Ervaring

• Senior researcher, The Institute of Physical and Chemical Research (RIKEN), Japan (1998-2000)
• Research expert, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium (2000-2014)
• Research manager, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium (2014 - )
• Core lab manager, Flanders Make, Belgium (2018 - )

Relevante Publicaties

• Wu, M., Guo, Z., Qian, J., Reynaerts, D. with Reynaerts, D. (corresp. author) (2022). Multi-Ion-Based Modelling and Experimental Investigations on Consistent and High-Throughput Generation of a Micro Cavity Array by Mask Electrolyte Jet Machining. MICROMACHINES, 13 (12), Art.No. ARTN 2165. doi: 10.3390/mi13122165
• Saxena, K.K., Arshad, M.H., Wu, M., Qian, J., Reynaerts, D. (2022). A ‘virtual sensing’ framework for µECM/hybrid laser- µECM for monitoring interelectrode gap conditions. Procedia CIRP, 113 (ISEM 2022), 445-452. doi: 10.1016/j.procir.2022.09.198
• Arshad, M.H., Saxena, K.K., Smith, R., Qian, J., Reynaerts, D. with Arshad, M.H., Reynaerts, D. (joint last author), Saxena, K.K. (2022). Localized and mask-less copper deposition with free-flow jet micro-electrochemical additive manufacturing. International Journal of Electrical Machining, 27, 16-21.
• Ye, L., Qian, J., Haitjema, H., Reynaerts, D. with Reynaerts, D. (2022). On-machine chromatic confocal measurement for micro-EDM drilling and milling. Precision Engineering-Journal Of The International Societies For Precision Engineering And Nanotechnology, 76, 110-123. doi: 10.1016/j.precisioneng.2022.03.011
• Ye, L., Saxena, K.K., Qian, J., Reynaerts, D. with Reynaerts, D. (2022). Micro-EDM Drilling/Milling as a Potential Technique for Fabrication of Bespoke Artificial Defects on Bearing Raceways. Micromachines, 13 (3), Art.No. 483. doi: 10.3390/mi13030483 Open Access
• Saxena, K.K., Arshad, M.H., Van Maele, S., Qian, J., Reynaerts, D. with Reynaerts, D. (2021). Electrochemical micromachining of actuator-grade Nitinol shape memory alloy with and without laser assistance. Manufacturing letters, 30, 5-10. doi: 10.1016/j.mfglet.2021.09.004
• Kang, X., Tang, W., Zhao, W., Qian, J., Lauwers, B.. Experimental and numerical investigations of material removal process in electrochemical discharge machining of glass in discharge regime. Precision Engineering-Journal of The International Societies For Precision Engineering And Nanotechnology, 72, 706-716. doi: 10.1016/j.precisioneng.2021.07.014
• Saxena, K.K., Qian, J., Reynaerts, D. with Reynaerts, D. (2021). Single-step meso/micro scale hierarchical surface-structuring using an innovative tool-based hybrid laser-electrochemical micromachining process. Procedia CIRP, 95 (ISEM 2020), 821-826. doi: 10.1016/j.procir.2020.02.314 Open Access
• Chen, X., Fan, G., Saxena, K.K., Qian, J., Reynaerts, D. with Reynaerts, D. (2021). Through metallic mask electrochemical micromachining of micro-groove with a porous cathode. Procedia CIRP, 95 (ISEM 2020), 787-792. doi: 10.1016/j.procir.2020.02.260 Open Access
• Ye, L., Xuecheng, X., Bellotti, M., Qian, J., Reynaerts, D. with Reynaerts, D. (2021). Investigation of Advanced Control Schemes for High-speed Small-Hole EDM Drilling. Procedia CIRP, 95 (ISEM2020), 539-544. doi: 10.1016/j.procir.2020.02.263 Open Access
• Huang, J., Huang, S., Zhou, P., Lauwers, B., Qian, J., Vleugels, J. with Huang, J. (2021). Microstructure and mechanical properties of WC or Mo₂C modified NbC-Ni cermets. International Journal of Refractory Metals and Hard Materials, 95, Art.No. 105440. doi: 10.1016/j.ijrmhm.2020.105440 (professional oriented) Open Access
• Wu, M., Guo, Z., Qian, J., Reynaerts, D. (2021). Fabrication of Surface Micro Letters by Electrolyte Jet Mask Machining. Procedia CIRP 95 (2020). doi: 10.1016/j.procir.2020.02.261 Open Access
