Cheryl Xu

Synthesis of hafnium carbide (HfC) via one‐step selective laser reaction pyrolysis from liquid polymer precursor

Rajpoot, S., Vinod, K. N., Fang, T., & Xu, C. (2025, May 14). Journal of the American Ceramic Society, Vol. 5.

An ultrathin polymer-derived UHTCs coating on CFRP substrate: Effective electromagnetic wave absorber

Yang, N., & Xu, C. (2023, August 29). Composites Communications, Vol. 43.

Impact and wetting of polysilazane droplets on a metal surface

Wang, F., Ajayi, T., Vinod, K. N., Xu, C., & Fang, T. (2023, September 4). Colloids and Surfaces A Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, Vol. 677.

Polymer-derived SiOC reinforced with core–shell nanophase structure of ZrB2/ZrO2 for excellent and stable high-temperature microwave absorption (up to 900 °C)

Jia, Y., Yang, N., Xu, S., Snyder, A. D., Patrick, J. F., Kumar, R., … Xu, C. (2023, January 6). Scientific Reports, Vol. 13.

Structural Electromagnetic Absorber Based on MoS₂/PyC‐Al₂O₃ Ceramic Metamaterials

Liu, X., Liu, H., Wu, H., Zhou, Q., Liang, H., Liu, G., … Riedel, R. (2023, April 22). Small, Vol. 4.

Synthesis and characterization of functionally graded SiC-mullite thermal material

Sultana, F., Yang, N., Xu, C., Monroe, J., & El-Ghannam, A. (2023, November 17). Journal of Solid State Chemistry, Vol. 330.

The Role of Carbon Content: A Comparison of the Nickel Particle Size and Magnetic Property of Nickel/Polysiloxane‐Derived Silicon Oxycarbide

Yang, N., Zhang, X., Reynolds, L., Kumah, D., & Xu, C. (2023, January 16). Advanced Engineering Materials, Vol. 1.

Vibration-based hidden damage imaging using stereo cameras with digital image correlation

Wang, S., Abbott, T. B., Fong, R.-Y., Xu, C., & Yuan, F.-G. (2023, August 30). Structural Health Monitoring, Vol. 8.

Highly electromagnetic transparent ceramic composite made of boron nitride nanotubes and silicon oxynitride via perhydropolysilazane infiltration method

Yang, N., Xu, S., & Xu, C. (2022, August 23). Scientific Reports, Vol. 12.

Super‐Wideband Electromagnetic Absorbing TiC/SiOC Ceramic/Glass Composites Derived from Polysiloxane and Titanium Isopropoxide with Low Thickness (<1 mm)

Yang, N., Xu, S., Zhang, D., & Xu, C. (2022, December 8). Advanced Engineering Materials, Vol. 12.

A Deep Learning Approach in Optical Inspection to Detect Hidden Hardware Trojans and Secure Cybersecurity in Electronics Manufacturing Supply Chains

Kulkarni, A., & Xu, C. (2021, July 27). Frontiers in Mechanical Engineering, Vol. 7.

Dielectric and mechanical properties of hypersonic radome materials and metamaterial design: A review

Kenion, T., Yang, N., & Xu, C. (2021, October 9). Journal of the European Ceramic Society.

Electron beam sintering (EBS) process for Ultra-High Temperature Ceramics (UHTCs) and the comparison with traditional UHTC sintering and metal Electron Beam Melting (EBM) processes

Pasagada, V. K. V., Yang, N., & Xu, C. (2021, December 24). Ceramics International, Vol. 48, pp. 10174–10186.

Printable Materials for Additive Manufacturing in Harsh Earth and Space Environments

In M. L. Terranova & E. Tamburri (Eds.), Nanotechnology in Space. CRC Press - Taylor & Francis Group.

Temperature and Pressure Wireless Ceramic Sensor (Distance = 0.5 Meter) for Extreme Environment Applications

Daniel, J., Nguyen, S., Chowdhury, M. A. R., Xu, S., & Xu, C. (2021, October 6). Sensors, Vol. 21.

