Dr. Hao Xiong | Mechanics of Functional and Intelligent Materials | Best Researcher Award

Lecturership at Luoyang Institute of Science and Technology | China

Dr. Hao Xiong is a distinguished academic and materials scientist currently serving as a lecturer at the Luoyang Institute of Science and Technology, China. He obtained his doctoral degree from the South China University of Technology, where he established a strong foundation in materials engineering, focusing particularly on the field of advanced ceramics. His scholarly work emphasizes the synthesis, processing, and characterization of ceramic-based materials with a special interest in enhancing the mechanical strength and toughness of structural ceramics through innovative compositional design and microstructural optimization. Dr. Xiong’s research extends to the field of foamed ceramics, where he explores novel strategies for improving thermal insulation performance while promoting environmental sustainability through the recycling and reutilization of ceramic waste materials. His contributions aim to bridge the gap between material functionality and eco-friendly production, aligning with the growing need for sustainable industrial development. He is deeply engaged in investigating the interrelationships between the microstructure, phase composition, and mechanical behavior of ceramics to achieve multifunctional performance under extreme conditions. As a researcher, Dr. Xiong has demonstrated an enduring commitment to innovation in ceramic science, continuously working toward the development of next-generation ceramic composites that combine lightweight properties, superior strength, and high-temperature stability. His academic endeavors contribute significantly to advancing the understanding of ceramic material systems and fostering the application of waste-derived materials in industrial and environmental technologies, making him an emerging leader in the interdisciplinary field of sustainable materials engineering.

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Featured Publications:

Li, R., Shan, Q., Wang, D., Tian, X., Qian, J., & Xiong, H. (2025). Mechanical strength increment in Cf/Al composites achieved by optimizing chemical vapor deposition‐SiC interphase. Advanced Engineering Materials.

Xiong, H., Li, B., Xi, X., & Shan, Q. (2023). Preparation of graded silicon nitride ceramics with high mechanical performance using β-Si₃N₄ seeds. Ceramics International.

Xiong, H., Shui, A., Shan, Q., & Du, B. (2022). High-strength building materials by recycling porcelain stoneware waste with aluminum powder. Journal of Cleaner Production.

Xiong, H., Shui, A., Shan, Q., Cai, M., Xi, X., & Du, B. (2022). The cause of foaming in polishing porcelain stoneware tile residues during sintering: Interface corrosion of silicate-SiC. Journal of the European Ceramic Society.

Xiong, H., Shui, A., Shan, Q., Zeng, S., Xi, X., & Du, B. (2022). Foaming mechanism of polishing porcelain stoneware tile residues via adding C, Al, and Si powder. Journal of the European Ceramic Society.

Xiong, H., Shui, A., Shan, Q., Zeng, S., Xi, X., & Du, B. (2021). Fabrication of foamed ceramics with enhanced compressive strength and low thermal conductivity via a simple route. Materials Chemistry and Physics.