Meiqiong Ou
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Meiqiong Ou is a materials scientist specializing in high-temperature ceramics and investment casting processes for advanced superalloys. Her research focuses on the mechanical behavior and thermal stability of aluminosilicate ceramic shells used in the precision casting of nickel-based superalloys—critical materials for aerospace and energy turbine components. In her most cited work (2023, 8 citations), Ou systematically investigates the flexural strength of these ceramic shells at elevated temperatures, revealing how phase transformations and microstructural evolution govern their load-bearing capacity during casting. This contribution directly addresses a key industrial challenge: preventing shell cracking and dimensional distortion in complex, thin-walled superalloy components. By correlating processing parameters with high-temperature performance, Ou’s findings enable more reliable and cost-effective investment casting. Her work bridges fundamental ceramic science with practical manufacturing, offering guidelines for optimizing shell composition and firing schedules. Though early in her career, Ou’s targeted focus on thermal-mechanical properties of refractory materials positions her as an emerging expert in high-temperature processing, with implications for next-generation turbine blade production.
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