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Author IDs
ORCID iD: 0000-0003-1392-2787
Scopus Author ID: 36996673900
ResearcherID: AAK-4002-2021
Google Scholar Profile: aXIbZWwAAAAJ
Impact
Qualifications (Brief)
PhD North Carolina State University
BS Zhejiang University
Biography
Xiaolong Ma is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at City University of Hong Kong. He holds a PhD (2016) in materials science, an MA (2016) in statistics from North Carolina State University, and a BS (2011) in materials science from Zhejiang University. He received his postdoc training at Johns Hopkins University and Texas A&M University. Before joining CityU, he worked at Energy and Environment Directorate at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory as a Materials Scientist from 2019 to 2022.
Research Interests/Areas
Dr. Ma’s research focuses on the mechanism-driven design of advanced structural materials with superior properties. His current research focus areas include understanding mechanical behaviors of metals at the small scale using advanced electron microscopy and strengthening in magnesium alloys through non-equilibrium processing. Dr. Ma has published over 60 research papers on metals and alloys research in respected journals such as Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Acta Materialia, Materials Research Letters and Scripta Materialia.
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 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
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SDG 13 Climate Action
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Research output
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Achieving strength-ductility synergy in hierarchical aluminum metal matrix composites via friction extrusion
Kalsar, R., Schuessler, B. J., Li, L., Wang, T., Darsell, J. T., Ma, X., Soulami, A., Herling, D. R., Lavender, C. A. & Joshi, V. V., 2026, In: Communications Materials. 7, 11 p., 40.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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An alternative in-grain misorientation axes analysis for slip activity: A case study in a magnesium alloy
Yang, J., Xiao, K., Zhao, D., Wang, Y., Huang, C. & Ma, X., 15 Mar 2026, In: Scripta Materialia. 274, 7 p., 117119.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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Heterostructure optimization reshapes the strength-ductility synergy in a lightweight steel
Cheng, Q., Yang, B., Lu, X., Ye, P., Zhang, C., Chen, X., Wang, Q., Liu, Z., Cao, W., Ma, X. & Huang, C., 1 May 2026, In: Journal of Materials Science and Technology. 252, p. 217-231Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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Interface formation and evolution mechanisms in Al/Ti dissimilar material via additive friction stir deposition
Shi, Y., Yang, W., Li, Y., Li, D., Geng, Z., Ma, X., Li, Y., Zhou, K. & Song, M., Aug 2026, In: Materials Characterization. 238, 116586.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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Spatially Varying Mechanical Properties in AA5182 Aluminum Alloy Strip
Komarasamy, M., Schuessler, B., Canfield, N., Ma, X. & Whalen, S., 28 Apr 2026, (Online published) In: Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance. 10 p.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
Projects
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CSGov-SRI: 面向玻璃热弯的高性能Ti(C,N)基金属陶瓷均热板
MA, X. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator)
15/04/26 → …
Project: Research
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GRF: Comprehending Precipitation Process and Strengthening in Stressaging of Magnesium Alloys
MA, X. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator)
1/01/26 → …
Project: Research
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HNGov-SRI: 新型微晶玻璃手机屏热弯成型均热板的研发及应用
MA, X. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator)
1/07/25 → …
Project: Research
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SZNSFC-GP-SRI: 先进镁合金中应力时效的强化与机制研究
MA, X. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator), LIU, X. (Co-Investigator), 杨婧 (Co-Investigator) & 肖坤宇 (Co-Investigator)
27/11/24 → …
Project: Research
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ECS: Understanding Defect-assisted Precipitation to Control Mechanical Behaviors in Magnesium Alloys
MA, X. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator)
1/01/24 → …
Project: Research
Prizes
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Stanford's Top 2% most highly cited scientists 2025
MA, X. (Recipient), Sept 2025
Prize: RGC 64B - Prizes and awards
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Stanford's top 2% most highly cited scientists 2024
MA, X. (Recipient), Sept 2024
Prize: RGC 64B - Prizes and awards
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