Introduction
Hello! I'm a research
associate at Center for Laser Applications (CLA) of University
of Tennessee Space Institute (UTSI). My current research is
mainly focused on fabrication of micro- and nano-fluidics using
photolithography, FIB, EBL and high speed lasers. It’s amazing
that I used to work in a civil aircraft (commercial jetliners)
repair and maintenance company in Beijing, China but now I’m
playing around micro- and nano-channels. Huge difference in
terms of dimension? Well, I treat all of them as materials; how
does this sound?
I came to the United States in January 2000 to pursue my
Ph.D. degree in Materials Science & Engineering at Institute of
Materials Science, University of Connecticut. Time flies, as it
always does. So grab it and do whatever you like to do! You'll
find more details about my background and expertise in my
coverletter and
CV below.
What do I do in my spare time? OK, let's talk about what I
love to do when I'm not working in the lab. I love sports. I
play basketball, badminton, ping pong and love outdoor
activities. I also play harmonica. I have different kinds of
harmonicas. But they're not in a big case - not that
professional yet, but they’re fun.
Feel free to visit my personal homepage
http://www.angelfire.com/ct3/xiaoxuan_li/. Please drop me a
line if you have any questions about my research or just life!
My Coverletter
and
CV
Education
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Ph.D. Materials Science &
Engineering, University of Connecticut, May 2005.
Dissertation: Multi-Materials Laser Densification (MMLD)
of Dental Restorations-Process Optimization and Properties
Evaluation. Advisor: Professor Leon L. Shaw.
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M.S. Materials Science &
Engineering, Beijing University of Aeronautics and
Astronautics, Beijing, China, May 1999.
Thesis: Study on Microstructure and Wear-Resistance
of a Laser Surface Alloyed Ti-48Al-2Cr-2Nb Intermetallic
Alloy. Advisor: Professor Huaming Wang.
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B.S. Materials Science &
Engineering, Beijing University of Aeronautics and
Astronautics, Beijing, China, May 1996.
Thesis: Process Study on Brush-Anodizing of Aluminum
Alloys. Advisor: Professor Liqun Zhu.
Research Interests and Skills
Solid and broad knowledge in
Materials Science and Engineering. Ph.D. degree received from
the University of Connecticut.
Research Interests
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Nanomaterials
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Micro/Nanofluidics, Nanofabrication and Characterization
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Single Molecule Detection (SMD) by Laser Fluorescence
Spectroscopy
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Laser Induced Materials Modification and Surface Engineering
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Semiconductor Materials
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Densification of Materials
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3-D Manufacturing and Rapid Prototyping
Expertise
and Skills
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Microfluidics and nanofluidics fabrication by high speed femto-second
laser, focused ion beam (FIB), electron beam lithography (EBL),
photolithography (reactive ion etching, buffered oxide etching)
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Laser materials processing techniques (laser assisted
deposition, laser cutting/drilling/welding, rapid prototyping,
laser surface engineering, direct metal deposition, laser
micro-fabrication, etc.)
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Solid state/gas laser system (YAG, CO2, ultrafast laser etc.)
operation/maintenance
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Rapid prototyping techniques (LENSŇ,
SL, FDM, 3DP, SLS, LOM, etc.)
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Materials characterization and metallurgical laboratory
experiences (electron microscopy (EM), x-ray diffraction (XRD),
surface chemical analysis, atomic force microscopy (AFM), phase
analysis, thermal analysis TGA/DSC/DTA, mechanical properties
testing, etc.)
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Biomaterials (ceramics, metals, etc) processing and
characterization
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High temperature materials (metal and ceramics) processing and
characterization
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Broad knowledge of different coating/thin film system
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Failure analysis of material, materials corrosion and protection
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Vacuum chamber system design and measurement
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Teaching and public speaking
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Computer hardware/software, Auto-CAD, Microsoft Office suite,
computer languages, finite element modeling, image processing,
etc.
Publications
Papers Published in Peer Reviewed Journals
Xiaoxuan Li and L. L. Shaw, “Formation of Leucite-Free Zone
in Laser Densified Dental Porcelains”, Materials
Letters, Volume 61, Issue 18, p. 3946-3950, 2007.
Xiaoxuan Li, J. Wang, L. L. Shaw, and H. L. Marcus,
“Optimization of the Cross-Section Geometry of Laser-Densified
Dental Porcelain Bodies for Rapid Prototyping Processes”, Rapid
Prototyping Journal, Volume 11, Issue 3, p. 140 - 152, 2005.
Xiaoxuan Li, J. Wang, L. L. Shaw and T. B. Cameron, “Laser
Densification of Extruded Dental Porcelain Bodies in
Multi-Material Laser Densification (MMLD) Process”, Rapid
Prototyping Journal, Volume 11, Issue 1, p. 52-58, 2005.
Xiaoxuan Li and L. L. Shaw, “Microstructure of Dental
Porcelains in a Laser-Assisted Rapid Prototyping Process”,
Dental Materials, Volume 21, Issue 4, p. 336-346, 2005.
K. Dai, Xiaoxuan Li, and L. L. Shaw, “Thermal Analysis of
Laser-Densified Dental Porcelain Bodies: Modeling and
Experiments”, ASME Journal of Heat Transfer, Volume 126, Issue
5, p. 818-825, 2004.
K. Dai, Xiaoxuan Li and L. L. Shaw, “Comparisons between
Thermal Modeling and Experiments: Effects of Substrate
Preheating”, Rapid Prototyping Journal, Volume 10, Issue 1, p.
24-34, 2004.
H. Wang, Xiaoxuan Li and D. L. Anton, “Microstructure and
Tribological Properties of Laser Surface Alloyed TiN and TiC
Reinforced Composite Coatings on TiAl Intermetallic Alloy”,
Journal of Advanced Materials, Volume 36, Number 1, p. 36-43,
2004.
H. Wang, X. Sun, and Xiaoxuan Li, “Laser Shock Processing of
an Austenitic Stainless Steel and a Nickel-Base Superalloy”,
Journal of Materials Science and Technology, Volume 19, Number
5, p. 402-404, 2003.
H. Wang, L. Yu, Xiaoxuan Li, and P. Jiang, “Growth Morphology
and Mechanism of MC Carbide under Quasi-Rapid Solidification
Conditions”, Science and Technology of Advanced Materials,
Volume 2, Issue 1, p. 173-176, 2001.
P. Jiang, X. He, Xiaoxuan Li, L. Yu, and H. Wang, “Wear
Resistance of a Laser Surface Alloyed Ti-6Al-4V Alloy”, Surface
and Coatings Technology, Volume 130, Issue 1, p. 24-28, 2000.
For more publications and information please see my
Coverletter and
CV.
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