• Tang, W., Kang, X., Zhao, W., Qian, J., Lauwers, B. (2021). Discharge Characteristics in Electrochemical Discharge Machining of Ceramic-coated Ni-superalloy. Procedia CIRP, 95, 737-742. doi: 10.1016/j.procir.2020.02.307 Open Access
• Bellotti, M., Wang, Y-Q., Li, Z., Qian, J., Reynaerts, D. (2021). Fabrication of tapered micro rods using twin static wire electrical discharge grinding process. Procedia CIRP, 95. doi: 10.1016/j.procir.2020.01.162 Open Access
• Huang, S., Vleugels, J., Altintas, B.T., Huang, J.H., Lauwers, B., Qian, J. with Huang, S. (2021). Microstructure and mechanical properties of WC and Ti(C0.7N0.3) modified NbC solid solution cermets. Journal Of Alloys And Compounds, 850, Art.No. ARTN 156594. doi: 10.1016/j.jallcom.2020.156594 Open Access
• Jia, J., Wang, Y., Li, Z., Yang, S., Qian, J., Reynaerts, D. (2020). Accuracy improvement of micro-shafts fabricated by the twin-mirroring-wire tangential feed electrical discharge grinding. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY, 286, Art.No. ARTN 116808. doi: 10.1016/j.jmatprotec.2020.116808
• Wang, Y., Bellotti, M., Jia, J., Li, Z., Yang, S., Qian, J., Reynaerts, D. (2020). Fabrication of micro rods by twin-mirroring-wire tangential feed micro electrical discharge grinding. PRECISION ENGINEERING-JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETIES FOR PRECISION ENGINEERING AND NANOTECHNOLOGY, 66, 482-495. doi: 10.1016/j.precisioneng.2020.08.015 Open Access
• Saxena, K.K., Chen, X., Qian, J., Reynaerts, D. with Saxena, K.K. (2020). A Tool-Based Precision Hybrid Laser-Electrochemical Micromachining Process: Process Analysis by Multidisciplinary Simulations and Experiments. Journal Of The Electrochemical Society, 167, Art.No. 143502. doi: 10.1149/1945-7111/abc10c
• Saxena, K.K., Chen, X., Vetrano, M.R., Qian, J., Reynaerts, D. with Reynaerts, D. (2020). Real-time on-machine observations close to interelectrode gap in a tool-based hybrid laser-electrochemical micromachining process. Scientific Reports, 10 (October 2020), Art.No. 16797. doi: 10.1038/s41598-020-73821-7 Open Access
• Bellotti, M., Wu, M., Qian, J., Reynaerts, D. (2020). Tool Wear and Material Removal Predictions in Micro-EDM Drilling: Advantages of Data-Driven Approaches. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL, 10 (18), Art.No. ARTN 6357. doi: 10.3390/app10186357 Open Access
• Bellotti, M., De Eguilior Caballero, J.R., Qian, J., Reynaerts, D. (2020). Effects of partial tool engagement in micro-EDM milling and adaptive tool wear compensation strategy for efficient milling of inclined surfaces. Journal Of Materials Processing Technology, 288, Art.No. 116852. doi: 10.1016/j.jmatprotec.2020.116852
• Bellotti, M., Qian, J., Reynaerts, D. (2020). Self-tuning breakthrough detection for EDM drilling micro holes. Journal Of Manufacturing Processes, 57, 630-640. doi: 10.1016/j.jmapro.2020.07.031
• Milana, E., Bellotti, M., Gorissen, B., Qian, J., De Volder, M., Reynaerts, D. (2020). Shaping Soft Robotic Microactuators by Wire Electrical Discharge Grinding. MICROMACHINES, 11 (7), Art.No. ARTN 661. doi: 10.3390/mi11070661 Open Access
• Saxena, K.K., Qian, J., Reynaerts, D. with Reynaerts, D. (corresp. author) (2020). Development and investigations on a hybrid tooling concept for coaxial and concurrent application of electrochemical and laser micromachining processes. Precision Engineering-Journal Of The International Societies For Precision Engineering And Nanotechnology, Art.No. PRE7160. doi: 10.1016/j.precisioneng.2020.05.014
• Saxena, K.K., Qian, J., Reynaerts, D. (2020). A tool-based hybrid laser-electrochemical micromachining process: Experimental investigations and synergistic effects. International Journal of Machine Tools & Manufacture, Volume 155, August 2020, 103569. doi:10.1016/j.ijmachtools.2020.103569
