Doctor | Tianjin University | China
Dr. Zhenyan Xia is a distinguished researcher specializing in surface engineering, fluid dynamics, and nanomaterials, with a particular focus on the interaction of liquids with super hydrophobic surfaces. His research explores the intricate dynamics of droplet impact, energy dissipation, and wetting behavior on micro- and nano-structured materials, contributing significantly to advancements in energy-efficient coatings and functional material design. Over the course of his scientific career, Dr. Xia has authored and co-authored 175 peer-reviewed publications that collectively have received 25 academic documents, reflecting his growing influence in materials science and fluid mechanics. His work, such as studies on the “effect of super hydrophobic surfaces with circular rings on droplet impact” and “nanodroplet contact dynamics on square ridges,” has advanced theoretical and computational understanding of wetting phenomena at both macro and nanoscale levels. With an h-index of 7, Dr. Xia’s research output demonstrates both consistency and impact. He has actively collaborated with 37 international co-authors, fostering cross-disciplinary research that bridges materials science, computational modeling, and applied physics. His studies, have practical implications for microfluidic systems, anti-icing technologies, and self-cleaning materials. Dr. Xia’s academic contributions extend beyond publications; they represent a meaningful impact on industrial and environmental applications by promoting sustainable technologies through advanced material surface engineering. His research continues to inspire innovations in energy systems and fluid-material interaction science on a global scale.
Publications
1. Shi, H., Hou, X., Xu, H., Bai, Y., & Xia, Z. (2024). An analysis of the contact time of nanodroplets impacting super hydrophobic surfaces with square ridges. Computational Materials Science.
2. Tai, Y., Xu, H., Bai, Y., Li, L., Wang, S., & Xia, Z. (2022). Experimental investigation of the impact of viscous droplets on super hydrophobic surfaces. Physics of Fluids.
3. Tai, Y., Zhao, Y., Guo, X., Li, L., Wang, S., & Xia, Z. (2021). Research on the contact time of a bouncing microdroplet with lattice Boltzmann method. Physics of Fluids.
4. Xia, Z. (2025). The effect of super hydrophobic surfaces with circular ring on the contact time of droplet impact. Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects.