Hongyi Xu

Associate Professor

Dr. Hongyi Xu joined the University of Connecticut in February 2019. His research focuses His research interests include Artificial Intelligence (AI)-assisted generative design of microstructures and metamaterials, digital manufacturing and cyber manufacturing, and uncertainty quantification.

Prior to joining UConn, Dr. Xu worked in Ford Research and Advanced Engineering (2014-2019). He led and participated in a variety of research projects, including Multidisciplinary Design Optimization, Integrated Computational Materials Engineering (ICME) of carbon fiber composites, Lithium-ion battery impact safety, and Design for Additive Manufacturing.

He received his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Northeastern University, China (2008), M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Tsinghua University, China (2010), and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Northwestern University, USA (2014).