PI or CO-PI on 4 externally funded projects from NSF, Texas Department of Transportation, Schlumberger Research Center and 5 projects from ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University.
Holistic Approach in Mitigation of Water Hammer in LNG Pipeline, PI: Xinyu Liu, Co-PIs: Xianchang Li, Jenny Zhou, Center for Midstream Management (CMMS), $49,909, 09/2021~08/2022. Coupled Structural Dynamic Analysis and Transient Fluid Dynamic Anayis of LNG Piping System for Suppression of Hydraulic Hammer, PI: Xinyu Liu, Co-PIs: Xianchang Li, Jenny Zhou, Center for Midstream Management (CMMS), $9,799, 05/2021~08/2021.
Surge Analysis for LNG Loading Arms Using Fluid Dynamic Simulation for Suppression of Hydraulic Hammer and Optimization of Piping System, PI: Xianchang Li, Co-PIs: Xinyu Liu, Jenny Zhou, Center for Midstream Management (CMMS), $28,237, 11/2020~08/2021.
“Develop a Hybrid Model to Detect Crude Oil Leak in Midstream Pipeline System”, PI: Yueqing Li, Co-PI: Xinyu Liu, Center for Midstream Management of Science (CMMS), ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University, $19,976, 10/1/2020~8/31/2021.
Use Automatic Driving to Improve Safety and Resiliency of Freight Transportation System in Port Industry, PI: Yueqing Li, Co-PI: Xinyu Liu, Center for Advances in Port Management, ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University, $22,500, 3/1/2020 ~ 8/31/2020.
RET Site: Incorporating Engineering Design and Manufacturing into High School Curriculum, Co-Investigator, PI: Zhu, Weihang, Co-PI: Fan, Xuejun. NSF, $555,380, 2016-2019. After Dr. Zhu left the university in Fall 2018, I assumed the PI role on the grant.
Development of a Non-Contact Metrology System for Dimension Measurement and Surface Characterization of Deep-Holes, Schlumberger Research Center, Phase I, $134,661,000, 2008-2012.
Development of a Non-Contact Metrology System for Dimension Measurement and Surface Characterization of Deep-Holes, Schlumberger Research Center, Phase II, $60,000, 2012-2014.
Hydraulic performance of Rectangular Deck Drains, PI, Dr. Qin Qian, Co-PIs, Dr. Mark Bourland; Dr. Xinyu Liu; Dr. Randall Charbeneau, Dr. Michael Barrett, Texas Department of Transportation, $300,000, 09/2010~ 08/2012.
Development of Scanhead based Pico-second Laser Micro-machine Tool System, PI, ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University HEAF Funds, ~$80,000, 2014~2017.
Facilitating Active Learning with Inverted Classroom, PI Zhou, J., Co-PIs: Aung, K., Zhu, W., & Liu, X., ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University, $15,000, 2016.
Research and proposal preparation for advanced manufacturing, PI, ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University, $8,000, 2016.
Nanolubricant based Minimum Quantity Lubrication Machining for Sustainable Manufacturing”, PI, ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Research Enhancement Grant, $5000, 2010~2011.
Exploratory Study of Cost-Effective Hybrid Micromanufacturing Processes for Bipolar Plates of Miniature Fuel Cell, PI, ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Research Enhancement Grant, $5000, 2008-2009.
Dissertation and Thesis Directed
Doctor of Engineering
Bilhan Reddy Chinapareddigari, M.S.., “Design of Offshore onshore port system using Virtual Reality enabled 3D simulation” Advisor: Xinyu Liu, Committee members: Xianchang Li, Jenny Zhou, December 2020.
Swapnil Patole, “Experimental Investigation and Theoretical Modeling of Ultrashort Pulse Laser Ablation”, Doctor of Engineering in Industrial Engineering, Advisor: Xinyu Liu, Committee Members: Weihang Zhu, James Curry, Jiang Zhou, May 2018.
Ning Lou, “Mechanical Micro-machining and Laser Micro-machining”, Doctor of Engineering in Industrial Engineering, Advisor: Xinyu Liu, Committee Members: Weihang Zhu, James Curry, Jiang Zhou, December 2016.
Shreyas Shashidhara, “Tool Wear and Tool Life in Micro-endmill under Dry and MQL Conditions”, Doctor of Engineering in Industrial Engineering, Advisor: Xinyu Liu, Committee members: Weihang Zhu, James Curry, Jiang Zhou, , December 2013
B. Gangineni, “Finite Element Analysis and Multi-objective Optimization of Microgrinding”, Doctor of Engineering in Industrial Engineering, Advisor: Xinyu Liu, Committee members: James Curry, Alberto Marquez, Weihang Zhu
Pugalenthi Pandian, “Quantitative Justification and Illustration of Quick Response Manufacturing Principle”, Doctor of Engineering Field Study, December 2010
Master of Science and Engineering
Swagatika Patra, “Modification of Surface Topography in the Application of Biofouling of Ship Hull Using Picosecond Laser”, May 2017.
Raghabendra Rout, “Modification of Surface Topography in the Application of Biofouling of Medical Implants Using Picosecond Laser”, May 2017.
Sriram Pydi, “Effect of Minimum Quantity Lubrication on Surface Roughness in Micro-milling”, Master Thesis, December, 2011
Maheshwaran Ramalingam, “Standardization and Flexible Work Cells for High Variety, Low Volume Manufacturing” Master Thesis, August 2009
Undergraduate
Brad Spooner, Whitney Ardoin, Adron Gammill, “Automatic Tool Tip Detection for Micro-machine Tools”, Undergraduate Capstone Design Project, a technical paper was written based on the project and competed in the IIE regional conference.