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Xiaoping Qian is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he leads research in topology optimization, shape optimization, and additive manufacturing. He holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan (2001) and previously taught at the Illinois Institute of Technology.
- Education: PhD (2001) University of Michigan
- MS (1994) & BA (1992) from Huazhong University of Science and Technology
His research spans topology optimization for multi-physics systems, machine learning-based design, and thermofluid systems. Recent work focuses on physics-informed neural networks, 3D concrete printing, and additive manufacturing constraints. Articles from 2025-2023 highlight his contributions to heat exchangers, structural optimization, and AI-driven design.
Notable scientific awards include the
- 2019 Kaiser Professorship
- 2015 ASME Fellow
- Multiple Best Paper Awards from ASME, ACM, and IEEE
He advises PhD students through courses like M E 890 - PhD Research and Thesis and M E 990 - Dissertator Research and Thesis. Current projects include thermohydraulic testing of heat sinks and quantum topology optimization.
