Weibing Xing

Weibing Xing is an Associate Professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, within the College of Engineering. His academic career spans over two decades of research and teaching in electrochemical energy storage systems.

• B.S. from Ningxia University
• M.S. and Ph.D. from Simon Fraser University

Dr. Xing's research focuses on advanced electrochemical energy storage solutions, including primary lithium batteries, rechargeable Li-ion batteries, all-solid-state systems, and beyond Li-ion chemistries like Li-sulfur and Li-air. He specializes in material-level studies (electrodes, electrolytes, separators) and cell-level optimizations.

The scope of his research includes:

• Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD/MLD) for materials and separators
• Advanced cathode materials
• Nanoporous separators for safety
• High-voltage, nonflammable electrolytes
• Composite solid electrolytes
• High energy/power density battery systems

Key scientific awards include the Pearson Chair. Dr. Xing teaches courses on electrochemical energy storage and thermodynamics, including newly introduced courses ME492/592 and ME692.