Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pengyun Xu | Surface Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor | Ocean University of China | China

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pengyun Xu is an accomplished researcher and academic leader in the field of thermal spray technologies, functional coatings, and micro/nanostructured surfaces, currently serving as an Associate Professor at the College of Engineering, Ocean University of China. He obtained his Ph.D. in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering from the University of Toronto, Canada, in 2019, under the mentorship of the renowned Prof. Javad Mostaghimi, focusing on the deposition of superhydrophobic rare earth oxide coatings via solution precursor plasma spray processes. Dr. Xu previously worked as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Toronto (2019–2021), where he investigated columnar-structured thermal barrier coatings, pseudocapacitor electrodes, and graphene synthesis. His current research centers on liquid feedstock plasma spray processes, underwater drag-reduction coatings, superhydrophobic and thermal barrier coatings, and the modeling of micro/nanoscale behaviors in plasma jets, integrating experimental and computational approaches. Dr. Xu’s research skills span materials synthesis, advanced plasma spray technologies, surface morphology control, and functional property characterization, complemented by strong expertise in cross-disciplinary project management. He has published extensively, with over 15 first- or corresponding-author papers in high-impact journals such as Journal of Advanced Ceramics, Surface & Coatings Technology, and Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, and has authored a book chapter with Elsevier. Dr. Xu has led several national and provincial-level research projects and collaborated internationally through NSERC-funded programs in Canada. He serves as a guest editor, editorial board member, and best paper award judge for international conferences and journals. His awards and honors include multiple grants from the Shandong Provincial Natural Science Foundation and the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation, reflecting his innovative contributions to advanced coating technologies. In conclusion, Dr. Xu exemplifies scientific excellence, leadership, and innovation in materials engineering, with his research advancing sustainable surface technologies and his growing influence promising significant international impact in the field of functional coatings and surface science. 895 Citations | 33 Documents | 15 h-index .

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Featured Publications

1. Wei, Z. Y., Meng, G. H., Chen, L., Li, G. R., Liu, M. J., Zhang, W. X., Zhao, L. N., Zhang, Q., Xu, P., … (2022). Progress in ceramic materials and structure design toward advanced thermal barrier coatings. Journal of Advanced Ceramics, 11(7), 985–1068. Cited by: 335

2. Xu, P., Coyle, T. W., Pershin, L., & Mostaghimi, J. (2018). Superhydrophobic ceramic coating: Fabrication by solution precursor plasma spray and investigation of wetting behavior. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 523, 35–44. Cited by: 70

3. Meng, G. H., Liu, H., Xu, P. Y., Li, G. R., Xu, T., Yang, G. J., & Li, C. J. (2020). Superior oxidation resistant MCrAlY bond coats prepared by controlled atmosphere heat treatment. Corrosion Science, 170, 108653. Cited by: 69

4. Xu, P., Coyle, T. W., Pershin, L., & Mostaghimi, J. (2018). Fabrication of micro-/nano-structured superhydrophobic ceramic coating with reversible wettability via a novel solution precursor vacuum plasma spray process. Materials & Design, 160, 974–984. Cited by: 53

5. Yi, P., Zhan, X., He, Q., Liu, Y., Xu, P., Xiao, P., & Jia, D. (2019). Influence of laser parameters on graphite morphology in the bonding zone and process optimization in gray cast iron laser cladding. Optics & Laser Technology, 109, 480–487. Cited by: 51