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Dr. Qinqin Xu | ceramics | Best Researcher Award

Poitiers University, France

Qinqin Xu, a computational materials scientist, is a postdoctoral researcher at Poitiers University, France, focusing on atomic-scale simulations of Cu/Ag multilayers. Previously, she served as an Assistant Professor at the National Centre for Nuclear Research, Poland, working on multiscale materials modeling. With a Ph.D. in Materials Science from INSA de Lyon, her research delves into dislocations, nanomechanics, and materials informatics. She has authored several impactful publications in esteemed journals. Proficient in atomistic simulations, molecular dynamics, and materials modeling tools, Qinqin’s expertise bridges theoretical insights with practical applications in materials science.

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🎓 Education

Ph.D. in Materials Science (2017-2021): INSA de Lyon, France – Explored dislocations and nanomechanics in alumina using atomistic simulations. Master’s in Mechanical Engineering (2014-2017): Lanzhou University of Technology, China – Specialized in advanced mechanical systems. Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering (2009-2013): Shaanxi University of Technology, China – Focused on foundational engineering concepts and design methodologies.

💼 Experience 

Postdoctoral Researcher (2023-2025): Poitiers University, France – Investigating bimetallic Cu/Ag multilayers using atomic-scale simulations. Assistant Professor (2022-2023): National Centre for Nuclear Research, Poland – Worked on crystalline/amorphous deformation and materials informatics. Research Collaborations: Participated in significant projects on nanoindentation, deformation mechanisms, and multiscale modeling.

🏆 Awards and Honors 

Invited Speaker (2024): Mini-colloque “NN2” at Journées de la Matière Condensée, France. Multiple Publications (2022-2025): Authored high-impact research papers on nanomechanics, amorphous alumina, and medium-entropy alloys. Research Recognition: Notable contributions to materials informatics and computational modeling in international journals.

🔬 Research Focus

Atomic-Scale Simulations: Cu/Ag multilayers and α-alumina deformation. Nanoindentation Mechanics: Plastic deformations and anisotropic responses in alloys and ceramics. Materials Informatics: Advanced computational tools for plasticity and damage prediction. Nanomechanics & Multiscale Modeling: Bridging atomistic insights to real-world material behavior.

🏆Conclusion 

Dr. Qinqin Xu’s achievements, technical skills, and scholarly impact make her a highly deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Her contributions to the field of computational materials science, coupled with a strong global research network, highlight her as a rising star in materials engineering. With continued exploration into innovative and interdisciplinary topics, she is poised to achieve even greater recognition in her field.

Publication:

  • High-temperature behavior of amorphous alumina coatings: Insights from in-situ nanoindentation and X-ray diffraction studies
    Year: 2025
    Authors: Zaborowska, A., Kurpaska, Ł., Zieliński, M., Diduszko, R., Jagielski, J.
    Citations: 0

 

  • Plastic deformations in NiCoFe medium-entropy alloy investigated using nanoindentation simulations
    Year: 2024
    Authors: Xu, Q., Javier Domínguez-Gutiérrez, F., Huo, W., Papanikolaou, S.
    Citations: 0

 

  • Nucleation mechanisms of shear bands in amorphous alumina
    Year: 2024
    Authors: Xu, Q., Liang, M., Lyu, G., Papanikolaou, S., Fusco, C.
    Citations: 1

 

  • Nanoindentation responses of NiCoFe medium-entropy alloys from cryogenic to elevated temperatures
    Year: 2024
    Authors: Xu, Q.-Q., Karimi, K., Naghdi, A.H., Wei, C., Papanikolaou, S.
    Citations: 0

 

  • Atomistic insights into nanoindentation-induced deformation of α-Al2O3 single crystals
    Year: 2024
    Authors: Xu, Q., Zaborowska, A., Mulewska, K., Alava, M.J., Papanikolaou, S.
    Citations: 6

 

  • Dynamical Pathways for the Interaction of O2, H2O, CH4, and CO2 with α-Alumina Surfaces: Density-Functional Tight-Binding Calculations
    Year: 2024
    Authors: Domínguez-Gutiérrez, F.J., Aligayev, A., Huo, W., Xu, Q., Papanikolaou, S.
    Citations: 2

 

  • Atomistic simulation of α-Al2O3 nanoparticle plastic anisotropy under compression
    Year: 2023
    Authors: Xu, Q., Chevalier, J., Amodeo, J.
    Citations: 0

 

  • Dislocation nucleation mechanisms during nanoindentation of concentrated FeNiCr alloys: unveiling the effects of Cr through molecular simulations
    Year: 2022
    Authors: Domínguez-Gutierrez, F.J., Ustrzycka, A., Xu, Q.Q., Papanikolaou, S., Alava, M.J.
    Citations: 11

 

Qinqin Xu | ceramics | Best Researcher Award

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