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Dr. Xiaohua Li

Principal Lecturer

University of North Texas

Department of Mechanical Engineering

(940) 369-8020

Email: Xiaohua.Li@unt.edu

Education

  • MS, Florida International University, 2011
    Major: Statistics-ABT
  • PhD, Florida International University, 2009
    Major: Mechanical Engineering
    Specialization: solid mechanics
    Dissertation: Study of carbon nanotube film and shape memory alloys treatment for sensing and structural vibration control
  • BS, Lanzhou University, 1996
    Major: Theoretical and Applied Mechanics
    Specialization: solid mechanics

Professional Memberships

  • American Society for Engineering Education. (August 15, 2011 - Present).

Development Activities

  • Seminar, Energy: The True Final Frontier, University of North Texas. Denton,TX,United States of America. (January 19, 2024 - January 19, 2024).
  • Workshop, Export Controls Basics, University of North Texas. DENTON, TEXAS 76209,TX,United States of America. (January 12, 2024 - January 12, 2024).
  • Faculty Fellowship, CETO-Certificate of Excellence in Teaching Online, University of North Texas. Denton,TX,United States of America. (August 13, 2023 - December 15, 2023).
  • Workshop, Workshop: Planning and Writing Successful Grant Proposals, University of North Texas. Denton,TX,United States of America. (December 12, 2023 - December 12, 2023).
  • Conference Attendance, UNT Internship Summit, University of North Texas. Denton,TX,United States of America. (November 8, 2023 - November 8, 2023).
  • Seminar, Using AI to Design New Assessments for Your Classroom, Kritik. Toronto,ON ,Canada. (October 25, 2023 - October 25, 2023).
  • Seminar, Developing Novel Mechanical Test Methods, University of North Texas. Denton,TX,United States of America. (October 13, 2023 - October 13, 2023).
  • Seminar, A CONVERSATION WITH STUDENT SUCCESS, University of North Texas. Denton,TX,United States of America. (September 14, 2023 - September 14, 2023).
  • Seminar, A conversation with student success, University of North Texas. Denton,TX,United States of America. (September 14, 2023 - September 14, 2023).
  • Seminar, Clearing Copyright Confusion, UNT CLEAR. Denton,TX,United States of America. (April 14, 2023 - April 14, 2023).
  • Seminar, Project-based learning Symposium, University of North Texas. FRISCO,TX,United States of America. (April 10, 2023 - April 10, 2023).
  • Seminar, Exploring Automation & Control Systems with fischertechnik, Studica, Inc. online Webinar,United States of America. (March 8, 2023 - March 8, 2023).
  • Seminar, Inclusive Assessment Design to Maximize Access to Learning in Online Courses, UNT CLEAR. Denton,TX,United States of America. (March 3, 2023 - March 3, 2023).

Teaching

Teaching Experience

    University of North Texas

  • ENGR 2302 - Dynamics, 11 courses.
  • MEEN 2110 - Engineering Data Analysis, 3 courses.
  • MEEN 2130 - Statics and Dynamics, 1 course.
  • MEEN 2301 - Mechanics I, 8 courses.
  • MEEN 2302 - Mechanics II, 26 courses.
  • MEEN 2900 - Special Problems in Mechanical & Energy Engineering, 1 course.
  • MEEN 3110 - Thermodynamics II, 29 courses.
  • MEEN 3210 - Heat Transfer, 19 courses.
  • MEEN 3240 - Mechanical and Energy Engineering Laboratory I, 105 courses.
  • MEEN 3242 - Mechanical and Energy Engineering Laboratory II, 65 courses.
  • MEEN 3250 - Analytical Methods for MEE Engineers, 10 courses.
  • MEEN 3996 - Honors College Mentored Research Experience, 2 courses.
  • MEEN 4110 - Renewable Energy, 8 courses.
  • MEEN 4890 - Directed Study in Mechanical & Energy Engineering, 1 course.
  • MEEN 4900 - Special Problems in Mechanical & Energy Engineering, 7 courses.
  • MEEN 4920 - Cooperative Education in Mechanical & Energy Engineering, 9 courses.
  • MEEN 5110 - Renewable Energy, 9 courses.
  • MEEN 5140 - Advanced Mathematical Methods for Engineers, 3 courses.
  • MEEN 5900 - Special Problems, 3 courses.

