Yingbin Hu

Yingbin Hu is an Assistant Professor in the Industrial and Systems Engineering Department at Mississippi State University (MSU), part of the Bagley College of Engineering. Prior to joining MSU in 2024, he held an Assistant Professor position at Miami University. His educational background includes a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from Texas Tech University (2019), an M.S. in Manufacturing Engineering from the University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley (2015), and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Shandong University (2013).

Dr. Hu’s research focuses on additive manufacturing, materials processing, and advanced machining, with specializations in composite materials, laser-assisted manufacturing, and ultrasonic vibration techniques. His work has yielded over 70 peer-reviewed publications in journals like Composites Part B: Engineering and Additive Manufacturing, along with patents and conference contributions. He received the Miami University Junior Faculty Scholar Award and serves as an associate editor for Materials and guest editor for multiple journals.

His research interests include: (1) additive manufacturing of composites, ceramics, and biomaterials; (2) ultrasonic vibration-assisted laser additive manufacturing; (3) laser alloying of metallic materials; and (4) rotary ultrasonic machining of hard materials. His contributions bridge fundamental material science with advanced manufacturing processes.

• Lab Affiliation: The AIM Laboratory (Additive Manufacturing & Innovation)
• Professional Memberships: SME, ASME, IISE

Dr. Hu’s work emphasizes sustainable and high-performance material systems, with applications in biomedical engineering, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing. His recent articles explore 4D printing, functional graded ceramics, and acoustic field-assisted additive manufacturing techniques.