About me
Dr. Hongwen Zhang is the Principal Research Metallurgist and Research & Development Director at Indium Corporation, with over eighteen years of experience in developing lead-free solder materials. He holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering, along with master’s degrees in both material science and engineering and mechanical engineering. Dr. Zhang led the invention of the Durafuse® paste technology and has been awarded more than twenty patents worldwide. He is a certified SMT Process Engineer, a Six-Sigma Green Belt and a certified specialist in IPC-A-600 and IPC-A-610D standards. In 2023, he was recognized as Member of Technical Distinction by SMTA International.