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Author IDs
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-1712-8188
Scopus Author ID: 57208669217
Google Scholar Profile: jfu5EP4AAAAJ
Impact
Qualifications (Brief)
PhD (Princeton), BEng (HKUST), BBA (HKUST)
Biography
Dr. Du's research is focused on laser material processing, novel laser beam control methods and applications in advanced manufacturing, such as in-situ detection and additive manufacturing. Her recent research includes the development of adaptive optical devices based on piezoelectric and liquid resonance, and the implementation of dynamic beam shaping methods for optical sensing and laser processing applications.
Dr. Du received PhD in Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science at Princeton University, USA. She obtained BEng in Mechanical Engineering and BBA in Business Management from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.
Position(s) Available
I am recruiting highly motivated Postdocs and PhD students in the Department of Systems Engineering at City University of Hong Kong. Potential research areas include but are not limited to the following: mechanical and optical design of adaptive optical elements, laser 3D manufacturing, metal powder bed fusion, and industrial optical inspection. Please email me ([email protected]) with your CV, transcript, and one paragraph of past research/study experience for further discussion.
Scholarship:
Talented students are encouraged to apply for the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (application deadline Dec 1st).
Research Interests/Areas
Laser material processing
Adaptive optics
Additive manufacturing
Services in CityUHK
CityU X Sino Grand Challenges Scholars Program Steering Committee
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Collaborations from the last five years
Research output
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Phase transformation induced expansion for residual stress relief in laser additive manufacturing metal matrix diamond composites
Gao, Y., Zhang, W., Peng, Y., Ma, Q., Chen, Y., Chen, J., Du, X., Fang, Y., Zhang, Y., Liu, Y. & Yang, S., Jul 2025, In: Additive Manufacturing. 109, 104883.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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Defect-initiated formation mechanism of 3D carbon tracks on flexible transparent substrates by laser irradiation
Hayashi, S., Du, X., Rupp, M., Filsinger, K. A., Terakawa, M. & Arnold, C. B., Jul 2024, In: Optics & Laser Technology. 174, 110686.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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Probing Light by Matter: Implications of Complex Illumination on Ultrafast Nanostructuring
Florian, C., Du, X. & Arnold, C. B., 2023, Ultrafast Laser Nanostructuring: The Pursuit of Extreme Scales. Stoian, R. & Bonse, J. (eds.). Springer, Cham, Vol. I. p. 321-353 (Springer Series in Optical Sciences; vol. 239).Research output: Chapters, Conference Papers, Creative and Literary Works › RGC 12 - Chapter in an edited book (Author) › peer-review
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Single-lens dynamic z-scanning for simultaneous in situ position detection and laser processing focus control
Du, X., Florian, C. & Arnold, C. B., 2023, In: Light: Science & Applications. 12, 274.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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High depth of field and high speed variable focus for advanced laser processing applications
Du, X., Florian, C. & Arnold, C. B., Aug 2022, Proceedings of the 2022 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics Pacific Rim. OSA publishing, (Optics InfoBase Conference Papers).Research output: Chapters, Conference Papers, Creative and Literary Works › RGC 32 - Refereed conference paper (with host publication) › peer-review
Projects
- 2 Active
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TDG(CityU): Hands-On Learning in Intelligent Manufacturing: Developing a Small-Scale Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) System
DU, X. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator)
16/06/25 → …
Project: Research
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REG-Postdoc Fellow: A Novel High-throughput Laser Structuring Method for Fabricating High-efficiency Battery Electrodes
DU, X. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator) & ZHANG, S. (Co-Investigator)
1/06/25 → …
Project: Research
Supervised Students
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Mr. Kunyao ZHENG, 鄭焜耀
- Department of Systems Engineering - P/T Research Assistant
Person: P/T Research Assistant, Doctor of Philosophy (Student)