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Personal profile
Research interests
Mutliphysics Coupled Analysis, Multiscale Modelling and Analysis of Composites, Reliability Analysis of Structures, Computational Mechanics, Robotics
Personal profile
Min Chen received her bachelor and doctor degree in Mechanical Engineering from Southeast University. From 2007 to 2015, she studied and worked in RWTH Aachen, Germany. Her research focuses on the structure optimization, reliability analysis, computational mechanics and product design. Currently she hosts several governmental research funding and industrial projects related to smart structure and multi-physics coupling analysis.
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Experience
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08/2019- Present
08/2015-07/2019 |
Associate Professor/ Senior Associate Professor/Professor Associate Dean Research and Graduate Studies (01/2022- ), Programme Director (08/2020-12/2021) School of Advanced Technology, Xi’an Jiaotong–Liverpool University, China Lecturer/Associate Professor, Director of Design Engineering Lab Department of Industrial Design, Xi’an Jiaotong–Liverpool University, China |
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01/2012-08/2015 |
Research Fellow, Group Leader of Structure Mechanics Institute of General Mechanics, RWTH Aachen University, Germany |
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03/2014-04/2015 |
Consulting Mechanical Engineer GE Global Research Center, Munich, Germany |
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10/2007-12/2011 |
Research Fellow (PhD study under DAAD joint PhD programme) Institute of General Mechanics, RWTH Aachen University, Germany |
Teaching
1. Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
(1)Department of MecUpdatehatronics and Robotics: (2019- )
- MEC303 Industrial Automation and Robot Control (Y4, Module leader, 2019-2024)
- MEC204 Mechanical Engineering Design (Y3, Module leader)
- SAT301 Final Year Project: Supervising Y4 students’ project (average over 10 FYPs/year)
- SAT405 MRes Dissertation Project: Supervising master students’ project
- SAT406 MSc Dissertation Project: Supervising master students’ project
(2)Department of Industrial Design: (2015-2019)
- IND109 Statics and Solids (Y2, Module leader)
- IND106 Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics (Y2, Module leader)
- IND108 Materials for Design (Y2, Module leader)
- IND206 Industrial Collaboration: Supervising Y3 students’ project
- IND307 Final Year Project: Supervising Y4 students’ project
- IND402 Design Research Project: Supervising master students’ project
(3)External training
- 2024, Trainer, XJTLU High School Summer Camp (STEM Innovation Mentorship)
- 2023, Trainer, Eolane Executive Education Program (Advanced Engineering Design)
- 2023, Mentor for “Shadow programme” organized by ILEAD
- 2022, Trainer, Grundfos China Holding Co., Ltd. (Mechanical Failures and Fatigue Analysis)
- 2018, Trainer, International Railway Maintenance Training Programme, Beijing Jiaotong University
- 2017&2018, Trainer, CRRC Training Programme, XJTLU (Engineering Innovation)
- 2016, Trainer, Sino-German Summer School, RWTH-Aachen University, Germany (Cross-cultural Engineering Education)
2. RWTH Aachen University
Mechanical Engineering:
- Tutorial for Statics (Y1 Bachelor module, in German)
- Tutorial for Mechanics of Material (Y1 Bachelor module, in German)
- Tutorial for Dynamics (Y2 Bachelor module, in German)
- Tutorial for Numerical Methods (Master module, in English)
Awards and honours
- 2025, Outstanding Postgraduate Supervision Award, Academy of XJTLU-JITRI
- 2024, awarded the “Wiley China Excellent Author Program” for the outstanding contribution to scientific innovation
- 2023, Excellent Instructor, Belt & Road and Bricks Skills Development and Technology Innovation Competition (优秀教练,2023一带一路暨金砖国家技能发展与技术创新大赛, 中国发明协会 & 教育部中外人文交流中心) [National level]
- 2023, Outstanding Postgraduate Supervision Award, Academy of XJTLU-JITRI
- 2023, ranked among the Top Authors, XJTLU
- 2022, 2nd Prize, YRD IP Innovation and Application Competition (长三角 “智创杯” 知识产权创新应用大赛)
- 2022, Visiting Engineer, EFP10120230103, Suzhou (校企导师互聘 “B类”- 访问工程师)
- 2022, Outstanding Expert, Intelligent Manufacturing System Integrator Consortium (2022年度优秀专家奖,智能制造系统解决方案供应商联盟)
- 2022, Excellent Instructor, China-U.S. Young Maker Competition Suzhou Division (优秀指导老师,中美青年创客大赛苏州选拔赛)
- 2020, Key Talent of Science and Education, Dushu Lake Science and Education Innovation Zone (独墅湖科教创新区科教骨干人才)
- 2020, Excellent Instructor, 5th International 3D Printing and Design Competition [International level]
- 2007-2008, DAAD Scholarship, German Academic Exchange Service (the only recipient at Southeast University)
- 2005, 1st Class Scholarship, Master Students, Southeast University (top 5%)
- 2005, 1st Prize, National Graduate Mathematics Modeling Contest (Best Group, 1st Author)
- 2002, President Scholarship, Southeast University (top 1%)
Education/Academic qualification
BEng in Mechanical Engineering, Southeast University, 2004
PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Southeast University (German DAAD Sandwich Programme), 2012
Research areas
- Multiphysics Coupled Analysis