• Marbelia, L., Ilyas, A., Dierick, M., Qian, J., Achille, C., Ameloot, R., Vankelecom, I.F J. (2020). Preparation of patterned flat-sheet membranes using a modified phase inversion process and advanced casting knife construction techniques. JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE, 597, Art.No. ARTN 117621. doi: 10.1016/j.memsci.2019.117621 Open Access
• Bellotti, M., Qian, J., Reynaerts, D. (2019). Breakthrough phenomena in drilling micro holes by EDM. International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, 146, Art.No. 103436. doi: 10.1016/j.ijmachtools.2019.103436
• Wei, T., Oprins, H., Cherman, V., Qian, J., De Wolf, I., Beyne, E., Baelmans, M. (2019). High-Efficiency Polymer-Based Direct Multi-Jet Impingement Cooling Solution for High-Power Devices. IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON POWER ELECTRONICS, 34 (7), 6601-6612. doi: 10.1109/TPEL.2018.2872904
• Chen, N., Li, L., Wu, J., Qian, J., He, N., Reynaerts, D. (2019). Research on the ploughing force in micro milling of soft-brittle crystals. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MECHANICAL SCIENCES, 155, 315-322. doi: 10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2019.03.004
• Bellotti, M., Qian, J., Reynaerts, D. (2019). Process fingerprint in micro-EDM drilling. Micromachines, 10 (240). doi: 10.3390/mi10040240
• Kushwaha, S., Gorissen, B., Qian, J., Reynaerts, D. (2019). A Real-Time Stability Indicator for Micromilling: An Experimental Validation. JOURNAL OF MICRO AND NANO-MANUFACTURING, 7 (1), Art.No. ARTN 010908. doi: 10.1115/1.4043275
• Wei, T., Oprins, H., Cherman, V., Qian, J., De Wolf, I., Beyne, E., Baelmans, M. (2018). High Efficiency Polymer based Direct Multi-jet Impingement Cooling Solution for High Power Devices. IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON POWER ELECTRONICS. doi: 10.1109/TPEL.2018.2872904
• Guo, C., Qian, J., Reynaerts, D. (2018). Deterministic removal strategy for machine vision assisted scanning micro electrochemical flow cell. JOURNAL OF MANUFACTURING PROCESSES, 34, 167-178. doi: 10.1016/j.jmapro.2018.06.002
• Yang, F., Qian, J., Wang, J., Reynaerts, D. (2018). Simulation and experimental analysis of alternating-current phenomenon in micro-EDM with a RC-type generator. Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 255, 865-875. doi: 10.1016/j.jmatprotec.2018.01.031
• Saxena, K.K., Qian, J., Reynaerts, D. (2018). A review on process capabilities of electrochemical micromachining and its hybrid variants. International Journal of Machine Tools & Manufacture, 127, 28-56. doi: 10.1016/j.ijmachtools.2018.01.004
• Bian, R., Ferraris, E., Yinfei, Y., Qian, J. (2018). Experimental Investigation on Ductile Mode Micro-Milling of ZrO2 Ceramics with Diamond-Coated End Mills. Micromachines, 9 (127), Art.No. 127, 1-16. doi: 10.3390/mi9030127
• Yang, F., Bellotti, M., Hua, H., Yang, J., Qian, J., Reynaerts, D. (2018). Experimental analysis of normal spark discharge voltage and current with a RC-type generator in micro-EDM. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, (461), 1-10. doi: 10.1007/s00170-018-1813-4
• Guo, C., Qian, J., Reynaerts, D. (2018). A Three-Dimensional FEM Model of Channel Machining by Scanning Micro Electrochemical Flow Cell and Jet Electrochemical Machining. Precision Engineering, 507-519. doi: 10.1016/j.precisioneng.2018.02.002
• Van Camp, D., Qian, J., Vleugels, J., Lauwers, B. (2018). Experimental investigation of the process behaviour in Mechano-Electrochemical Milling. CIRP Annals, 67 (1), 217-220. doi: 10.1016/j.cirp.2018.04.088
• Tong, H., Li, Y., Zhang, L., Qian, J. (2017). Experimental exploration of wire electro-discharge grinding for conical nozzle surfaces. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 95, 1233-1241. doi: 10.1007/s00170-017-1101-8
