Haixuan Xu

Haixuan Xu is a Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Tennessee's Tickle College of Engineering. He holds a PhD in Materials Science from the University of Florida (2010) and a bachelor's degree from Dalian University of Technology (2005). His research employs computational methods to study defect dynamics, radiation effects, and quantum materials.

Research interests span:

• Atomistic/mesoscale simulations of deformation mechanisms
• Radiation damage in structural alloys
• Electromagnetic coupling in oxide heterostructures
• Materials for neuromorphic computing
• Development of SEAKMC algorithms

Publications emphasize radiation-resistant alloys, perovskite interfaces, and multiscale modeling, with frequent collaborations at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Awards include:

• DOE Early Career Award (2018)
• NSF Early Career Award (2017)
• Chancellor’s Award for Research (2020)
• Multiple Faculty Excellence awards (2016-2019)

Lab activities focus on computational defect physics and collaborative projects with national laboratories.