Additive manufacturing of ZrB2–ZrSi2 ultra-high temperature ceramic composites using an electron beam melting process

Jia, Y., Mehta, S. T., Li, R., Chowdhury, M. A. R., Horn, T., & Xu, C. (2020, September 11). Ceramics International, Vol. 47, pp. 2397–2405.

Complex impedance spectra of polymer‐derived SiC annealed at ultrahigh temperature

Jia, Y., Chowdhury, M. A. R., & Xu, C. (2020, August 3). Journal of the American Ceramic Society, Vol. 103, pp. 6860–6868.

Dielectric properties of polymer‐derived ceramic reinforced with boron nitride nanotubes

Jia, Y., Ajayi, T. D., & Xu, C. (2020, June 7). Journal of the American Ceramic Society, Vol. 103, pp. 5731–5742.

Electrical Conductivity and Structural Evolution of Polymer Derived SiC Ceramics Pyrolyzed From 1200°C to 1800°C

Journal of Micro and Nano-Manufacturing, 2.

Multifunctional Ceramic Composite System for Simultaneous Thermal Protection and Electromagnetic Interference Shielding for Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites

ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 12(52), 58005–58017.

Science and Engineering Courses, Theory and Practice: An Example

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition Proceedings. Presented at the 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Tampa, Florida.

Teaching and Learning of Electrical and Computer Engineering Courses with High Mathematical Contents

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition Proceedings. Presented at the 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Tampa, Florida.

Aligned carbon nanotube/carbon (CNT/C) composites with exceptionally high electrical conductivity at elevated temperature to 400 °C

Jia, Y., Yang, J., Wang, K., Chowdhury, M. A. R., Chen, B., Su, Y., … Xu, C. (2019, September 11). Materials Research Express.

Multifunctional Hybrid Composite for Thermal Protection of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymers (CFRPS) in Aerospace Applications

SAMPE 2019 - Charlotte, NC. Presented at the SAMPE 2019 - Charlotte, NC.

Wide-Band Tunable Microwave-Absorbing Ceramic Composites Made of Polymer-Derived SiOC Ceramic and in Situ Partially Surface-Oxidized Ultra-High-Temperature Ceramics

Jia, Y., Chowdhury, M. A. R., Zhang, D., & Xu, C. (2019, November 14). ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, Vol. 11, pp. 45862–45874.

A hybrid ceramic-polymer composite fabricated by co-curing lay-up process for a strong bonding and enhanced transient thermal protection

Ju, L., Yang, J., Hao, A., Daniel, J., Morales, J., Nguyen, S., … Xu, C. (2018, March 25). Ceramics International, Vol. 44, pp. 11497–11504.

Wireless Temperature Sensor for High Temperature Environments (up to 1000C) using RF Techniques with 0.5 meter Sensing Distance

Presented at the 41th Annual Conference on Composites, Materials, and Structures, Cocoa beach, FL.

Effect of Processing Conditions on Electric and Dielectric Properties of Polymer-Derived SiC Ceramics

Pittsburgh, PA: Materials Science & Technology.

Enhanced cyclic oxidation resistance through the self-healing of segmented cracks using nano-Al 2 O 3 /Ni-20 wt%Al particles in laser re-melted thermal barrier coatings

Fan, Z., Wang, K., Dong, X., Wang, R., Duan, W., Mei, X., … Xu, C. (2017, April 24). Materials Letters, Vol. 201, pp. 156–160.

Metamaterial Enabling RF Transparency – Ceramic Composite Design for High Temperature Application

Presented at the National Space and Missile Materials Symposium, CA.

Non-Destructive Testing of Composite Materials at High Temperature (2000oC)

Presented at the Material Measurements Working Group, Dayton, OH.

Pearl-Chain Formation of Discontinuous Carbon Fiber Under Electrical Field

Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing, 1(2), 22.

Study of Chip Morphology and Chip Formation Mechanism During Machining of Magnesium-Based Metal Matrix Composites

Davis, B., Dabrow, D., Ju, L., Li, A., Xu, C., & Huang, Y. (2017, July 3). Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, Vol. 139.

