Xu Lu

Xu Lu is an Associate Professor at the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), specializing in hydrogen embrittlement and material integrity for energy infrastructure. Their research bridges metallurgy, mechanical degradation, and hydrogen transport systems.

Education:

• PhD (2016-2020), NTNU
• MSc (2012-2015), RWTH Aachen University
• BSc (2008-2012), University of Science and Technology Beijing (USTB)

Research Interests:Xu Lu's work focuses on hydrogen embrittlement mechanisms in nickel-based alloys, pipeline steels, and additive-manufactured materials. Key areas include multiscale degradation analysis, electrochemical testing, and microstructure-informed life prediction for hydrogen systems.

Current Projects:

• FME HYDROGENi (2022-2030)
• HyLINE II (2023-2027)
• HeLife (2023-2027)
• MiMe (2025-2029)
• HyAMsteel (2023-2024)
• M-HEAT (2019-2023)

Publication Trends:Xu Lu's recent work addresses hydrogen diffusion in steels, degradation of additively manufactured alloys, and in-situ mechanical testing for hydrogen effects. Their studies span experimental, computational, and review formats across journals like Corrosion Science, Acta Materialia, and Chemical Reviews.