Non-Credit Instruction

  • Uncompensated Instructional Overload, UNt, 40 participants. (June 12, 2023 - July 21, 2023).

Awards and Honors

  • Nominated for Nominated for J.H. Shelton Teaching Excellence Award, UNT. (2016).
  • College of Engineering Teaching Award 2015, College of Engineering. (May 15, 2015).
  • faculty source for support and inspiration for Honor College student, Honor College. (2015).
  • Honor faculty member, Pi Tau Sigma. (2015).
  • research mentor for McNair Research Scholar Program, McNair Research Scholar Program. (2015).

Research

Published Intellectual Contributions

    Conference Proceeding

  • LI, X. (2018). Immersion Wort Chiller Optimization: Project-Based Learning in Undergraduate Heat Transfer. NO. Austin, TX,

    • Journal Article

  • Li, X., Levy, C., Li, M., Keshri. A.K. and Agarwal A. (2009). A Multifunctional MWCNT Composite: Strain Sensing, damping and Application to Structural Vibration Control.
  • Xiaohua Li and Cesar Levy. (2009). A Novel Strain Gauge with Damping Capability.
  • M. Li, M. Demetgul, X. Li, I.N. Tansel. (2009). Development of Effective Structural Health Monitoring Strategies By Using Self Organized Map and Index Based Reasoning.
  • Li, X., Levy, C., Agarwal, A., Datye, A., , Elaadil, L., Keshri, A. K. and Li, M.. (2009). Multifunctional Carbon Nanotube Film Composite for Structure Health Monitoring and Damping.
  • Anup Kumar Keshri, Srinivasa R. Bakshi, Yao Chen, Tapas Laha, Xiaohua Li, Cesar Levy and Arvind Agarwal. (2009). Nanomechanical Behavior of Plasma Sprayed PZT Coatings.
  • M. Li, I.N. Tansel, X. Li, M. Demetgul,. (2009). System Health Management by Using the Index Based Reasoning (IBR) and Self Organized Map (SOM) Combination.
  • Li, X., Levy C. and Elaadil L. (2008). Multiwalled carbon nanotube film for strain sensing.
  • Li, X. and Levy, C.,. (2007). Multi-walled carbon nanotube film as strain sensors for structural vibration control.

    • Reprinted Article

  • Kandula, A., Phamornratanakun, T., , A., Bhoi, R., El-Mokahal, M., Feng, Y., Li, X. (2024). Generative AI for Cardiac Organoid Florescence Generation.

Presentations Given

    Oral Presentation

  • LI, X. (Author), ASEE GSW 2018 Conference, Immersion Wort Chiller Optimization: Project-Based Learning in Undergraduate Heat Transfer, ASEE GSW, Austine, TX, United States of America. (2018 - 2018).

Media Contributions

    Internet

  • "Mechanical Lab," Youtube. (August 2014).

Contracts, Grants, Sponsored Research

    Grant - Service

  • li, x. (Principal), "CETO Fund-$1500," sponsored by University of North Texas, University of North Texas, $1500 Funded. (2023).