Study of Chip Morphology and Chip Formation Mechanism During Machining of Magnesium-Based Metal Matrix Composites

Davis, B., Dabrow, D., Ju, L., Li, A., Xu, C., & Huang, Y. (2017, June 4). ASME 2017 12th International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference, MSEC 2017 Collocated with the JSME/ASME 2017 6th International Conference on Materials and Processing, Vol. 2.

Thermal and Oxidation Stability of BNNT and BNNT Composites

Presented at the NASA Langley.

Wireless Temperature Measurement Based on Radio Frequency (RF) Technology

Presented at the 40th Annual Conference on Composites, Materials, and Structures, Cocoa beach, FL.

Characterization and Alignment of Carbon Nanofibers under Shear Force in Microchannel

Yang, J., Dong, S., Webster, D., Gilmore, J., & Xu, C. (2016, January 1). Journal of Nanomaterials, Vol. 2016.

Computer and Information Technology Tools in Signals & Systems

Computer and Information Technology Tools in Signals & Systems. 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition Proceedings. Presented at the 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition.

Development of a Wireless Temperature Sensor Using Polymer-Derived Ceramics

Zhao, R., Shao, G., Li, N., Xu, C., & An, L. (2016, January 1). Journal of Sensors, Vol. 2016.

Effect of drilling allowance on TBC delamination, spatter and re-melted cracks characteristics in laser drilling of TBC coated superalloys

Fan, Z., Dong, X., Wang, K., Duan, W., Wang, R., Mei, X., … Xu, C. (2016, April 3). International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, Vol. 106, pp. 1–10.

High Conductive Ceramic Thin Film with Unique Mechanical Property

Presented at the Ceramic Expo, Cleveland, OH.

High electrical conductivity and anisotropy of aligned carbon nanotube nanocomposites reinforced by silicon carbonitride

Yang, J., Downes, R., Schrand, A., Park, J. G., Liang, R., & Xu, C. (2016, July 5). Scripta Materialia, Vol. 124, pp. 21–25.

Microstructure, mechanical properties and oxidation resistance of SiC_f/SiC composites incorporated with boron nitride nanotubes

Zhu, G., Dong, S., Ni, D., Xu, C., & Wang, D. (2016, January 1). RSC Advances, Vol. 6, pp. 83482–83492.

Strong and Flexible Ceramic Composites with High In-Plane Thermal Conductivity for Hypersonic Applications

Presented at the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL), Eglin, FL.

Strong and ultra-flexible polymer-derived silicon carbonitride nanocomposites by aligned carbon nanotubes

Yang, J., Downes, R., Yu, Z., Park, J. G., Liang, R., & Xu, C. (2016, May 14). Ceramics International, Vol. 42, pp. 13359–13367.

Study on coexistence of brittle and ductile fractures in nano reinforcement composites under different loading conditions

Qiao, Y., Liu, J., Jia, Y., Xu, C., An, L., & Bai, Y. (2016, December 23). International Journal of Fracture, Vol. 204, pp. 205–224.

Teaching and Learning of Engineering Topics with Software Tools

Presented at the ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition. ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, New Orleans, CA.

The role of the surface morphology and segmented cracks on the damage forms of laser re-melted thermal barrier coatings in presence of a molten salt (Na2SO4+V2O5)

Fan, Z., Wang, K., Dong, X., Wang, R., Duan, W., Mei, X., … Xu, C. (2016, November 16). Corrosion Science, Vol. 115, pp. 56–67.

Three-Dimensional Multi-Reinforced Ceramic Composites with Enhanced Through-Thickness Thermal Conductivity

Presented at the 9th International Conference on High Temperature Ceramic Matrix Composites (HTCMC-9), Toronto, Canada.

Three-dimensional-linked carbon fiber-carbon nanotube hybrid structure for enhancing thermal conductivity of silicon carbonitride matrix composites

Yang, J., Sprengard, J., Ju, L., Hao, A., Saei, M., Liang, R., … Xu, C. (2016, July 3). Carbon, Vol. 108, pp. 38–46.

