Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rufei Wei | Metallurgical Engineering | Editorial Board Member 

Dr. Rufei Wei, Associate Professor and Ph.D. Supervisor in the School of Metallurgical Engineering at Anhui University of Technology, is a distinguished researcher recognized for his influential contributions to low-carbon metallurgical innovation and sustainable resource utilization. With 18 h-index, 74 documents, and 1,085 citations, his scholarly impact spans advanced ironmaking technologies, solid waste recycling, and biomass metallurgy. Dr. Wei earned his Ph.D. jointly from the Beijing University of Science and Technology and the University of Western Ontario, followed by progressive academic roles that highlight his leadership in metallurgical engineering education and research. His scientific work focuses on low-carbon ironmaking theory, biomass-based reduction processes, and high value utilization of industrial solid wastes, supporting the development of green and circular metallurgical systems. He has secured multiple national and provincial research projects and contributed extensively to industrial collaborative programs involving blast furnace optimization, coal injection processes, biomass coupling reactions, and innovative resource-efficient material technologies. Dr. Wei holds numerous authorized patents, including methods for biomass gasification, iron-containing pellet preparation, desulfurization ash oxidation, and calcium sulfate whisker production demonstrating strong translational research capacity. Actively engaged in academic service, he serves on youth committees, editorial boards of leading journals, and as a reviewer for prominent international publications. His achievements have earned him major recognitions such as the Metallurgical Science and Technology Award, the Anhui Provincial Teaching Achievement Award, and selection as a Young Top-Notch Talent of Anhui University of Technology. Through mentoring, he has guided students to success in innovation and entrepreneurship competitions, further reflecting his commitment to academic excellence and talent cultivation.