 maraging steel welded by laser beam”, Materials Science and Engineering: A, 2016, 663:157-165.