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Xiaodong Huang is a Professor of Engineering Mechanics in the School of Engineering at Swinburne University of Technology. He earned his Master's from Shanghai Jiao Tong University (1999) and Ph.D. from Swinburne (2004), and previously held positions at RMIT University before returning to Swinburne in 2017. He is currently a member of the ARC College of Experts and has received numerous awards including the ARC Future Fellowship and Early-Career Research Award from the Australian Academy of Science.
- Master of Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 1999
- Ph.D., Swinburne University of Technology, 2004
Dr. Huang's research centers on topology optimization, particularly the development and application of the Bi-directional Evolutionary Structural Optimization (BESO) and Floating Projection Topology Optimization (FPTO) methods. His work spans diverse areas including structural mechanics, acoustic and photonic metamaterials, biomedical implants, and additive manufacturing. He has pioneered methodologies for buckling resistance, vibro-acoustic design, and multi-material optimization, with applications in aerospace, civil, and biomedical engineering.
The recent publications highlight a consistent trend in advancing computational frameworks for multi-physics topology optimization—particularly in acoustic metamaterials, photonic crystals, and fracture-resistant lightweight structures. His work integrates advanced finite element formulations, homogenization techniques, and experimental validation, demonstrating both theoretical innovation and practical engineering impact.
His scientific awards include:
- RMIT Research Award
- ARC APD Fellowship
- Early-Career Research Award by the Australian Academy of Science
- RMIT Teaching Award
- ARC Future Fellowship
Dr. Huang has supervised numerous PhD and Master’s students and has secured extensive research funding from the Australian Research Council (ARC) and industry partners such as DMTC Limited and CSIRO. His grants include projects on 3D concrete printing, metallic additive manufacturing, and dynamic properties of mechanical metamaterials. He leads multidisciplinary teams focusing on sustainable and high-performance structural systems.
He is actively involved in research groups working on mechanical metamaterials, topology optimization algorithms, and advanced manufacturing, with strong collaborations in both academia and industry.
