Xiao Liu | Smart Manufacturing | Best Researcher Award

Dr. XiaoLiu , Wuhan University of Technology, China.

Xiao Liu is a highly accomplished researcher in materials engineering, specializing in composite materials and structural health monitoring. He completed his doctoral studies at Xiamen University and KU Leuven, focusing on advanced manufacturing techniques and damage quantification in composite materials. Liu has participated in several high-impact national projects, contributing to the development of intelligent manufacturing systems and monitoring technologies for aircraft components. He has earned recognition for his significant contributions to the field, furthering innovation in material testing and monitoring. Liu’s work is a vital part of advancing smart manufacturing and material integrity.

Publication Profiles

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Education and Experience

2021.10-2022.10: Ph.D. Joint Program, KU-Leuven, Dept. of Materials Engineering (Ranked 42 in QS World University Rankings)
- Research Focus: Composite materials processing monitoring and 3D permeability testing
2018.05-2022.12: Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Xiamen University
- Research Focus: Structural health monitoring, composite materials smart manufacturing, and damage quantification
2015.09-2018.04: Master’s in Aerospace Propulsion Theory, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics
- Research Focus: Titanium alloy dynamic mechanics and Kevlar fiber impact behavior
2011.09-2015.06: Bachelor’s in Aircraft Power Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics

Suitability For The Award

Dr. Xiao Liu’s outstanding contributions to composite materials, structural health monitoring, and intelligent manufacturing make him an excellent candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His involvement in high-impact projects, such as those funded by the National Natural Science Foundation and China Commercial Aircraft Corporation, demonstrates his expertise in damage detection and smart manufacturing. His achievements and numerous awards underscore his research excellence.

Professional Development

Xiao Liu has made significant strides in advancing the integration of composite materials in aerospace and smart manufacturing industries. Through his participation in major national scientific research projects, he has developed pioneering solutions for damage monitoring, structural health analysis, and manufacturing process optimization. Liu has worked on projects related to aircraft fatigue testing, sensor design, and the application of piezoelectric and fiber optic technologies. His contributions continue to influence intelligent manufacturing systems, particularly in composite materials, benefiting both the aerospace and automotive sectors.

Research Focus

XiaoLiu ’s research focuses on structural health monitoring and smart manufacturing techniques for composite materials, particularly in the aerospace industry. He has made notable contributions in areas such as the real-time monitoring of resin flow in composite manufacturing and damage quantification using advanced sensors. His expertise includes the development of innovative monitoring systems, including ultrasonic and fiber optic sensors for detecting damage in critical structures like aircraft components. Liu’s work is pivotal in improving the reliability and performance of materials used in high-stakes industries such as aviation.

Awards and Honors

2021: Doctoral Research National Scholarship
2021: “Active Member” in the “Forever Follow the Party, Strive for a New Era” Social Practice Activity

Publication Top Notes

Achieving highly accurate cavity thickness measurements in fabric compaction, 2024-04,Cited by: 0 .
Unsaturated out-of-plane permeability measured with three-dimensional flow monitoring by etched optical fiber sensors, 2024-03, Cited by: 0 .