Tao Xing

Dr. Tao Xing is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Idaho. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University (2002) and is a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.). His research focuses on computational fluid dynamics (CFD), verification/validation (V&V), biofluids, and wind turbine design. He directs the 3D Imaging and Printing Laboratory and has secured $3.8M+ in research funding from NSF, NIH, and industry. Key awards include the 2019 University Excellence in Interdisciplinary Collaboration Award and 2018 Mid-Career Faculty Award.

His educational contributions include developing adaptive learning modules for ABET outcomes and integrating CFD into engineering curricula. He has advised 6 graduate students and currently mentors 2 Ph.D. candidates. Notable projects include aerogel insulation systems, CSF drug delivery modeling, and offshore wind turbine simulations.