Service

University Service

  • Committee Member, Eagle to Moon Scholarship Committee. (November 1, 2023 - Present).
  • Faculty Advisor, UNT-ASHRAE Chapter. (November 1, 2023 - Present).
  • Faculty Advisor, Solar Club. (January 13, 2023 - Present).
  • Committee Member, COENG UCC (Undergraduate Curriculum Committee)-College Of Engineering. (January 1, 2023 - Present).
  • Committee Member, ABET Committee-ME Department. (February 1, 2021 - Present).
  • Committee Member, Non-Tenue Track PAC committee--ME Department. (February 1, 2021 - Present).
  • Faculty Advisor, Faculty Advisor for Pi-Tau-Sigma Society. (August 23, 2020 - Present).
  • Chairperson, Non-Tenue Track PAC committee. (August 13, 2023 - August 13, 2024).
  • Committee Member, ME Department UCC (Undergraduate Curriculum Committee). (January 13, 2023 - August 13, 2024).
  • Committee Member, Non-Tenue Track PAC committee--ME Department. (August 13, 2023 - March 31, 2024).
  • Attendee, Graduation, Graduation Commencement. (December 15, 2023 - December 15, 2023).
  • Committee Member, PHD Qualifying Exam Committee. (May 16, 2023 - December 15, 2023).
  • Attendee, Graduation, Graduation Commencement. (May 13, 2023 - May 13, 2023).
  • Faculty Mentor, UNT Engineering Research Showcase--Judge. (March 30, 2023 - March 30, 2023).
  • Committee Member, ABET committee. (August 20, 2021 - August 20, 2022).
  • Committee Member, NTFRC. (August 20, 2021 - August 20, 2022).
  • Committee Member, Scholarship Committee. (August 20, 2021 - August 20, 2022).
  • Committee Member, ABET Committee-ME Department. (August 13, 2021 - August 13, 2022).
  • Committee Member, ABET Committee-ME Department. (August 13, 2021 - August 13, 2022).
  • Faculty Advisor, Faculty Advisor for Pi-Tau-Sigma Society. (August 13, 2021 - August 13, 2022).
  • Committee Member, Non-Tenue Track PAC committee--ME Department. (August 13, 2021 - August 13, 2022).
  • Committee Member, Scholarship Committee. (August 13, 2021 - August 13, 2022).
  • Committee Member, Scholarship/Awards Committee-College of Engineering. (August 13, 2021 - August 13, 2022).
  • Committee Member, Undergraduate Curriculum Committee (UCC)--ME Department. (February 1, 2021 - August 13, 2022).
  • Committee Member, Bylaw Committee- ME Department. (August 1, 2020 - February 28, 2021).
  • Committee Member, Strategic Plan Committee- ME Department. (October 1, 2020 - February 1, 2021).
  • Committee Member, ABET Committee-MEE Program. (August 1, 2019 - February 1, 2021).
  • Committee Member, Undergraduate Curriculum Committee-College Of Engineering. (August 1, 2020 - January 15, 2021).
  • Committee Chair, MEE Lab Committee. (August 1, 2019 - July 31, 2020).
  • Committee Member, Scholarship/Awards Committee-College of Engineering. (August 1, 2019 - July 31, 2020).
  • Committee Member, Undergraduate Curriculum Committee-MEE Program. (August 1, 2019 - July 31, 2020).
  • Committee Chair, MEE Lab Committee. (July 31, 2018 - July 31, 2019).
  • Committee Member, Scholarship/Awards Committee-MEE Program/Department. (July 31, 2018 - July 31, 2019).
  • Committee Member, Undergraduate Curriculum Committee. (July 31, 2018 - July 31, 2019).
  • Task Force Member, MEE Department Lab Course Coordinator. (August 20, 2017 - August 20, 2018).
  • Faculty Advisor, MEE Department Undergraduate Adivisor. (August 20, 2017 - August 20, 2018).
  • Committee Member, Undergraduate Curriculum Committee. (August 20, 2017 - August 20, 2018).
  • Committee Member, MEE department Academic Integrity and Appeals Committee. (August 15, 2017 - May 15, 2018).
  • Task Force Member, MEE Department Lab Course Coordinator. (August 20, 2016 - August 20, 2017).
  • Faculty Advisor, MEE Department Undergraduate Adivisor. (August 20, 2016 - August 20, 2017).
  • Committee Member, Undergraduate Curriculum Committee. (August 20, 2016 - August 20, 2017).
  • Committee Member, BMEN department new faculty (Associate/Assistant Professor) Search Committee. (September 1, 2016 - May 15, 2017).
  • Committee Member, MEE department Scholarship/Awards Committee. (August 20, 2016 - May 15, 2017).
  • Committee Member, MEE department Academic Integrity and Appeals Committee. (August 15, 2016 - May 15, 2017).
  • Committee Member, MEE department new faculty Search Committee. (August 15, 2016 - May 15, 2017).
  • Task Force Member, MEE Department Lab Course Coordinator. (August 20, 2015 - August 20, 2016).
  • Committee Member, MEE department Scholarship/Awards Committee. (August 20, 2015 - August 20, 2016).
  • Faculty Advisor, MEE Department Undergraduate Adivisor. (August 20, 2015 - August 20, 2016).
  • Committee Member, Undergraduate Curriculum Committee. (August 20, 2015 - August 20, 2016).
  • Committee Member, BMEN department Lecturer Search Committee. (January 10, 2016 - May 15, 2016).
  • Committee Member, BMEN department new senior faculty Search Committee. (September 1, 2015 - April 30, 2016).
  • Committee Member, Ad hoc search committee for Adjunct professors. (August 15, 2015 - December 15, 2015).
  • Committee Member, Ad hoc search committee for MEE lab manager. (August 15, 2015 - December 15, 2015).
  • Task Force Member, MEE Department Lab Course Coordinator. (August 20, 2014 - August 20, 2015).
  • Faculty Advisor, MEE Department Undergraduate Adivisor. (August 20, 2014 - August 20, 2015).
  • Committee Member, Undergraduate Curriculum Committee. (August 20, 2014 - August 20, 2015).
  • Task Force Member, MEE Department Lab Course Coordinator. (August 20, 2013 - August 20, 2014).
  • Committee Member, MEE department Strategic Planning Committee. (August 20, 2013 - August 20, 2014).
  • Faculty Advisor, MEE Department Undergraduate Adivisor. (August 20, 2013 - August 20, 2014).
  • Committee Member, Undergraduate Curriculum Committee. (August 20, 2013 - August 20, 2014).

