Name: Rao Xixin Title: Professor

Email: ncurxx@qq.com

Supervisor Type: Master's/Ph.D. Supervisor

Main Courses: Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering (Undergraduate);Computer-Aided Technology (Master’s);Engineering Ethics (Master’s)

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Research Interests

Research focuses on critical thermal and vibro-acoustic challenges in high power-density electromechanical equipment and chips/electronic devices. We develop multi-physics coupling mechanisms, numerical simulation, and machine-learning-assisted optimization to ensure thermal safety, reliability, and low-noise, high-quality system operation.

1) Thermal management and vibration/noise mitigation for electromechanical systems: focusing on permanent-magnet motors, compressors, and mechatronic systems, we investigate thermo-structural-vibration-acoustic coupling mechanisms, establish data-integrated simulation and evaluation frameworks, and apply machine learning for state identification, parameter inversion, and design optimization to improve temperature control and NVH performance.

2) Advanced cooling technologies for chips and electronic devices: targeting high heat-flux chips and power electronics, we study micro- and nanoscale heat transfer and interfacial thermal resistance, develop multiscale numerical simulations and advanced thermal design strategies, and employ machine learning to predict thermal performance metrics and optimize cooling structures for enhanced efficiency and reliability.

Education

1985: B.Eng. in Mechanical Manufacturing and Equipment, Jiangxi Institute of Technology

1992: M.Sc. in Management Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics

2011: Ph.D. in Mechatronic Engineering, Nanchang University

Professional Experience

07/1985–03/1992: Teaching Assistant, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Jiangxi Institute of Technology

04/1992–04/1993: Lecturer, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Jiangxi Institute of Technology

05/1993–06/1998: Lecturer, School of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Nanchang University

07/1998–11/2014: Associate Professor & MSc Supervisor, School of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Nanchang University

12/2014–12/2021: Professor & PhD/MSc Supervisor, School of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Nanchang University

01/2022–Present: Professor, School of Advanced Manufacturing, Nanchang University

Academic Services

Council Member, Jiangxi Branch, Chinese Mechanical Engineering Society

Reviewer for international journals including Energy Conversion and Management, Energy, Applied Thermal Engineering, International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer, International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, Measurement, and International Journal of Heat and Fluid Flow, among others.

Personal Honors

Major Achievements

He has long been engaged in teaching and research on electromechanical thermal management, vibration and noise control, and advanced cooling of chips and electronic devices. Driven by real industrial and engineering demands, he has established an integrated research and engineering service framework covering mechanism analysis, simulation-based modeling, data-driven optimization, and solution implementation. His recent work has achieved sustained progress in understanding abnormal temperature rise mechanisms and optimizing thermal structures under complex operating conditions.

In recent years, he has published multiple high-level SCI-indexed journal papers, including those in CAS Q1 journals, and has systematically guided invention patent drafting and layout related to key technologies, promoting the translation of research outcomes into engineering applications.

In graduate training, he emphasizes the development of comprehensive capabilities, enabling students to publish in top-tier journals, draft invention patents, and solve real-world engineering problems. Through close collaboration with industry and participation in engineering projects, students are well prepared for careers in leading enterprises, research institutes, and academia.