Zones of material separation in simulations of cutting

Pan, H., Liu, J., Choi, Y., Xu, C., Bai, Y., & Atkins, T. (2016, July 2). International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, Vol. 115-116, pp. 262–279.

Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMCs) with High Volume Fractions of Reinforcements (up to 60 Vol.%) and Ensuring 3-Dimensional Bonding Strength

Presented at the Workshop on Carbon Fiber and their Composite, Oak Ridge, TN.

Computer-aided design (CAD) of recursive/non-recursive filters

ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings, 122nd ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition: Making Value for Society(122nd ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition: Making Value for Society). http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84941994086&partnerID=MN8TOARS

Effective Nano-Infiltration to Make Fully-Densed Ceramic Composites with A High Volume Fraction of Reinforcements

Presented at the 39th International Conference and Expo on Advanced Ceramics and Composites, Daytona, FL.

Flexible Ceramic Composites with High In-Plane Thermal Conductivity

Presented at the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) at Eglin, FL.

Flexible Ceramic Matrix Composite with High Strength and Conductive by Aligned CNTs

Presented at the 39th International Conference and Expo on Advanced Ceramics and Composites, Daytona, FL.

Flexible Ceramic Thin Film with High Conductivity

Presented at the Defense Manufacturing Conference, Phoenix, AZ.

Fully Printed Halide Perovskite Light-Emitting Diodes with Silver Nanowire Electrodes

Bade, S. G. R., Li, J., Shan, X., Ling, Y., Tian, Y., Dilbeck, T., … Yu, Z. (2015, December 29). ACS Nano, Vol. 10, pp. 1795–1801.

Mechanical response and microstructure of 2D carbon fiber reinforced ceramic matrix composites with SiC and Ti 3 SiC 2 fillers

Yang, J., Dong, S., & Xu, C. (2015, October 25). Ceramics International, Vol. 42, pp. 3019–3027.

Multifunctional Flexible Ceramic Membranes

Naval Science and Technology – Future Force, 2, 26.

Evanescent-mode-resonator-based and antenna-integrated wireless passive pressure sensors for harsh-environment applications

Cheng, H., Shao, G., Ebadi, S., Ren, X., Harris, K., Liu, J., … Gong, X. (2014, September 21). Sensors and Actuators A Physical, Vol. 220, pp. 22–33.

Interaction of the cutting tools and the ceramic-reinforced metal matrix composites during micro-machining: A review

Liu, J., Li, J., & Xu, C. (2014, January 1). CIRP Journal of Manufacturing Science and Technology, Vol. 7, pp. 55–70.

Optimization of Carbon Nanofibers Alignment Induced by Shear Force

Presented at the 38th International Conference and Exposition on Advanced Ceramics and Composites, Daytona, FL.

Sliding Mode Control of Feed Drive System for a Three-axis Micro-Machining Platform with Nano-Resolution

Journal of Control Engineering and Technology, 4(1), 29–36.

Temperature sensor made of polymer-derived ceramics for high-temperature applications

Zhao, R., Shao, G., Cao, Y., An, L., & Xu, C. (2014, September 3). Sensors and Actuators A Physical, Vol. 219, pp. 58–64.

Analytical Modeling and Experimental Validation of Force Ripple and Friction Force for General Direct Drive Systems

Zhao, R., & Xu, C. (2013, June 10). ASME 2013 International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference Collocated with the 41st North American Manufacturing Research Conference, MSEC 2013, Vol. 2.

Cutting Force Prediction on Micromilling Magnesium Metal Matrix Composites With Nanoreinforcements

Liu, J., Li, J., & Xu, C. (2013, March 1). Journal of Micro and Nano-Manufacturing, Vol. 1.

Evaluation of Ductile Fracture Models in Finite Element Simulation of Metal Cutting Processes

Liu, J., Bai, Y., & Xu, C. (2013, October 7). Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, Vol. 136.

