Xiaohua Hu
About Xiaohua Hu
Xiaohua Hu is a Senior Scientist currently at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, with a background in micromechanical studies and multiscale modeling of materials. He has held various research and engineering positions across several institutions, including Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and Delft University of Technology.
Current Work at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Xiaohua Hu is currently a Senior Scientist at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he focuses on advanced research in materials science, particularly in the areas of micromechanical studies and multiscale modeling. His work contributes to the laboratory's mission of advancing scientific knowledge and technology in various engineering applications.
Previous Experience at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Prior to his current position, Xiaohua Hu worked as a Senior Scientist at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory from 2012 to 2018. During his six years there, he conducted significant research on micromechanical studies of aluminum alloys and pearlitic steels, contributing to the understanding of material behaviors under various conditions.
Educational Background in Materials Science
Xiaohua Hu earned his PhD in Materials Science & Engineering from the University of Science and Technology Beijing, where he studied from 1994 to 1998. This educational foundation has equipped him with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in his research and professional endeavors in materials science.
Research and Engineering Experience
Xiaohua Hu has extensive experience in research and engineering roles across various institutions. He served as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Delft University of Technology from 1999 to 2001 and worked as a Research Associate at McMaster University from 2005 to 2010. His roles included conducting thermal fatigue analysis of die casting dies and performing coating adhesion studies on galvanized steels.
Specialization in Multi-Physics and Multi-Phase Modeling
Xiaohua Hu specializes in multi-physics and multi-phase modeling for engineering applications. His expertise includes microstructurally based multiscale modeling of sheet metal forming, which is essential for understanding complex material behaviors in engineering processes.