XINYU HUANG

121A Patton Hall
Virginia Tech (V.P.I.&S.U.)
Blacksburg VA24061-0219
Tel: (540) 231-3139
Fax: (540) 231-9187

702 Appalachian Dr. #14

Blacksburg VA 24060

Tel: (540) 961-7608

E-mail: xihuang@vt.edu

Home page: http://www.vt.edu:10021/X/xihuang

OBJECTIVE:

Research position involving mechanics and durability of composite "material systems" to support product development.

ENGINEERING WORK EXPERIENCE:

Graduate Research Assistant (December 1996 - Present), Composite Mechanics Lab, Materials Response Group, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA

Experimental characterization of a ceramic composite hot gas candle filter material
Stress analysis and durability evaluation of a ceramic composite hot gas candle filter

Graduate Teaching Assistant (July 1996 - December 1996), Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg VA

Assist professor in teaching and grading a sophomore level dynamic course

Graduate Research Assistant (August 1993 - June 1996), Institute of Solid Mechanics, Beijing University of Aeronautics & Astronautics, Beijing, China

Fatigue characterization of a helicopter rotor blade root joint
Durability evaluation of a helicopter rotor blade root joint

Undergraduate Research Assistant (August 1992 - July 1993), Department of Aircraft Design and Applied Mechanics, Beijing University of Aeronautics & Astronautics, Beijing, China

Dynamic response calculation for a composite helicopter rotor blade using finite element method
Design an airship horizontal stabilizer (pneumatic structure components design)

EDUCATION:

Ph.D. Engineering Science and Mechanics, Fall 1999, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA

Dissertation Research Project: "Durability of a Ceramic Composite Hot Gas Candle Filter"

B.S. Aerospace Engineering, July 1993, Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Beijing, China

Design Project: "Dynamic Response of a Glass Fiber Reinforced Composite Rotor Blade"

RELATED COURSES:

Continuum Mechanics, Advanced Finite Element Analysis, Advanced Dynamics, Applied Engineering Mathematics, Mechanics of Composite Materials, Stress/Failure Mechanics of Composite Material Systems, Composite Manufacturing, Mechanics of Adhesive Joint and Fiber/Matrix Interface, Non-Destructive Evaluation Methods, Scientific Visualization Methods, Materials for High Temperature Applications, Advanced Turbomachinery

MATERIAL TESTING SYSTEMS:

MTS810 servo-hydraulic system
Instron 4505 screw driven system
LabView data acquisition application development

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Computer Language: Fortran 77/90, C/C++, MFC, Perl

Operating System: MS-DOS, MS-Windows 95/NT, Unix (SGI Irix, Sun OS, IBM AIX)

Hardware: PC, Unix Workstation (SGI, SUN Sparc, RS/6000)

Commercial FEM Software: ABAQUS (user subroutine development), ANSYS,

ADINA

Math and Visualization Software: Matlab, Mathematica, Maple, PV-Wave, AVS, LAPACK

Productivity Tools: Excel, Word, Access, LaTeX, vi

Certification: Microsoft certified SQL server administrator

ACADEMIC HONORS:

National Award on Excellent Student in Applied Mechanics, Chinese Society of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, 1992

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:

Sports and Entertainment Coordinator, Chinese Student and Scholar Association at Virginia Tech, 1997

PUBLICATIONS:

X. Huang, K. L. Reifsnider, "A Ligature Model for Porous Composite Materials," Advanced Composite Letters, pp127-131, Vol.7, 1998
X. Huang, R. Carter, K. L. Reifsnider, "Modeling a CFCC Hot Gas Candle Filter using Energy Method," Ceramic Engineering and Science Proceedings, Admitted, 1999
R. Carter, X. Huang, K. L. Reifsnider, "Experimental Study of a Hot Gas Candle Filter Material," Ceramic Engineering and Science Proceedings, Admitted 1999
X. Huang, R. Carter, K. L. Reifsnider, "Experimental Study and Modeling of a Novel Ceramic Composite Hot Gas Candle Filter Material," Ceramic Engineering and Science Proceedings, Vol 19[3], 1998
J. Xiong, X. Huang, Z. Gao, "A Life Prediction Model for Aircraft Engine Structural Components," Journal of Aerospace Propulsion, , Vol.10[4], 1996
J. Xiong, X. Huang, Z. Gao, "Comparative Study on Fatigue Test Data Reduction Methods Based on Principle of Maximum Likelihood," ACTA Aeronautica et Astronautic Sinica, , Vol.17[5], 1996
J. Xiong, X. Huang, Z. Gao, "A Fatigue Reliability Analysis Technique for Structural Component under High Frequency Cyclic Load," Strength & Environment, , 1996

PAPER PRESENTATIONS:

The American Ceramic Society 23rd Annual Cocoa Beach Conference on Engineering Ceramics and Structures, Cocoa Beach, Florida, January 1999
The American Ceramic Society 22nd Annual Cocoa Beach Conference on Engineering Ceramics and Structures, Cocoa Beach, Florida, January 1998

REPORTS:

"Mechanical Properties of a Hot Gas Candle Filter Material," CCMS Report, Co-authored with K. L. Reifsnider, R. H. Carter, 1998
"A Literature Review on the Thermal Stability, Creep, and Creep Rupture Behavior of Advanced Ceramic Fibers," MSE5134 Materials for High Temperature Applications, Class Project
"A Literature Review on In-Situ Processing of Thermoplastic Composites," ESM5204 Composite Manufacturing, Class Project

REFERENCES:

Available upon request