Name: Min Zhong Title: Associate Professor

E-mail: zm@ncu.edu.cn.com；zhongmin00@126.com

Academic Advisor Category: Master's Aadvisor

Courses Taught: Mechanical Principles, Mechanical Design, etc.

Faculty Profile: http://teacherman.ncu.edu.cn

Research Focus

Research in our group focuses on oral tribology of foods, friction and self‑lubricating materials, and atomic‑scale polishing. We maintain a positive and supportive team environment with productive mentor‑student relationships. The laboratory is equipped with modern facilities and advanced research instrumentation. Applications are welcome from students with backgrounds in mechanical engineering, materials science, instrumentation, physics, chemistry, or related disciplines.

Education

(1) Sep 2004 – Jan 2010

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering

State Key Laboratory of Tribology

Tsinghua University, Beijing, China

(2) Sep 2000 – Jul 2004

B.E. in Precision Instrument and Mechanology

Department of Precision Instrument and Mechanology

Tsinghua University, Beijing, China

Professional Experience

(1) May 2016 – Present

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Nanchang University

(2) Feb 2010 – Sep 2013

Department of Science and Technology Management

China National Building Materials Group Co., Ltd.

Professional Profile

Earned a Ph.D. from the National Key Laboratory of High-end Equipment Interface Science and Technology (formerly the State Key Laboratory of Tribology) at Tsinghua University. Accumulated nearly four years of experience in science and technology management at a central state-owned enterprise. Currently serving as an Associate Professor and Master's Supervisor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Nanchang University.

Has led six research projects as Principal Investigator, including grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China, provincial/ministerial-level programs, and industry-sponsored projects. Authored or corresponding-authored over 20 SCI-indexed papers, including more than 10 recognized as Top-Tier or Zone 1 journals by the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Holds over 10 authorized patents and received one first-class award from a professional industry association.

Mentored graduate students in publishing SCI papers and achieving honors such as scholarships, Provincial Outstanding Thesis Awards, Nanchang University Outstanding Thesis Awards, and Nanchang University Outstanding Graduate recognitions. Teaches undergraduate courses including Mechanical Design and Mechanical Principles, and is a lead instructor for a National First-Class Undergraduate Course. Recipient of multiple Nanchang University Teaching Quality Excellence Awards, an Online Open Course Popularity Award, and recognition as a "Popular Course" on the Zhihuishu platform. Guided undergraduate students to win over 10 national-level competition awards. Published two teaching reform papers in Chinese core journals, co-edited two textbooks, and served as an Outstanding Undergraduate Class Advisor.

Research Projects:

(1) National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) General Program, 2020–2023, Principal Investigator

(2) Sub-project, Defense Technology Innovation Special Zone Program, 2019–2021, Principal Investigator

(3) Jiangxi Provincial Natural Science Foundation General Program, 2025–2028, Principal Investigator

(4) Industry-Sponsored Project, 2024–2025, Principal Investigator

(5) Industry-Sponsored Project, 2024–2025, Principal Investigator

(6) Jiangxi Provincial Department of Education Science and Technology Research Youth Project, 2017–2019, Principal Investigator

Publications:

(1) Min Zhong, Qizhen Luo, Ziluo Zhang, Jianzhong Jiang, Wenhu Xu*, The link between Baijiu tastes and lubricity at different drinking temperatures, Tribology International, 2025, 206:110593.

(2) Min Zhong , Qizhen Luo , Guanyu Sun , Weiguo Long , Wenhu Xu*, Tribological detection method and mechanism research on sodium saccharin adulteration in baijiu: Taking site baijiu as an example, Food Research International, 2025, 222:117657.

(3) Wenhu Xu, Di Mu, Huilong Kang, Min Zhong *, Xiaobing Li, Meirong Yi, Jianfeng Chen, Mechanism exploration of Fe3O4, FeSO4, and FeCl2 on Fenton reaction, surface oxidation, and polishing of 4H-SiC, Tribology International, 2025, 212:110968.

(4) Wenhu Xu, Dong Hu, Meirong Yi, Min Zhong *, Haihong Wu, Nenghui Wang, Mechanism of Ti3SiC2 on microstructure evolution and tribological enhancement of copper matrix composites, Tribology International, 2025, 212:111002.

(5) Min Zhong, Ziluo Zhang, Wenhu Xu*, Meirong Yi, Xiaobing Li, Jianfeng Chen, The effect of tongue viscoelasticity and papillae on food lubrication, Tribology International, 2024, 200: 110089.

(6) Wenhu Xu, Dong Hu, Zhuoyuan Xu, Jianglai Wang, Meirong Yi, Min Zhong*, Haihong Wu, Ming Huang, Effect of micro/nano carbonyl iron powder on tribological performance of Cu-matrix composites, Tribology International, 2024, 200: 110094.

(7) Wenhu Xu, Zhuoyuan Xu, Chuanjin Fu, Meirong Yi, Min Zhong*, Influences of CrFe granularity and proportion on braking performance and dynamic response of Cu-based pads, Wear, 2023, 530–531:205043.

(8) Wenhu Xu, Dong Hu, Zhuoyuan Xu, Meirong Yi, Min Zhong*, et al., Synergy between carbon fibers and copper-plated graphite on tribological performance of Cu-based composites, Wear, 2023, 534–535:205159.

(9) Wenhu Xu, Chong Sheng, Min Zhong*, Effects of ultrasonic vibration on sapphire polishing investigated by molecular dynamics, Tribology International, 2022, 176:107911.

(10) Wenhu Xu, Shuaike Yu, Min Zhong*, A review on food oral tribology, Friction, 2022, 10:1927–1966.

(11) Wenhu Xu, Chuanjin Fu, Min Zhong*, et al., Effect of type and content of iron powder on the formation of oxidized film and tribological properties of Cu-matrix composites, Materials & Design, 2022, 214:110383.

(12) Min Zhong, Ziluo Zhang, Shuaike Yu, Wenhu Xu*, Friction study of honey-water in a mimicked soft oral environment, Journal of Food Engineering, 2024, 365:111840.

(13) Wenhu Xu, Hongyu Chen, Min Zhong*, Xiaobing Li, Meirong Yi, Jianfeng Chen, Manufacturing process and mechanism analysis of Co ultrasonic electrochemical mechanical polishing, Applied Surface Science, 2026, 716:164678.

(14) Wenhu Xu, Cheng Huang, Xianghong Liu, Min Zhong*, Jianfeng Chen, Meirong Yi, Xiaobing Li, Influences of ultrasonic vibration directions, amplitudes, and frequencies on sapphire polishing studied by molecular dynamics, Precision Engineering, 2024, 91:155–173.

(15) Wenhu Xu, Jianzhong Jiang, Qixiang Xu, Min Zhong*, Drinking tastes of Chinese rice wine under different heating temperatures analyzed by gas chromatography–mass spectrometry and tribology tests, Journal of Texture Studies, 2021, 52:124–136.

(16) Wenhu Xu, Qixiang Xu, Min Zhong*, Lubrication study of representative fluid foods between mimicked oral surfaces, Journal of Texture Studies, 2022, 53:96–107.