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Y. Xu

Assistant Professor · Faculty of Engineering · The University of Hong Kong

Quick answer: Y. Xu is Assistant Professor at The University of Hong Kong. Y. Xu shows an active PhD hiring signal as of 2026-10-19.

⭐ Ph.D. and MPhil positions: Students with B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Automation, Computer Science, Robotics, Material Science or related fields are welcome to apply. Please send me your CV and academic transcripts and indicate your research interests. Please visit https://www.yxu195.com/join for the latest news. Postdoc positions: Dr. Yang Xu is looking for post

Research interests

Intelligent Additive Manufacturing: AI-enabled process control and optimization; Advanced Structural and Functional Materials: Extreme-environment composites, ceramics, and metamaterials.; Agentic AI for Science: LLM-enabled scientific discovery and materials design; Physical AI for Manufacturing: Embodied intelligence in robotic manufacturing

Selected publications (since 2023)

[2025] Ming Li, Anran Mao, Qingwen Guan, Yang Xu, Chang Li, Gang Lu, Eduardo Saiz, “Nature-inspired innovation in electrical engineering technologies and applications.” Advanced Science, 2025. (http://doi.org/10.1002/advs.202512250) [2025] Dou Hu, Bing Liu, Xiaoxuan Li, Jia Sun, Tao Li, Yang Xu, Hejun Li, Qiangang Fu, “A Multi-Step Deposition Strategy for β-SiC Coatings on Cf/C Composites: Achieving Breakthrough Oxidation Resistance and Mechanical Properties.” Advanced Science, 2025. (http://doi.org/10.1002/advs.202517256) [2023] Jie Jin, Fangzhou Zhang, Yulong Yang, Chengqian Zhang, Haidong Wu, Yang Xu, Yong Chen. “Hybrid Multimaterial 3D Printing Using Photocuring‐While‐Dispensing.” Small, 2023. (https://doi.org/10.1002/smll.202302405) [2023] Han Xu, Shuai Chen, Renzhi Hu, Muqun Hu, Yang

Frequently asked questions

Is Y. Xu hiring PhD students at The University of Hong Kong?
Yes. As of 2026-10-19, Y. Xu's faculty page shows a PhD hiring signal: Ph.D. and MPhil positions: Students with B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Automation, Computer Science, Robotics, Material Science or related fields are welcome to apply.
What does Y. Xu research?
Intelligent Additive Manufacturing: AI-enabled process control and optimization; Advanced Structural and Functional Materials: Extreme-environment composites, ceramics, and metamaterials.; Agentic AI for Science: LLM-enabled scientific discovery and materials design; Physical AI for Manufacturing: E

Data last updated: 2026-10-19 · Source: phd-match.com faculty database.

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