Assist. Prof. Dr Xiaohui Chen | Mechanical engineering | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Xiaohui Chen is a leading researcher in Mechanical & Materials Engineering, specializing in cyclic plasticity behavior, ratcheting, and constitutive modeling . She holds a Ph.D. from Tianjin University and has over 60 high-impact publications in top journals . Currently based at Northeast University, Qinhuangdao , she has also served as a visiting scholar at the University of Strathclyde, UK . Dr. Chen’s innovative work using FEM and AI for structural safety has real-world applications in aerospace, pressure vessels, and energy systems . Her collaborative, multidisciplinary approach makes her a standout in global research .

Assist. Prof. Dr Xiaohui Chen, Northeastern University, China

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SCOPUS

Education

Dr. Xiaohui Chen has an exceptional academic background in engineering. She earned her Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering Machinery from Tianjin University (2010–2013) , one of China’s top institutions. Prior to that, she completed her Master’s degree in the same field at Hebei University of Technology (2007–2010) . Her academic journey began with a Bachelor’s in Process Equipment and Control Engineering from the same university (2003–2007) . This strong progression through prestigious programs laid the foundation for her advanced research in material behavior, structural safety, and engineering innovation .

Professional Experience

Dr. Xiaohui Chen has built a strong career in research and international collaboration. Since January 2014, she has served as a dedicated Researcher at Northeast University, Qinhuangdao , contributing significantly to engineering research and academic development. From October 2016 to October 2017, she expanded her expertise as a Visiting Scholar at the University of Strathclyde, UK, within the Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering . Her exposure to global research environments and sustained commitment to innovation have enhanced her technical proficiency and positioned her as a leader in advanced materials and structural mechanics .

Research Focus

Dr. Xiaohui Chen’s research is centered on the viscoplastic behavior of advanced materials under complex mechanical and thermal loading . Her work explores ratcheting, creep-fatigue interactions, and multiaxial loading in materials like stainless steel and P92 steel, which are critical in pressure vessels and structural components . She has developed unified viscoplastic constitutive models and advanced finite element simulations to predict material response and ensure structural integrity. Published in top-tier journals, her research contributes directly to improving safety, reliability, and performance in aerospace, energy, and mechanical engineering sectors .

Publications

Unified viscoplasticity model for Type 316 stainless steel subjected to isothermal and anisothermal-mechanical loading
Authors: Xiaohui Chen*, Shiji Liu, Yusong Tian, Lin Zhu
Journal: European Journal of Mechanics A-Solids, 2023, 97: 104855

Ratcheting response and boundary of austenitic stainless steel in a pressurized straight pipe subjected to in-plane bending cycles
Authors: Yusong Tian, Xiaohui Chen*, Tianxiang Chen, Lin Zhu, Ahmad Varvani-Farahani
Journal: International Journal of Pressure Vessels and Piping, 2023, 201: 104855

Ratcheting assessment of pressurized elbow pipes using the visco-plastic Chen-Jiao-Kim hardening rule frameworks
Authors: Xiaohui Chen*, Lang Lang, Lin Zhu, Xu Zhao, Hongru Liu
Journal: International Journal of Pressure Vessels and Piping, 2023, 205: 104995

Multiaxial ratcheting assessment of Z2CND18.12N steel using modified A-V hardening rule
Authors: Xiaohui Chen*, Yang Zhou, Wenwu Liu, Xu Zhao
Journal: Steel and Composite Structures, 2023, 49(1): 1–17

Numerical prediction of low cyclic fatigue and creep-fatigue behavior of P92 steel using a unified viscoplastic constitutive model
Authors: Xiaohui Chen*, Lin Zhu, Wenwu Liu, Xu Zhao, Lang Lang
Journal: International Journal of Pressure Vessels and Piping, 2023, 206: 105074