China Three Gorges University | China
Author Profile
Education & Experience
Professor Xiang Li, born in 1979, holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Design and Theory from Wuhan University of Technology, awarded in 2011. He enriched his academic training with a research stint at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT), Australia, in 2010. Currently serving as a Professor and Master’s Supervisor at the College of Mechanical and Power Engineering, China Three Gorges University, he brings over a decade of experience in academia, research, and industry collaboration. His expertise lies in mechanical system innovation, intelligent design, and structural mechanics, making him a key academic and technical figure in his field.
Suitability Summary
Professor Li is exceptionally well-suited for leadership roles in research, education, and industrial innovation. He combines a solid academic foundation with extensive practical experience, demonstrated by over 50 academic publications—more than 20 indexed in SCI/EI—alongside 23 invention patents, 9 of which have been successfully commercialized. His project leadership spans 4 National Natural Science Foundation grants, 6 provincial-level initiatives, and more than 20 enterprise-commissioned R&D efforts. His active role as a peer reviewer for leading SCI journals and core domestic journals highlights his reputation in both national and international research communities.
Professional Development
Throughout his career, Professor Li has continually advanced professionally through academic leadership and scientific service. He is a recognized review expert for the National Natural Science Foundation of China and a Senior Member of the Chinese Mechanical Engineering Society. He serves as a Council Member of the Mechanical Design and Transmission Committee of the Hubei Mechanical Engineering Society. He is also acknowledged as a Yichang City Academic Leader and has been honored as a “151” Academic Backbone Talent at China Three Gorges University. In addition to his academic work, he maintains strong industry engagement, contributing to applied research in modular robotics, drilling equipment, and automation systems.
Research Focus
Professor Li’s research is centered on advanced structural design and intelligent systems. His primary areas include lightweight technology, intelligent equipment design, innovation in porous and biomimetic structures, and the integrated design of materials, structures, and functions. He has made notable contributions to crashworthiness, energy absorption, and structural optimization through numerical simulation and experimental validation. His innovative work on gradient hierarchical honeycomb-like structures has led to significant developments in aerospace, automotive, and robotics applications.
Honors & Awards
Over the years, Professor Li has received multiple accolades and recognitions. He has successfully led several national and provincial projects, including key funding from the NSFC and the Hubei Department of Education. His practical research has led to the commercialization of nine patented technologies, showcasing strong industry impact. His contributions have earned him reviewer roles for prestigious international journals such as International Journal of Crashworthiness, Materials & Design, Composite Structures, and Thin-Walled Structures. His standing as a thought leader is further reinforced by his roles in academic societies and editorial activities.
Publications
Quasi-static crushing behavior of three-dimensional hexagonal reentrant structures
- Authors: Not specified (missing)
- Journal: Journal of the Brazilian Society of Mechanical Sciences and Engineering
- Year: 2025
Crashworthiness of a novel bionic quasi-honeycomb structure based on variable cross-section design
- Authors: Not specified (missing)
- Journal: Fuhe Cailiao Xuebao (Acta Materiae Compositae Sinica)
- Year: 2025
Laser powder bed fusion of Ti6Al4V graded scaffold for local stiffness matching
- Authors: Not specified (missing)
- Journal: Materials Today Communications
- Year: 2025