Research Areas

1. Multiphase-flow modeling

2. Finite Element Methods (FEM) based numerical multi-physics modeling for hydrogel

3. Artificial intelligence (AI) for physical process, control and optimization

4. Distributed parameter system modeling and control

5. Building energy analysis

Honors

Introduced project of international post-doctoral exchange program, China post-doctoral management committee

Publications

[1] X. Zhang, H. Li, Feasibility analysis for control of bioaerosol concentration at indoor corner via airflow from ventilation outlet with energy optimization, Journal of Cleaner Production 248 (2020) 119289.

[2] X. Zhang, H. Li, Neural-network-based control of discrete-phase concentration in a gas-particle corner flow with optimal energy consumption, Computer & Mathematics with Applications (2020) 10213.

[3] X. Song+, X. Zhang+ (Co-first author), Z. Ou, Mu. Li, Controlling the Anisotropic Surface Wetting of Metal Nanoparticles by a Competitive Ligand Packing Strategy: Implications for Encapsulation. ACS Applied Nano Materials, 4(11)(2021), 11458-11465.

[4] X. Song+, X. Zhang+ (Co-first author), Q. Chang, X. Yao, M. Li, R. Zhang, X. Liu, C. Song, Y. Xin A. Ng, E. H. Ang, Z. Ou, High-Resolution Electron Tomography of Ultrathin Boerdijk-Coxeter-Bernal Nanowire Enabled by Super-Thin Metal Surface Coating, Small, (2022).

[5] T. Fan, S. Park, Q. Shi, X. Zhang, Q. Liu, Y. Song, H. Chin, M. S. B. Ibrahim, N. Mokrzecka, Y. Yang, H. Li, J. Song, S. Suresh, N, Cho, Transformation of Hard Pollen into Soft Matter, Nature Communication 1449 (2020).

[6] Q. Liu, X. Ye, H. Wu, & X. Zhang*. A multiphysics model of magnetic hydrogel under a moving magnet for targeted drug delivery. International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, 215(2022), 106963.

[7] X. Song, Z. Ou, X. Hu, X. Zhang, M. Lin, L. Wen, M. Li. Revealing Structure Properties of ZIF-8 Particles Prepared by Wet Chemical Etching via 3D Electron Tomography, ACS Materials Letter, 3 (2)(2020), 171-178.

[8] Q. Shi, M. S. B. Ibrahim, Xingyu Zhang, Y. Hwang, H. Chin, S. Chen, W. S. Tan, H. Li, J. Song, N. Cho, Unraveling the distinct germination processes of sporopollenin-based pollen grains and spores through morphological analyses upon natural nano-architectonics process, Applied Materials Today, 27(2022),101471.

[9] L.-Y. .Liu, Q.-S. Yang, B.-J. Miao, X. Liu, & X. Zhang, Anisotropic and elastoplastic characteristics of 3D printed graphene / aluminum composites by coupled experimental and numerical analysis. Mechanics of Advanced Materials and Structures, (2021)1-12.

[10] X. Nian, Q. Yang, L. Ma, & X. Zhang, Constitutive modeling for hydrogel with chain entanglements and application to adaptive hydrogel composite structures, Mechanics of Advanced Materials and Structures, (2022).

Personal Statement

Zhang Xingyu is a lecturer in Institute of Modern Engineering Mechanics, Faculty of Material and Manufacturing Engineering. He has received bachelor and master degree in Central South University, China in 2012 and 2015, respectively, and Ph.D degree in School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. He has published 10 SCI papers in top journals. He was selected into Introduced Project of International post-doctoral exchange program by China post-doctoral management committee.