Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ping Li | Mechanical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Guangzhou University, China

Dr. Ping Li is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the School of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Guangzhou University, China. With a PhD from South China University of Technology, Dr. Li specializes in micro-nano functional surface fabrication, microscale interfacial fluid transport, and thermal optimization for electronic devices. His research integrates advanced microfabrication techniques with fluid dynamics and materials science, contributing significantly to the fields of microstructured surface engineering, thermal management, and photovoltaic performance optimization. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles in high-impact international journals and serves as a master’s student advisor.

Publication Profile

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Educational Background

2011–2015:
PhD in Mechanical Engineering
South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
- Dissertation: Characterized Micro-structured array of ground surface and its functional properties
- Supervisor: Prof. Jin Xie
- Sponsored by NSFC Program
2010–2011:
M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering
South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
2006–2010:
B.Eng. in Process Equipment and Control Engineering
University of South China, Hengyang, China

Professional Experience

2023–Present
Associate Professor, Master Tutor
Guangzhou University, School of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering
2017–2023
Lecturer, Master Tutor
Guangzhou University, School of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering
2015–2017
Engineer
CNPC Tubular Goods Research Institute, Xi’an, China
- State Key Laboratory for Performance and Structure Safety of Petroleum Tubular Goods and Equipment Materials

Research Interests

Micro-nano Functionalization Fabrication and Materials Processing
- Surface microstructuring, wettability control, surface roughness analysis
Microscale Interfacial Fluid Transport Phenomena
- Capillary action, thin film flows, liquid bridge dynamics using AFM
Optimization Thermal Design for Electronic Devices
- Microfluidic heat sinks, thermal diode design, solar cell interface structures

Awards and Honors

While not explicitly listed in the CV, the following inferred distinctions apply:

NSFC-sponsored PhD Research Project
First-authored and corresponding author roles in multiple high-impact journals such as Physics of Fluids, Nanomaterials, Langmuir, and Applied Surface Science
Research contributions cited in interdisciplinary fields, including thermal science, optics, and materials science

Conclusion

Dr. Ping Li is a rising expert in the interdisciplinary domain of micro-nano engineering, thermal management, and interfacial physics. Through his academic and industrial experiences, he bridges theoretical modeling with practical engineering applications, particularly in microscale fabrication and energy systems. His continued research output and mentorship roles position him as a significant contributor to both academic research and engineering innovation in China.

Publications

Unidirectional Heat and Fluid Transfer Performances of a Thermal Diode with Fishbone-Microstructure Wicks
Journal of Materials Chemistry C, 2024
DOI: 10.1039/D4TC03236E
Ping Li, Jiale Huang, Haifeng Qiu, Liangming Deng, Jiawei Liao, Tuo Jin, Yongfeng Zheng, Jianhua Xiang

Topological Design for Isotropic Metamaterials Using Anisotropic Material Microstructures
Engineering Analysis with Boundary Elements, 2024-05
DOI: 10.1016/j.enganabound.2024.01.025
Jianhua Xiang, Jing Chen, Yongfeng Zheng, Ping Li, Jiale Huang, Zhipeng Chen

Hierarchical Topology Optimization with Varying Micro-structural Aspect Ratios
Engineering Analysis with Boundary Elements, 2023-11
DOI: 10.1016/j.enganabound.2023.07.044
Yongfeng Zheng, Jianhua Xiang, Zhongyuan Liao, Ping Li, Xiwen Cai, Zhipeng Chen, Jiale Huang

Design and Thermal Performance of Thermal Diode Based on the Asymmetric Flow Resistance in Vapor Channel
International Journal of Thermal Sciences, 2023-09
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijthermalsci.2023.108345
Jianhua Xiang, Wenqiang Yang, Hongyan Liao, Ping Li, Zhipeng Chen, Jiale Huang

The Transitional Wettability on Bamboo-Leaf-like Hierarchical-Structured Si Surface Fabricated by Microgrinding
Nanomaterials, 2022-08-22
DOI: 10.3390/nano12162888
Ping Li, Jinxin Wang, Jiale Huang, Jianhua Xiang

Study on Nitrile Oxide for Low-Temperature Curing of Liquid Polybutadiene
Materials, 2022-05-09
DOI: 10.3390/ma15093396
Ping Li, Xiaochuan Wang

Evaluation on Ground Surface Accuracies of Large-Depth and Steeply Micro-Structured SiC Surfaces
International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing, 2021-02-04
DOI: 10.1007/s12541-020-00442-5
Ping Li, Xiaochu Liu, Junwu Chen

Influence of Lateral Movement on Level Behavior of Adhesion Force Measured Repeatedly by an Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) Colloid Probe in Dry Conditions
Materials, 2021-01-13
DOI: 10.3390/ma14020370
Ping Li, Tianmao Lai

Synthesis and Curing of Allyl Urethane NIMMO-THF Copolyether with Three Functional Groups as a Potential Energetic Binder
Central European Journal of Energetic Materials, 2020-03-26
DOI: 10.22211/cejem/119233
Ping Li

Synthesis and Curing of AUT-PNIMMO with Three Functional Groups
Polymer Korea, 2019-07-31
DOI: 10.7317/pk.2019.43.4.503
Ping Li

Direct Evidence of a Radius of Collection Area for Thin Film Flow in Liquid Bridge Formation by Repeated Contacts Using AFM
Langmuir, 2019-05-07
Ping Li

Ping Li | Mechanical Engineering | Best Researcher Award