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Yanxia Du，Associate Professor in Corrosion & Protection Center UNDP, University of Science and Technology Beijing, NACE certified CP specialist, NACE certified CP instructor. She was graduated from China University of Petroleum with Ph.D degree in 2007 and after two years of post-doctoral research work, she worked as a research and teaching fellow in Corrosion & Protection Center UNDP, University of Science and Technology Beijing. She worked as a visiting scholar in University of Pittsburg, USA from 2016.10 to 2017.10.

She has engaged in the research work on modern cathodic protection and AC/DC interference for more than 15 years. As a leader and core member, she has involved in the research work of more than 35 projects, including National Natural Science Foundation Project, the Beijing Natural Science Foundation Project, the National Key R&D Program of China and a number of industry projects. She has published more than 60 academic papers in the field of CP and interference, co-authored 3 books and received 3 software copyright licenses and 8 patents. She won the First Prize of Science and Technology Progress from provincial government .Besides, she gained the First Prize of Science and Technology Progress from CSCP of China two times and the Second Prize one time and gained the Second Prize of Science and Technology Progress from Xinjiang uygur autonomous region and

Her major research interests include: AC corrosion mechanism, evaluation and mitigation; Static and dynamic DC stray current corrosion evaluation and protection; AC and DC numerical simulation for complex situations; Corrosion risk intelligent monitoring and control technologies.

Research direction：

1. AC corrosion mechanism, evaluation and mitigation

2. Static and dynamic DC stray current corrosion evaluation and protection

3. AC and DC numerical simulation for complex situations

4. Corrosion risk intelligent monitoring and control technologies

Scientific research achievement:

Publications:

[1] Yanxia Du, Yi Liang, Sili Xie, Lei Zhang. Discussion on AC Corrosion Mechanism and Risk Assessment for Cathodically Protected Pipelines. Corrosion 2020.

[2] Huimin Qin, Yanxia Du, Minxu Lu, Qingsi Meng. Effect of Dynamic DC Stray Current on Corrosion Behavior of X70 Steel. Materials and Corrosion. 2020.

[3] H. Zhang, Y.X. Du, R.Z. Qin, Z.C. Xu. Study on Corrosion Behavior of X80 Steel in Soil with Different Water Content under HVDC Interference. Electrochemistry, 2020.

[4] Z.C. Xu, Y.X. Du, R.Z. Qin, et.al, Study of Corrosion Behavior of X80 Steel in Clay Soil with Different Water Contents under HVDC Interference, Int. J. Electrochem. Sci., 2020.

[5] Yanxia Du, Dezhi Tang, Huimin Qin, Minxu Lu. Research on Parameter Fluctuation Characteristics and Effects on Corrosion Rates under Dynamic DC Stray Current from Metro System. Corrosion 2019,Paper No. 13203.

[6] Yuxing Zhang, Yanxia Du*, Zitao Jiang, Minxu Lu. Study on Dynamic AC Interference of High-Speed Railway on Pipelines. Corrosion 2019,Paper No. 13208.

[7] Runzhi Qin, Yanxia Du*, Zhenchang XU, Minxu Lu. Influence of Cl- ions on anodic polarization behavior of API X80 steel in high potential/current density conditions in Na2SO4 solution. RSC Advances. 2019,9: 7698.

[8] Runzhi Qin, Yanxia Du*, Zhenchang Xu, Minxu Lu. Anodic Polarization Behavior of X80 Steel in Na2SO4 solution under High Potential and Current Density Conditions. Materials. 2019.12: 394.

[9] Runzhi Qin, Yanxia Du*, Zitao Jiang, Xiuyun Wang, etc. Corrosion Behavior of X80 Pipe Steel under HVDC Interference in Sandy Soil. Metals. 2018.8: 809.

[10] Yanxia Du, Yingwu Xiao, Sili Xie, Minxu Lu. Research on the Effects of Environmental Parameters on AC Corrosion Behavior. Corrosion 2018,Paper No. 10676

[11] Huimin Qin, Yanxia Du, Jie Liu.Corrosion Behavior of Buried Pipeline under Dynamic DC Stray Current Interference. Corrosion 2018,Paper No. 11045

[12] Dezhi Tang, Yanxia Du, Jie Liu, Minxu Lu, Shaosong Chen. Some considerations on the use of coupon under stray direct traction current interference. Corrosion 2018,Paper No. 11028

[13] Qin Runzhi, Du Yanxia, Lu Minxu, Ou Li, Sun Haiming. Study of Interference Parameters Variation Regularity andCorrosion Behavior of X80 Steel in Guangdong Soil UnderHigh Voltage Direct Current Interference. ACTA METALLURGICA SINICA. 2018,54(6): 886-894.

[14] Yanxia Du, Dezhi Tang, Minxu Lu. Researches on the Effects of AC Interference on CP Parameters and AC corrosion Risk Assessment for Cathodic Protection Carbon Steel. Corrosion 2017,p 236-248, Paper No. 8962

[15] Qin, Runzhi , Du, Yanxia, Peng, Guozheng, Lu, Minxu, Jiang, Zitao . High Voltage Direct Current interference on buried pipelines: Case study and mitigation design. NACE - International Corrosion Conference Series, v 1, p 488-498, 2017, Corrosion Conference and Expo 2017

[16] Xiaxi Li, Yi Liang，Yanxia Du, Dezhi Tang. Case Study of AC interference on an Urban Gas Pipeline: Field Test, AC Mitigation  Design and Assessment. Corrosion 2017, Paper No. 8914

[17] Yingwu Xiao, Yanxia Du*, Dezhi Tang, Li Ou, Haiming Sun,Yi Lu. Study on the influence of environmental factors on AC corrosion behavior and its mechanism. Materials and Corrosion, 2017.9:1-13.