Experimental investigation on the machinability of SiC nano-particles reinforced magnesium nanocomposites during micro-milling processes

Li, J., Liu, J., Liu, J., Ji, Y., & Xu, C. (2013, January 1). International Journal of Manufacturing Research, Vol. 8, pp. 64–84.

Polymer Derived Ceramic Sensors for Ultra-High Temperature Application

Presented at the 37th International Conference and Exposition on Advanced Ceramics and Composites, Combustion Institute, Daytona, FL.

Polymer-Derived Ceramic Sensors for Temperature Measurement in Harsh Environment

Freese, D., Shao, G., & Xu, C. (2013, June 3). Proceedings of the ASME Turbo Expo, Vol. 4.

Design, Fabrication, and Characterization of Linear Multiplexed Electrospray Atomizers Micro-Machined from Metal and Polymers

Lojewski, B., Yang, W., Duan, H., Xu, C., & Deng, W. (2012, October 1). Aerosol Science and Technology, Vol. 47, pp. 146–152.

Tool Wear Analysis Using Wavelet Transform Based Cutting Force and Acoustic Emission

Journal of Aviation and Aerospace Perspective, 2(2), 35–54.

Wireless passive sensor development for harsh environment applications

Gong, X., An, L., & Xu, C. (2012, March 1). 2012 IEEE International Workshop on Antenna Technology, IWAT 2012, pp. 140–143.

A Multilevel Fuzzy Control Design for a Class of Multiinput Single-Output Systems

Xu, C., & Shin, Y. C. (2011, May 27). IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, Vol. 59, pp. 3113–3123.

Aluminum nanocomposites having wear resistance better than stainless steel

An, L., Qu, J., Luo, J., Fan, Y., Zhang, L., Liu, J., … Blau, P. J. (2011, September 6). Journal of Materials Research/Pratt's Guide to Venture Capital Sources, Vol. 26, pp. 2479–2483.

Analysis of a Simultaneous CNC Turning and Boring Operation via Multisensor Monitoring

Deane, E., Hernandez, M., Giesecke, D., Meanor, M., Collins, S., Ji, Y., & Xu, C. (2011, January 1). ASME 2011 International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference, MSEC 2011, Vol. 2, pp. 273–280.

Ceramic nanocomposites reinforced with a high volume fraction of carbon nanofibers

Shao, G., Zhao, G., Yang, F., Xu, C., & An, L. (2011, October 27). Materials Letters, Vol. 68, pp. 108–111.

Investigation of Micro-End-Milling of Polymer-Derived Ceramics for High Temperature Micro-Sensor Fabrication

Presented at the NSF CMMI Engineering Research and Innovation Conference, Atlanta, GA.

Investigation on the Effect of SiC Nanoparticles on Cutting Forces for Micro-Milling Magnesium Matrix Composites

Liu, J., Li, J., Ji, Y., & Xu, C. (2011, January 1). ASME 2011 International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference, MSEC 2011, Vol. 2, pp. 525–536.

Modeling and Control of Feed Drive System for a Micro-Machining Platform With Nano-Resolution

Ji, Y., Zhao, R., & Xu, C. (2011, January 1). ASME 2011 Dynamic Systems and Control Conference and Bath/ASME Symposium on Fluid Power and Motion Control, DSCC 2011, Vol. 1, pp. 263–270.

Recent Advances on Wireless Passive High-Temperature Sensors for Harsh Environments

Presented at the 35th International Conference and Exposition on Advanced Ceramics and Composites, Composite Institute, Daytona, FL.

Self-assembled carbon–silicon carbonitride nanocomposites: high-performance anode materials for lithium-ion batteries

Chen, Y., Li, C., Wang, Y., Zhang, Q., Xu, C., Wei, B., & An, L. (2011, January 1). Journal of Materials Chemistry, Vol. 21, pp. 18186–18190.

Synthesis of Spherical Non‐Oxide Silicon Carbonitride Ceramic Particles

Yu, Y., Chen, Y., Xu, C., Fang, J., & An, L. (2011, July 15). Journal of the American Ceramic Society, Vol. 94, pp. 2779–2782.