• Chen, N., Chen, M., Wu, C., Pei, X., Qian, J., Reynaerts, D. (2017). Research in minimum undeformed chip thickness and size effect in micro end-milling of potassium dihydrogen phosphate crystal. International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, 134, 387-398. doi: 10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2017.10.025
• Guo, C., Qian, J., Reynaerts, D. (2017). Electrochemical Machining with Scanning Micro Electrochemical Flow Cell (SMEFC). Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 247, 171-183. doi: 10.1016/j.jmatprotec.2017.04.017
• Guo, C., Qian, J., Reynaerts, D. (2017). Fabrication of Mesoscale Channel by Scanning Micro Electrochemical Flow Cell (SMEFC). Micromachines, 8 (5), Art.No. 143. doi: 10.3390/mi8050143
• Huang, S., Liu, B.L., Liu, C., Vleugels, J., Huang, J., Anwer, Z., Lauwers, B., Qian, J., Cannizza, E., Woydt, M. (2022). Tailoring Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of NbC-Ni Matrix Cermets for Wear Resistance Applications. In: Hard Materials. Presented at the 20th Plansee Seminar 2022, International Conference on Refractory Metals and Hard Materials, Reutte, Austria, 30 May 2022-03 Jun 2022. Reutte, Austria. (URL) 
• rshad, M.H., Saxena, K.K., Qian, J., Reynaerts, D. with Arshad, M.H. (joint first author) (2022). Electrochemical hybrid additive and subtractive micro-manufacturing on a low cost desktop 3D printer. In: Proceedings of euspen’s 22nd International Conference & Exhibition (European Society for Precision Engineering): vol. 2022, (Paper No. P3.04), (283-284). Presented at the euspen’s 22nd International Conference & Exhibition (European Society for Precision Engineering), CERN, Geneva, Switzerland, 30 May 2022-03 Jun 2022. ISBN: 978-1-9989991-1-8. (URL)

• Huang, S., Liu, B., Liu, C., Vleugels, J., Huang, J., Anwer, Z., Lauwers, B., Qian, J. (2022). Effect of Nitrogen Content on Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of NbC-WC-Ti(C,N)-Ni Cermets. In: Hard Materials. Presented at the 20th Plansee Seminar 2022, International Conference on Refractory Metals and Hard Materials, Reutte, Austria, 30 May 2022-03 Jun 2022. Reutte, Austria. (URL)
• Arshad, M., Saxena, K.K., Qian, J., Huang, S., Reynaerts, D. (2021). Electrochemical micro-milling of niobium carbide (NbC) in different electrolytes and laser assistance. In: D. Reynaerts, K.K. Saxena (Eds.), Proceedings of the17th International Symposium on Electrochemical Machining Technology (INSECT 2021), (117-122). Presented at the 17th International Symposium on Electrochemical Machining Technology (INSECT 2021), Leuven, Belgium (hosted virtually due to Covid-19), 25 Nov 2021-26 Nov 2021. ISBN: 978-9-08289-313-7. (URL)
• Wu, M., Arshad, M.H., Saxena, K.K., Qian, J., Reynaerts, D. (2021). Data-driven framework of ECM: A machine learning model for profile prediction. In: Proceedings of 17th International Symposium on Electrochemical Machining Technology (INSECT 2021), (231-240). Presented at the 17th International Symposium on Electrochemical Machining Technology (INSECT 2021), Leuven, Belgium (hosted virtually due to Covid-19), 25 Nov 2021-26 Nov 2021. ISBN: 978-9-08289-313-7.
• Arshad, M.H., Smith, R., Saxena, K.K., Chen, X., Qian, J., Reynaerts, D. (2021). Effect of electrolyte flow mode on the performance of micro-electrochemical additive manufacturing (μECAM) process. In: D. Reynaerts, K.K. Saxena (Eds.), Proceedings of 17th International Symposium on Electrochemical Machining Technology (INSECT 2021), (269-274). Presented at the 17th International Symposium on Electrochemical Machining Technology (INSECT 2021), Leuven, Belgium (hosted virtually due to Covid-19), 25 Nov 2021-26 Nov 2021. Leuven, Belgium. ISBN: 978-9-08289-313-7.
