Guoping Xiong

Guoping Xiong is an Assistant Professor at the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science, University of Texas at Dallas, specializing in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. His research integrates nanomaterials and thermal sciences to address challenges in energy storage, conversion, and transport.

Education:

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University (2013)
• MS in Materials Science & Engineering, Tsinghua University (2008)
• BS in Materials Engineering of Molding & Controlling, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (2005)

Research Interests span heat transfer, energy storage and conversion, nanomaterials, solar energy harvesting, and nanoscale fluid transport. His work focuses on designing advanced nanostructures for supercapacitors, desalination, and self-powered systems, leveraging interdisciplinary approaches in thermal management and energy solutions.

Publications and Trends highlight applications of nanotechnology in energy systems, including solar-driven desalination, asymmetric supercapacitors, and oil recovery mechanisms. These studies emphasize thermal transport dynamics, hybrid material design, and energy efficiency.

Honors and Awards:

• ACS Petroleum Research Fund Doctoral New Investigator Award (2019)
• Ross Doctoral Fellowship (2008)

Laboratory: The Advanced Nano-Energy Lab (ANEL), where he leads projects on energy-thermal solutions and mentors motivated students and postdocs in developing next-generation nanomaterials.