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Shuman Xia is an Associate Professor at the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering at Georgia Tech, beginning his tenure in Fall 2011. He holds a Ph.D. and M.S. from Brown University, obtained in 2008, and a B.S. from Beijing University, awarded in 2003. His research in Mechanics of Materials focuses on experimental solid mechanics, especially phenomena at small length scales that involve multi-physical processes. His work seeks to develop innovative nano- and micro-structured materials with exceptional properties for emerging technologies such as nanophotonics and smart materials. Dr. Xia's research is multidisciplinary, integrating mechanics, optics, electronics, and chemistry, with current projects investigating topics like fracture fatigue in piezoelectric ferroelectric crystals and the mechanics of lithium battery electrode materials. His laboratory emphasizes the importance of fundamental studies alongside practical applications, and he is committed to preparing his graduate students for academic and professional careers in engineering and industrial research. Dr. Xia has received several distinguished awards, including the Orr Early Career Award from ASME in 2012 and the Haythornthwaite Research Initiation Grant, also from ASME, in the same year.
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