• Arshad, M.H., Saxena, K.K., Qian, J., Reynaerts, D. (2021). Electrochemical micro-milling of niobium carbide (NbC) cermet with and without laser assistance. In: R. Leach, C. Nisbet, D. Phillips (Eds.), Proceedings of euspen’s 21st International Conference & Exhibition: vol. June 2021, (Paper No. P3.07), (195-198). Presented at the euspen’s 21st International Conference & Exhibition, Copenhagen, Denmark, 07 Jun 2021-10 Jun 2021. Bedford, UK. ISBN: 978-0-9957751-9-0. (URL)
• Ye, L., Saxena, K.K., Qian, J., Reynaerts, D. (2021). An experimental framework for micro-EDM texturing on ceramic injection moulds for improved feedstock flowability. In: R. Leach, C. Nisbet, D. Phillips (Eds.), Proceedings of euspen’s 21st International Conference & Exhibition: vol. June 2021, (Paper No. P3.04), (189-190). Presented at the euspen’s 21st International Conference & Exhibition, Copenhagen, Denmark, 07 Jun 2021-10 Jun 2021. Bedford, UK. ISBN: 978-0-9957751-9-0. (URL)
• Van Camp, D., Qian, J., Vetrano, M., Vleugels, J., Lauwers, B. (2021). Investigation of working gap phenomena in Mechano-Electrochemical Milling. In: Procedia CIRP: vol. 95, (672-677). Presented at the 20th CIRP CONFERENCE ON ELECTRO PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL MACHINING, Zurich, Switzerland, 19 Jan 2021-21 Jan 2021. doi: 10.1016/10.1016/j.procir.2020.02.284 Open Access
• Saxena, K.K., Wu, M., Chen, X., Qian, J., Reynaerts, D. (2020). Multiphysics simulation enabled ‘virtual sensing’ approach for monitoring the parameters in the interelectrode gap during tool-based hybrid laser-electrochemical micromachining. In: Proceedings of 16th International Symposium on Electrochemical Machining Technology (INSECT) 2020: vol. 2020, (95-104). Presented at the 16th International Symposium on Electrochemical Machining Technology (INSECT) 2020, Fraunhofer IWU, Chemnitz, Germany (held virtually), 24 Nov 2020-25 Nov 2020. ISBN: 978-3-95735-125-8. (URL) Open Access
• Legrand, J., Dirckx, D., Durt, M., Ourak, M., Deprest, J., Ourselin, S., Qian, J., Vercauteren, T., Vander Poorten, E. (2020). Active Handheld Flexible Fetoscope -Design and Control Based on a Modified Generalized Prandtl-Ishlinski Model. In: IEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics, AIM, (367-374). Presented at the 2020 IEEE/ASME INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ADVANCED INTELLIGENT MECHATRONICS (AIM), -. doi: 10.1109/AIM43001.2020.9158868 Open Access
• Saxena, K.K., Chen, X., Qian, J., Reynaerts, D. (2020). Simulation and experimental study on the effect of interelectrode gap on the cavities machined by hybrid laser-electrochemical micromachining process. In: Proceedings of euspen’s 20th International Conference & Exhibition, European Society for Precision Engineering: vol. June 2020, (129-132). Presented at the euspen’s 20th International Conference & Exhibition, European Society for Precision Engineering, Held virtually, 08 Jun 2020-12 Jun 2020. ISBN: 978-0-9957751-7-6. (URL)
• Saxena, K.K., Vanrusselt, M., Qian, J., Reynaerts, D., Haitjema, H. (2020). Characterization of hybrid laser-electrochemically machined cavities by areal surface roughness parameters. In: Proceedings of euspen’s 20th International Conference & Exhibition, European Society for Precision Engineering: vol. June 2020, (171-174). Presented at the euspen’s 20th International Conference & Exhibition, June 2020. European Society for Precision Engineering, Held virtually, 08 Jun 2020-12 Jun 2020. ISBN: 978-0-9957751-7-6.
• Lauwers, B., Chernovol, N., Peeters, B., Van Camp, D., Van Riel, T., Qian, J. (2020). Hybrid Manufacturing based on the combination of Mechanical and Electro Physical–Chemical Processes. In: Procedia CIRP 95 (2020), (649-661). Presented at the 20th CIRP CONFERENCE ON ELECTRO PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL MACHINING, Zurich. doi: 10.1016/j.procir.2020.11.003 Open Access