- Multiscale Analysis of Composites
- Computational Mechanics
- Robotics
Person Types
- Staff
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 3 Good Health and Well-being
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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
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SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Inverse Modeling of Process Parameters and Online Co-Optimization Technology
Chen, M. (PI)
1/03/26 → 28/02/29
Project: Governmental Research Project
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Research on Key Technologies of Embodied Large Models of "Vision-Language-Motion" for Industrial Manufacturing
Chen, Y. (PI), lim, E. (Team member), Wang, Q. (Team member), Chen, M. (Team member), Liang, S. (Team member), Wu, F. (Team member), Jin, X. (Team member), Chen, Y. (Team member), Li, H. (Team member) & Zhao, D. (Team member)
1/10/25 → 30/09/28
Project: Governmental Research Project
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X-ray 3D Rapid Characterization System
Chen, M. (PI) & Xiao, J. (Team member)
1/09/25 → 31/08/28
Project: Governmental Research Project
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Extended-energy Data Innovation Application Laboratory
Ma, J. (PI), Yue, Y. (Team member), lim, E. (Team member), Xu, D. (Team member), Zhu, X. (Team member), Xue, F. (Team member), Chen, X. (Team member), Man, K. L. (Team member), Dong, Y. (Team member), Ji, C. (Team member), Qi, J. (Team member), Liu, D. (Team member), Wang, Q. (Team member), Jin, X. (Team member), Zhang, J. (Team member), Chen, M. (Team member), Lin, Y. (Team member), Cao, S. (Team member) & Wang, Y. (Team member)
1/01/25 → 31/12/26
Project: Governmental Research Project
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A Data-Driven Approach to Intelligent Decision Making and Control for Customized Precision Manufacturing Processes
Chen, M. (PI), Wang, J. (Team member) & Yan, Y. (Team member)
1/01/25 → 31/12/28
Project: Governmental Research Project
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AdaKineNet: Adaptive Kinematic Neural Network for inverse kinematics of redundant mobile manipulators
Fang, S., Chen, M., Chen, Y., Wang, J., Wu, J., Zhang, Z. & Lim, E. G., Aug 2026, In: Robotics and Autonomous Systems. 202, 105494.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Comprehensive quality assessment of resistance spot welding: A deep learning and large language models-based approach for process and performance evaluation
Yue, Z., Bao, Z., Chen, M., Wang, J., Huang, B., Tan, G. & Han, W., 30 Mar 2026, In: Journal of Manufacturing Processes. 162, p. 249-268 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Convolutional Neural Network–BiLSTM–Attention-Based Deep Learning for Multicondition Load Spectrum Fusion and Fatigue Life Prediction
Huang, X., Zhu, L., Chen, M. & Wu, J., 1 Sept 2026, In: Journal of Mechanical Design. 148, 9, 091708.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Data-Driven Analysis of Manufacturing Defects in LPBF-Fabricated Ti-6Al-4V Components
He, Y., Xue, M., Chao, Q., Fan, G., Ji, X. & Chen, M., 2026, Computational and Experimental Simulations in Engineering - Proceedings of ICCES 2025. Feng, X. & Zhou, K. (eds.). Springer Science and Business Media B.V., p. 1087-1100 14 p. (Mechanisms and Machine Science; vol. 201 MMS).Research output: Chapter in Book or Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Proceeding › peer-review
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Design and validation of Offset Split-P porous titanium implants for mandibular defect repair
Lu, Y., Chen, Z., chen, Q., Wu, B., Yan, B., Chen, M., Jiang, F., Xiao, Y., Yang, F., Rao, J., Mustapha, S. & Li, J., Mar 2026, In: Materials and Design. 263, 115533.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access
Activities
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2026 The Joint Summer Workshop on Rural Revitalization
Xia, J. (Organiser), Chen, B. (Organiser), Tian, F. (Organiser), Chen, M. (Participant), Song, Y. (Participant), He, X. (Participant), Chen, S. (Participant) & Wang, Y. (Participant)
10 Jul 2026 → 21 Jul 2026Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising an event e.g. a conference, workshop, …
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Large Language Model Based Interpretable Embodied Intelligence Decision Making in Industrial Manufacturing
Chen, M. (Supervisor), Wang, Q. (Co-supervisor) & Yang, C. (Co-supervisor)
1 Sept 2025 → 31 Aug 2029Activity: Supervision › PhD Supervision
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Generative design and shakedown loading capacity evaluation of additive manufactured lattices
Chen, M. (Speaker)
1 Aug 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Multiscale design and loading capacity evaluation of additive manufactured lattices
Chen, M. (Speaker)
1 Jul 2025 → 4 Jul 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation at conference/workshop/seminar
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Microchannel Cooling for the High-power Electronics in Chest of a Humanoid Robot
Chen, M. (Supervisor)
9 Jun 2025 → 26 Aug 2025Activity: Supervision › Completed SURF Project