Synthesis of nanostructured silicon carbide at ultralow temperature using self-assembled polymer micelles as a precursor

Yu, Y., Yang, X., Xu, C., Fang, J., & An, L. (2011, January 1). Journal of Materials Chemistry, Vol. 21, pp. 17619–17622.

A Contactless Polymer Derived Ceramic Temperature Sensing System for Turbine Applications

Presented at the Annual Technical Symposium, Florida Center for Advanced AeroPropulsion.

A self-tuning fuzzy controller for a class of multi-input multi-output nonlinear systems

Xu, C., & Shin, Y. C. (2010, November 19). Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence, Vol. 24, pp. 238–250.

Acoustic Perturbation Effects on the Fluid Dynamics and Swirling Flame Response in a Non-Premixed Co-Flow Burner

Idahosa, U., Saha, A., Khatami, N., Xu, C., & Basu, S. (2010, October 10). Volume 2: Combustion, Fuels and Emissions, Parts A and B, Vol. 2, pp. 1309–1321.

Carbon Nanofiber Reinforced Polymer Derived Ceramic Nanocomposites

Presented at the Materials Science & Technology (MS&T'10), Houston, TX.

Experimental Setup for Multi-Sensor Fusion and Data Correlation Analysis During CNC Steel Turning Process

Joslin, A., Hernandez, M., Deane, E., Collins, S., Xu, C., & Wilson, D. F. (2010, January 1). ASME 2010 International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference, MSEC 2010, Vol. 1, pp. 461–467.

Experimental Setup for Multi-sensor Fusion and Data Correlation Analysis during CNC Steel Turning Process

Presented at the ASME International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference, Erie, PA.

Fabrication of AA6061/Al2O3 nano ceramic particle reinforced composite coating by using friction stir processing

Yang, M., Xu, C., Wu, C., Lin, K.-chi, Chao, Y. J., & An, L. (2010, April 28). Journal of Materials Science, Vol. 45, pp. 4431–4438.

Fabrication of Si3N4/SiC nanocomposites toughened by in-situ formed low-dimensional nanostructures

Yang, W., Gao, F., Xu, C., Wei, G., & An, L. (2010, July 20). Solid State Sciences, Vol. 12, pp. 1692–1695.

Machinability Study of SiC Nano-Particles Reinforced Magnesium Nanocomposites During Micro-Milling Processes

Li, J., Liu, J., & Xu, C. (2010, January 1). ASME 2010 International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference, MSEC 2010, Vol. 2, pp. 391–398.

Making Bulk Ceramics from Polymeric Precursors

Jiang, T., Hill, A., Fei, W., Wei, Y., Tellam, M., Xu, C., & An, L. (2010, August 26). Journal of the American Ceramic Society, Vol. 93, pp. 3017–3019.

Micro-machinable polymer-derived ceramic sensors for high-temperature applications

In M. Tomizuka (Ed.), Sensors and Smart Structures Technologies for Civil, Mechanical, and Aerospace Systems 2010 (Vol. 7647).

Non-premixed acoustically perturbed swirling flame dynamics

Idahosa, U., Saha, A., Xu, C., & Basu, S. (2010, June 5). Combustion and Flame, Vol. 157, pp. 1800–1814.

Online Tool Deflection Compensation in End Milling of Curved Workpiece

International Journal of Electronics, Computing and Engineering Education, 1(1), 23–28.

Polymer-Derived Ceramic Composite Fibers with Aligned Pristine Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes

Sarkar, S., Zou, J., Liu, J., Xu, C., An, L., & Zhai, L. (2010, March 29). ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, Vol. 2, pp. 1150–1156.

Robust estimation of a maneuvering target from multiple unmanned air vehicles' measurements

Allen, R., Lin, K.-C., & Xu, C. (2010, January 1). 2010 International Symposium on Collaborative Technologies and Systems, CTS 2010, pp. 537–545.