Dr. Xiaohua Li
University of North Texas
Mechanical Engineering
(940) 369-8020
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Education

MS, Florida International University, 2011.
Major: Statistics-ABT
PhD, Florida International University, 2009.
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Degree Specialization: solid mechanics
Dissertation Title: 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
Degree Specialization: solid mechanics

Professional Memberships

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

Development Activities Attended

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).

Awards and Honors

research mentor for McNair Research Scholar Program, McNair Research Scholar Program. (2015 – Present).

Teaching

Teaching Experience

University of North Texas
ENGR 2302, Dynamics, 10 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, 28 courses.
MEEN 3210, Heat Transfer, 19 courses.
MEEN 3240, Mechanical and Energy Engineering Laboratory I, 101 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, 8 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. (June 12, 2023 – July 21, 2023).

Awards and Honors

Nominated for: Nominated for J.H. Shelton Teaching Excellence Award, UNT. (2016 – Present).

College of Engineering Teaching Award 2015, College of Engineering. (May 15, 2015 – Present).

faculty source for support and inspiration for Honor College student, Honor College. (2015 – Present).

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. (2009). A Multifunctional MWCNT Composite: Strain Sensing, damping and Application to Structural Vibration Control.
Li, X. (2009). A Novel Strain Gauge with Damping Capability.
Li, X. (2009). Development of Effective Structural Health Monitoring Strategies By Using Self Organized Map and Index Based Reasoning.
Li, X. (2009). Multifunctional Carbon Nanotube Film Composite for Structure Health Monitoring and Damping.
Li, X. (2009). Nanomechanical Behavior of Plasma Sprayed PZT Coatings.
Li, X. (2009). System Health Management by Using the Index Based Reasoning (IBR) and Self Organized Map (SOM) Combination.
Li, X. (2008). Multiwalled carbon nanotube film for strain sensing.
Li, X. (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 and Sponsored Research

Grant - Service
li, x. (Principal), "CETO Fund-$1500," Sponsored by University of North Texas, University of North Texas, $1500 Funded. (December 22, 2023 – Present).

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).

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).

Public Service

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

Awards and Honors

Honor faculty member, Pi Tau Sigma. (2015 – Present).