[18] Zhang Hui, Du Yanxia, Li Wei, Lu Minxu. Investigation on AC-Induced Corrosion Behavior and Product Film of X70 Steel in Aqueous Environment with Various Ions. ACTA METALLURGICA SINICA. 2017,53: 975-982.

[19] Tang D Z，Du Yanxia, Liang Y, Lu M X, Jiang Z T. Electrochemical studies of the galvanic coupling zinc/pipeline steel in the presence of an applied alternating current. MATERIALS AND CORROSION-WERKSTOFFE UND KORROSION.2016,67：463-470. SCI

[20] Tang Dezhi, Du Yanxia, Li  Xiaxi, Liang Yi, Lu, Minxu. Effect of alternating current on the performance of magnesium sacrificial anode. MATERIALS & DESIGN. 2016,93: 133-145.SCI

[21] Li Wei, Du Yanxia, Wang Jiejun. Mitigation methods and their applicability for DC stray current interference.Gongcheng Kexue Xuebao/Chinese Journal of Engineering. 2016, 38(7): 958-966.

[22] Tang D Z, Du Yanxia, Lu MX ,Liang Y , Jiang ZT, Dong L. Effect of pH value on corrosion of carbon steel under an applied alternating current. MATERIALS AND CORROSION-WERKSTOFFE UND KORROSION. 2015, 66: 1467-1479. SCI.

[23] Tang Dezhi, Du Yanxia, Lu Minxu, Chen Shaosong, Jiang Zitao, Dong Liang. Study on location of reference electrode for measurement of induced alternating current voltage on pipeline. INTERNATIONAL TRANSACTIONS ON ELECTRICAL ENERGY SYSTEMS. 2015,25(1):99-119.

[24] Tang Dezhi, Du Yanxia, Lu Minxu, Jiang Zitao, Dong Liang, Wang Jiejun.  Effect of AC current on corrosion behavior of cathodically protected Q235 steel.MATERIALS AND CORROSION.2015,66(3):278-285.

[25] Tang Dezhi, Lu Minxu, Du Yanxia, Gao Jiawei, Wu Guangchun. Electrochemical Studies on the Performance of Zinc Used for Alternating Current Mitigation. CORROSION. 2015,71(6):795-806

[26] Yanxia Du, Jiejun Wang, Minxu Lu. Researches on Mitigation Methods of Interference Caused by Cathodic Protection System. Corrosion 2015，Paper No. 5884

[27] Dezhi Tang, Yanxia Du, Minxu Lu, Guangchun Wu. Effect of Alternating Current on Corrosion of Pipeline Steel. Corrosion 2015，Paper No. 5626

[28] Jiawei Gao, Yanxia Du, Dezhi Tang, Xiaxi Li, Danping Yan. Study on the performance of Magnesium sacrificial anode. Corrosion 2015，Paper No. 5647

[29] Guangchu Wu, Yanxia Du, Minxu Lu, Zitao Jiang. Evaluation and Reform of Regional Cathodic Protection System Based on Numerical Simulation. Corrosion 2015，Paper No. 5565

[30] Zitao Jiang, Yanxia Du*, Minxu Lu, Yunan Zhang, Dezhi Tang. New findings on the factors accelerating AC corrosion of buried pipeline.Corrosion Science.2014,81:1-10

Patents:

[1] Yanxia Du, Lei Zhang, Hui Zhang. Corroison Rate Monitoring System and Methods under HVDC Interference. Invention Patent.  ZL 201910047757.9.

[2] Yanxia Du, Weixin Shi, Dongli Wang. Cathodic Protection Test Probe for PCCP Pipe and Methods. Invention Patent. ZL 200810181240.0.

[3] Yanxia Du, Lei Zhang, Minxu Lu. A Kind of Cathodic Protection Test Probe and Measuring Method for Buried Pipeline. Invention Patent. ZL 201110207295.6.

[4] Yanxia Du, Minxu Lu. Xiuyun Wang. Cathodic Protection Test Probe with Multi-functions. Invention Patent. ZL 201120283681.9.

[5] Xiaxi Li, Yanxia Du, Shunli Gao. Effectiveness Evaluation Criteria and Lifetime Prediction Method for Sacrifical Anode System. Invention Patent. ZL 201410213117.8.

[6] Danping Li, Yanxia Du. A Method Used to Determine Current Requirement for Regional Cathodic Protection. Invention Patent. 201710331160.8.

[7] Linlin Xing, Yanxia Du. Dezhi Tang. Dynamic Interference Monitoring and Risk Evaluation Method. Invention patent. ZL 2017 1 0416301.6.

[8] Qingzhang Wang, Yanxia Du, Yinghuai Zhang. Cathodic Protection Method used for Metal Structure in Intertidal Zone, Invention patent. ZL 2013 10 403875.1.

Awards:

[1] Second Prize of Science And Technology Progress Awarded By Xinjiang Municipal Government : Key Technologies for Corrosion Control of Oil and Gas Pipelines in Western Energy Strategy Passage. 2019

[2] Third Prize of Science And Technology Progress Awarded By Beijing Municipal Government :Research on key technologies and equipments for corrosion protection and application.2016.

[3] First Prize Of Science And Technology Progress Awarded By China Society Of Corrosion And Protection: Research on Key Technologies and Application for Beijing Gas Pipe Network. 2016

Second Prize Of Science And Technology Progress Awarded By China Society Of Corrosion And Protection: Research on Effectiveness Evaluation Criteria and Lifetime Prediction Method for Sacrifical Anode System. 2015.