1. 国家自然科学基金青年科学基金项目，ZnSO4溶液离子特性定向调控及选择性脱氟界面作用机理研究，主持。

2. 西安建筑科大学前沿交叉领域培育专项，废阴极与赤泥配伍制备硅/碳负极材料时选择性溶出调控及构效机制研究，主持。

4. 横向项目，西安建筑科技大学-洛阳万基炭素有限公司先进炭素材料联合实验室，在研，主持。

5. 横向项目，铝产业生产工艺过程关键技术问题研究，在研，主持。

6. 横向项目，煤储层浸出液稀土元素分析，已结题，主持。

7. 国家自然科学基金面上项目，铝电解槽废阴极基锂离子电池负极杂质、结构及界面行为研究，参与。

8. 横向项目，锑元素在造锍捕金工艺过程中的分配及脱除技术研究，参与。

9. 横向项目，锌系统F，Cl控制技术研究与应用，参与。

在冶金、材料与环境领域重要期刊发表学术论文10余篇，代表作如下：

1. Kai Yang, Junhao Wang, Dian Yu, Pengqiuyue Pu, Hang Li, Zihao Chen, Yangyang Tang, Zhao Fang. Removal of F- from industrial ZnSO4 solution by hierarchical porous Al2O3-ZnO microspheres: performance and mechanism, Surfaces and Interfaces, 2025, 66: 106587.

2. Kenan Zhong, Mengjia Kang, Zhuo Ye, Bicheng Meng, Xueyang Hou, Zhongliang Tian, Kai Yang*, Qingjuan Wang*, Zhao Fang*. Fe2+/Fe3+-Mediated synergistic electrochemical leaching of spent lithium-ion batteries under low voltage: A green chemistry approach. Green Chemistry, 2025, 27(19):5531-5545.

3. Linbo Li, Zihao Chen, Junhao Wang, Yangyang Tang, Kai Yang*, Zhao Fang*. Mechanism and performance of porous inflorescence-like Al2O3-TiO2 for removing fluorine ions in industrial ZnSO4 solution. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 2025, 13: 115283.

4. Kenan Zhong, Yihan Xue, Wenlong Huang, Xueyang Hou, Kai Yang*, Zhao Fang*. The cyclized polyacrylonitrile coating current collector for directional deposition of lithium metal induced by Zn nanosheets. Electrochimica Acta, 2025, 517: 145777.

5. Kai Yang, Hang Li, Wenjun Lin, Zihao Chen, Shuangyi Peng, Ke Yu, Zhao Fang, Performance and mechanism of hierarchical porous Al2O3-MgO nanosheets for removing fluoride ions from industrial ZnSO4 solution[J]. Separation and Purification Technology, 2024, 330:125255.

6. Kai Yang, Xinye Zhu, Hang Li, Lele Zhang, Jie Li, Zhao Fang. Process and mechanism for synergistic treatment of spent carbon cathode and red mud by hydrothermal acid-leaching, Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, 2024, 135: 131-142.

7. 杨凯, 朱成平, 李捷, 李航, 武妓娜, 方钊. 废旧NCM电池浸出液中镍钴锰元素选择性回收的工艺研究, 矿冶工程, 2023, 43(5): 127-131.

5. Kai Yang, Jie Li, Chengping Zhu, Xinye Zhu, Wenlong Huang, Zhuang Wu, Zhao Fang, Separation and recovery of valuable elements from acid leachate of spent carbon cathode by fractional precipitation method[J]. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 2023, 11: 110288.

6. Kai Yang, Chengping Zhu, Jie Li, Bicheng Meng, Kenan Zhong, Wenlong Huang, Juan Yu, Zhao Fang, Electric field-assisted leaching of valuable metals from spent lithium-ion batteries in a mixture of acetic acid and ascorbic acid[J]. Hydrometallurgy, 2023, 221: 106152.

7. Wenlong Huang, Lang Yan, Lele Zhang, Xingliang Zhang, Zhuang Wu, Chengping Zhu, Zhao Fang*, Kai Yang*. Bifunctional urea surface-modified high voltage LiNi0.5Mn1.5O4 cathode for enhanced electrochemical performance, Electrochimica Acta, 2023, 458: 142525.

8. Kai Yang, Jie Li, Wenlong Huang, Chengping Zhu, Zhongliang Tian, Xinye Zhu, Zhao Fang, A closed-circuit cycle process for recovery of carbon and valuable components from spent carbon cathode by hydrothermal acid-leaching method[J]. Journal of Environmental Management, 2022, 318: 115503.

9. Wenlong Huan, Bicheng Meng, Jie Li, Kai Yang*, Zhao Fang*. Spent carbon cathode used as a cathode material for high-performance dual-ion batteries: High-value utilization, ACS Applied. Energy Materials, 2022, 5: 14487-14495.

10. Kai Yang, Bicheng Meng, Hao Cheng, Yifan Li, Zhao Fang, Zhongliang Tian,Yanqing Lai, Converting spent carbon cathode (SCC) into SCC-2600@rGO forsuperior Li+ storage performance[J]. Materials Today Energy, 2022, 25: 100973.

1. 2023年西安建筑科技大学冶金工程学院钛金学者

2. 西安建筑科大学第三十届“粉体杯”大学生创新创业大赛“优秀指导老师”

3.以第一指导老师或全国大学生冶金科技竞赛特等奖、一等奖、二等奖、三等奖各一项

3.2015-2021年获中南大学优秀学生干部、优秀研究生、赵天从奖学金、国家奖学金等国家级、校级荣誉