Hongxu Wang

Dr. Hongxu Wang is a Lecturer at the School of Engineering and Technology, University of New South Wales (UNSW) Canberra. His research focuses on composite materials, additive manufacturing, and impact dynamics, with applications in energy absorption structures, biomimetic engineering, and dynamic mechanical testing.

Recent work includes studies on:

• 3D-printed fractal structures for improved energy absorption
• Bio-inspired designs (e.g., fish-scale composites, cornstalk-inspired structures)
• Dynamic response of polymer and metal composites under impact
• Vibration-based damage detection in composite materials

Notable contributions appear in journals like Thin-Walled Structures, International Journal of Impact Engineering, and Composites Science and Technology. He serves as Guest Editor for special issues in Polymers, Biomimetics, and Frontiers in Materials, and was an Early Career Editorial Board Member for Defence Technology (2023-2025).