Xikui Wang | Nano Manufacturing | Best Researcher Award
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Xikui Wang, Guizhou University, China.
Dr. Xikui Wang ๐จโ๐ฌ, born in October 1987, is an Associate Professor at the School of Mechanical Engineering, Guizhou University, China ๐จ๐ณ. His expertise lies in Materials Science and Engineering, focusing on bionic super-wetting coatings and intelligent surface designs ๐๐งช. A senior member of multiple prestigious societies including the Chinese Mechanical Engineering Society and the International Society of Bionic Engineering ๐ค, Dr. Wang is also an active reviewer for high-impact journals like ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces and Applied Surface Science ๐. He earned his Ph.D. in 2019 and continues to lead innovative research in materials and nanotechnology ๐ฌ.
Publication Profiles
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ย Education & Experienceย
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๐ Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering, Southeast University (2016.03โ2019.09)
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๐ Masterโs in Mechanical Manufacturing and Automation, Guizhou University (2012.09โ2015.07)
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๐ Bachelorโs in Material Forming and Control Engineering, Guizhou University (2008.09โ2012.07)
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๐จโ๐ซ Associate Professor, School of Mechanical Engineering, Guizhou University
Summary Suitability For The Award
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Xikui Wang, a distinguished scholar at Guizhou University, China, stands out as a top contender for the Best Researcher Award owing to his impactful and interdisciplinary contributions to Materials Science and Engineering. With a Ph.D. from Southeast University, Dr. Wang has pioneered innovative research in bionic super-wetting surfaces, micro/nano-manufacturing, and corrosion-resistant coatings. His work is inspired by biological phenomenaโlike desert beetles and pitcher plantsโand applies these insights to address real-world challenges such as water scarcity, climate resilience, and industrial corrosion.
ย Professional Development
Dr. Wang has actively expanded his academic and scientific influence through participation in interdisciplinary research and professional societies ๐ง ๐. He is a senior member of the Chinese Mechanical Engineering Society, a member of the International Society of Bionic Engineering, and the Chinese Composites Society ๐๏ธ. His editorial and peer-review contributions to renowned journals like Journal of Materials Chemistry A, Energy, and ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces reflect his respected standing in the academic community ๐๐. Dr. Wang frequently collaborates across disciplines, pushing the frontiers of micro/nano manufacturing and bionic surface design for real-world applications ๐๐ง.
ย Research Focusย
Dr. Wangโs research revolves around bionic intelligent structures, micro/nano manufacturing, and functional coatings ๐งฌ๐ ๏ธ. He designs superhydrophobic and superdihydrophobic surfaces inspired by nature, applying them in water harvesting, anti-icing, self-cleaning, and anti-condensation technologies โ๏ธ๐ง. Utilizing ultrasound, laser, and additive manufacturing techniques, his work draws inspiration from organisms like desert beetles and spider silk ๐ท๏ธ๐. Additionally, he focuses on corrosion-resistant coatings for extreme environments ๐ก๏ธ๐ซ๏ธ. His research bridges nature and engineering, delivering eco-friendly and sustainable solutions for climate resilience, energy efficiency, and industrial performance ๐ฑโ๏ธ.
ย Awards & Honorsย
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๐งโ๐ฌ Recognized Reviewer for top journals: ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, Journal of Materials Chemistry A, Energy, Applied Surface Science
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๐งโ๐ผ Senior Member, Chinese Mechanical Engineering Society
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๐ Member, International Society of Bionic Engineering
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๐งต Member, Chinese Composites Society
Publication Top Noted
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Efficient fog harvesting system inspired by cactus spine and spider silk with vertical crisscross spindle structureย (2025)ย
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Bioinspired 1D structures for water harvesting: Theory, design and applicationย (2025)ย
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Smart Materials and Micro/Nanoarchitectonics for Water Harvesting: From Fundamental Mechanism to Advanced Applicationย (2024)ย
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Superamphiphobic coatings with polymer-wrapped particles: enhancing water harvestingย (2019) โย Cited by: 154ย ย
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Water harvesting method via a hybrid superwettable coating with superhydrophobic and superhydrophilic nanoparticlesย (2019) โย Cited by: 198ย ย
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Enhancing Nucleation and Detachment of Condensed Drops by Hybrid Wetting Surfacesย (2018) โย Cited by: 74ย ย