Mr Zhenyan Xia | Tianjin University | China
Dr. Zhenyan Xia is an associate professor at Tianjin University, China. He has presided over and participated in more than 20 major national and regional research programs, including the Science and Technology Development of Tianjin, the National High Technology Research and Development Program of China (863 Program), and industry collaborations such as Shenzhen Moore Vaporization Health & Medical Tech Co., Ltd. He has published over 80 papers in international journals and conference proceedings, contributing significantly to fluid mechanics, molecular dynamics, and biomedical applications. Dr. Xia’s research on hyaluronic acid, a typical shear-thinning fluid, has advanced biomedical applications in tissue engineering and drug delivery. His team simulated the conformational evolution of hyaluronic acid solutions under varying shear rates, analyzing hydrogen bond lengths and angles. Findings revealed that shear stress reduces the number and strength of hydrogen bonds, enhancing solution flowability, consistent with macroscopic shear-thinning behavior.
Author’s Profiles:
Early Academic Pursuits
Dr. Zhenyan Xia developed a strong foundation in fluid mechanics and molecular dynamics during his doctoral and postdoctoral studies. His early research focused on the theoretical modeling of turbulent flows and the microscopic behavior of complex fluids, laying the groundwork for his later innovations in shear-thinning fluid applications and nanostructured fluid systems.
Professional Endeavors
Dr. Xia is currently an associate professor at Tianjin University, where he has led and participated in over 30 national and industry-sponsored research projects, including the National High Technology Research and Development Program of China (863 Program) and collaborations with Shenzhen Moore Vaporization Health & Medical Tech Co., Ltd. He has guided multiple interdisciplinary teams and contributed to advancing applied fluid mechanics and biomedical engineering technologies.
Contributions and Research Focus
Dr. Xia’s research integrates theoretical and applied studies on turbulent flow control, fluid instability, and molecular dynamics of fluid–micro/nano structures. Notably, he modeled hyaluronic acid solutions to reveal molecular-level mechanisms behind shear-thinning behavior. His simulations demonstrated how shear stress reduces hydrogen bond strength and alters molecular conformations, directly correlating with enhanced solution flowability observed in macroscopic experiments. This work provides critical insights for tissue engineering, drug delivery, and biomedical fluid design, bridging molecular simulations with practical engineering applications.
Impact and Influence
Dr. Xia has published more than 80 peer-reviewed papers in international journals and conferences, achieving over 500 citations across SCI, EI, and Scopus databases. He has authored 50 journal articles, supervised multiple industry-sponsored projects, and filed 10 patents, contributing both to fundamental science and practical technologies. His consultancy work with Shenzhen Moore Vaporization Health & Medical Tech Co., Ltd demonstrates the industrial relevance and societal impact of his research.
Academic Cites
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Over 500 citations in SCI, EI, Scopus
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50 journal articles published in indexed journals
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10 patents filed/published
Legacy and Future Contributions
Dr. Xia is shaping the future of fluid mechanics and biomedical engineering through the integration of molecular-level understanding with macroscopic engineering applications. He aims to expand computational modeling of complex fluids for smart biomedical materials, enhance industrial fluid processes, and develop scalable applications of shear-thinning and nanostructured fluids. His work is expected to inspire next-generation engineers and researchers, bridging theoretical insights with tangible technological advancements in healthcare and engineering systems.
Featured Publications
Xia, Z., [Other authors if available]. (2024). An analysis of the contact time of nanodroplets impacting superhydrophobic surfaces with square ridges. Computational Materials Science,113249. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.commatsci.2024.113249
Xia, Z., [Other authors if available]. (2022). Experimental investigation of the impact of viscous droplets on superamphiphobic surfaces. Physics of Fluids, https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0080396
Xia, Z., [Other authors if available]. (2021). Research on the contact time of a bouncing microdroplet with lattice Boltzmann method. Physics of Fluids, https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0046551