Dr. Xiao Huang

Professor

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Biography

Professor Xiao Huang specializes in mechanical and aerospace engineering, focusing on advanced materials and manufacturing processes. He has over 19 years of experience at Carleton University, where he leads research into gas turbine materials and associated manufacturing techniques. Prior to his academic career, Professor Huang spent a decade working in industries related to aerospace and materials manufacturing, contributing to various projects in electronics manufacturing and resource planning. His research has attracted substantial funding, amounting to over $3 million from diverse sources, and he has supervised numerous graduate students in their studies. With over 200 publications and several patents, his current research explores topics like metal additive manufacturing and the design of new composite materials. Professor Huang also actively consults with federal agencies and various industrial partners, leveraging his expertise to provide insights on emerging technologies.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Carleton University • Ottawa, ON, Canada

Teaching and conducting research in mechanical and aerospace engineering.

Visiting Researcher

— Present

Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Toulouse • Toulouse, France

Conducted research in applied sciences.

Associate Professor

— Present

Carleton University • Ottawa, ON, Canada

Senior faculty position in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.

Assistant Professor

— Present

Carleton University • Ottawa, ON, Canada

Junior faculty position in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.

Industrial Consultant

— Present

Various • Canada

Consulting on projects related to materials and aerospace engineering.

Senior Manufacturing Engineer & Project Manager

— Present

JDS Uniphase Corp. • Ottawa, ON, Canada

Led new product development in manufacturing engineering.

Senior Materials & Manufacturing Engineer

— Present

Bristol Aerospace Ltd. • Winnipeg, MB, Canada

Managed materials and manufacturing processes for aerospace applications.

Awards

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CFI New Opportunities Fund

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Carleton University Research Award

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Best Paper Award

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Charles H. Jennings Memorial Award

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Capital Educator Award Finalist

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Service Excellence Award

Requirements for Carleton University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
PTE
Listening
Required:60
Reading
Required:60
Writing
Required:60
Speaking
Required:60
Overall
Required:60
Prerequisites
4-year Honours Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field
Application Checklist
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  • Two Letters of Reference
Specialization Notes

Includes MEng and MASc options.