Assist Prof Dr. Qiping Xu, Soft Robotics, Best Researcher Award
Assistant Professor at Zhejiang Normal University, China
Assist. Prof. Dr. Qiping Xu is a dedicated academic and researcher in the field of mechanical engineering. He earned his Ph.D. in Engineering Mechanics from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, where he also participated in a joint training program at the National University of Singapore. He holds a Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Beijing University of Technology and a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Design from Hebei Normal University of Science and Technology. Since November 2020, Dr. Xu has been serving as a Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering at Zhejiang Normal University. His research interests include soft robotics, smart metamaterials, origami structures, and flexible multibody system dynamics. Dr. Xu has led several significant research projects and has been recognized with numerous awards and scholarships for his academic excellence.
Profile:
Education:
Assist. Prof. Dr. Qiping Xu has an extensive educational background in mechanical engineering and engineering mechanics. He earned his Ph.D. in Engineering Mechanics from Shanghai Jiao Tong University in July 2020, having also undertaken a joint training program at the National University of Singapore from August 2019 to August 2020. Prior to his doctoral studies, Dr. Xu completed his Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering at Beijing University of Technology in July 2013. His academic journey began with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Design from Hebei Normal University of Science and Technology, which he completed in July 2010.
Professional Experience:
Assist. Prof. Dr. Qiping Xu has been a Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering at Zhejiang Normal University since November 2020. In this role, he has been instrumental in advancing the department’s research and teaching capabilities. Dr. Xu has successfully led several notable research projects, including the Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province project on the variable stiffness mechanism of a multi-DOF soft actuator, and the Scientific Research Foundation of Zhejiang Normal University project focusing on the theory and technology of soft actuators. His extensive research experience also includes the Outstanding Doctoral Foundation of Shanghai Jiao Tong University project on dynamic modeling and experimental study of hyperelastic soft structures. Dr. Xu’s professional experience is marked by his commitment to innovation in mechanical engineering and his dedication to nurturing the next generation of engineers.
Research Interest:
Assist. Prof. Dr. Qiping Xu’s research interests are focused on cutting-edge areas in mechanical engineering, particularly in the fields of soft robotics and soft actuators, where he explores innovative designs and mechanisms for versatile applications. He is also deeply engaged in the study of smart metamaterials and origami structures, aiming to develop advanced materials with unique properties for various engineering solutions. Additionally, Dr. Xu is interested in the dynamics of flexible multibody systems, investigating the complex behaviors of these systems to enhance their performance and reliability. His research endeavors contribute significantly to the advancement of these emerging fields, offering new insights and potential applications in modern engineering.
Scholarship and Award:
Assist. Prof. Dr. Qiping Xu has received numerous accolades throughout his academic journey, highlighting his exceptional achievements and dedication. In 2013, he was honored as the Beijing Outstanding Graduate and received the award for Excellent Master’s Thesis from Beijing University of Technology. His academic excellence continued at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, where he was awarded the Excellent Scholarship for new students in 2016. He was recognized as an Excellent Student in 2017 and a Triple-A Student in 2018. In 2019, Dr. Xu’s outstanding performance was further acknowledged with the National Scholarship for Postgraduate studies at Shanghai Jiao Tong University.
Professional Skills:
Assist. Prof. Dr. Qiping Xu has demonstrated a high proficiency in the English language, honed during his one-year joint-cultivating program at the National University of Singapore. His professional skills are extensive and include expertise in static and dynamic analysis using software such as ABAQUS, ANSYS, and ADAMS. He is adept at creating 3D models with Solidworks, Pro/E, and 3D printers. Additionally, Dr. Xu is skilled in programming and numerical simulations using MATLAB and excels in plotting high-quality figures with Origin and ParaView.
Publications:
A Pseudo-Rigid-Body 2R Model of Flexural Beam in Compliant Mechanisms
- Authors: YQ Yu, ZL Feng, QP Xu
- Journal: Mechanism and Machine Theory
- Year: 2012
- Volume: 55
- Pages: 18-33
- Citations: 114
A Novel Model of Large Deflection Beams with Combined End Loads in Compliant Mechanisms
- Authors: YQ Yu, SK Zhu, QP Xu, P Zhou
- Journal: Precision Engineering
- Year: 2016
- Volume: 43
- Pages: 395-405
- Citations: 49
An Improved Dynamic Model for a Silicone Material Beam with Large Deformation
- Authors: Q Xu, J Liu
- Journal: Acta Mechanica Sinica
- Year: 2018
- Volume: 34
- Pages: 744-753
- Citations: 28
- Authors: Q Xu, J Liu, L Qu
- Journal: Multibody System Dynamics
- Year: 2019
- Volume: 46
- Pages: 307-328
- Citations: 25
Pseudo-Rigid-Body Dynamic Modeling and Analysis of Compliant Mechanisms
- Authors: YQ Yu, Q Li, QP Xu
- Journal: Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science
- Year: 2018
- Citations: 19
Effective Enhanced Model for a Large Deformable Soft Pneumatic Actuator
- Authors: Q Xu, J Liu
- Journal: Acta Mechanica Sinica
- Year: 2020
- Volume: 36
- Pages: 245-255
- Citations: 16
- Authors: YQ Yu, P Zhou, QP Xu
- Journal: Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science
- Year: 2019
- Citations: 15
A Higher-Order Plate Element Formulation for Dynamic Analysis of Hyperelastic Silicone Plate
- Authors: Q Xu, J Liu, L Qu
- Journal: Journal of Mechanics
- Year: 2019
- Volume: 35
- Issue: 6
- Pages: 795-808
- Citations: 10
A New Pseudo-Rigid-Body Model of Compliant Mechanisms Considering Axial Deflection of Flexural Beams
- Authors: YQ Yu, P Zhou, QP Xu
- Journal: New Trends in Mechanism and Machine Science: From Fundamentals to Industrial Applications
- Year: 2015
- Citations: 10
Dynamic Research on Nonlinear Locomotion of Inchworm-Inspired Soft Crawling Robot
- Authors: Q Xu, J Liu
- Journal: Soft Robotics
- Year: 2023
- Volume: 10
- Issue: 3
- Pages: 660-672
- Citations: 6
- Authors: Q Xu, J Liu
- Journal: Thin-Walled Structures
- Year: 2022
- Volume: 176
- Article: 109333
- Citations: 6