Public Service

  • Adjudicator, Society for Science. Dallas, Tx. (May 16, 2023 - May 17, 2023).

Professional Service

  • Reviewer, Conference Paper, ASEE 2023 Conference. Baltimore, MD. (March 13, 2023 - Present).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, Modern Mechanical Engineering. (August 15, 2014 - Present).
  • Editorial Review Board Member, Journal Transport Problems. (May 11, 2014 - Present).
  • Reviewer, Grant Proposal, NSF GRFP. DENTON, TEXAS 76209, TX. (October 1, 2023 - January 16, 2024).
  • Task Force Member, ASHRAE. Denton, TX. (June 17, 2023 - June 17, 2023).
  • Reviewer, Book, Zybook-Thermodynamics. Denton, TX. (April 12, 2023 - April 12, 2023).
  • Reviewer, Conference Paper, ASEE 2022 conference. Minneapolis, MN. (September 1, 2021 - June 29, 2022).
  • Reviewer, Conference Paper, ASEE 2021 conference. Long Beach, California, California. (October 1, 2020 - June 1, 2021).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, Physica Scripta. (April 2020 - May 2020).
  • Reviewer, Conference Paper, ASEE 2020 conference. MONTREAL, QUEBEC. (October 20, 2019 - March 30, 2020).
  • Reviewer, Conference Paper, ASEE 2019 conference. Tampa, FL. (December 2018 - February 2019).
  • Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer, National Science Foundation GRF Program. (November 2018 - January 2019).
  • Reviewer, Conference Paper, ASEE-GSW 2017 conference. Dallas, (March 5, 2017).
  • Reviewer, Conference Paper, ASEE 2017 conference. Columbus, (February 10, 2017).
  • Reviewer, Conference Paper, 12th International Conference on Heat Transfer, Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics. (2016).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, Journal of Measurement. (2016).
  • Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer, PSG College of Technology. (2016).
  • Reviewer, Conference Paper, ASEE 2016 conference. New Orleans, (February 16, 2016).
  • Reviewer, Conference Paper, International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE). Houston, (May 2015).
  • Adjudicator, Sigma Xi 2015 Student Research Showcase. (March 29, 2015).
  • Reviewer, Conference Paper, ASEE-GSW 2015 conference. San Antonio, (March 5, 2015).
  • Task Force Member, 2015 NDSEG Fellowship Program. (February 2015).
  • Reviewer, Conference Paper, ASEE 2015 conference. Seattle, (February 23, 2015).
  • Reviewer, Conference Paper, The 4th Global Conference on Materials Science and Engineering (CMSE 2015). Nanjing, Jiangsu. (January 2015).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, Sensor. (October 13, 2014).
  • Reviewer, Conference Paper, International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE). (September 2014).
  • Reviewer, Grant Proposal, 2014 Air Force Summer Faculty (ASFS) Fellowship Program. (April 10, 2014).
  • Reviewer, Conference Paper, ASEE 2014 conference. Indianapolis, (February 18, 2014).