Dr Hongxu Wang | UNSW Research

Fields of Research (FoR)

Mechanical engineering, Composite and hybrid materials, Numerical modelling and mechanical characterisation, Solid mechanics, Aerospace materials, Aerospace structures, Automotive engineering materials, Automotive engineering, Construction materials, Civil engineering, Additive manufacturing

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Materials performance and processes

Metals (composites, coatings, bonding, etc.)

My Research Supervision

Areas of supervision

Dr Hongxu Wang is accredited to supervise PhD students as the Primary Supervisor. His research interests cover a wide range of topics, including impact dynamics, composite materials, protective structures, 3D printed materials, impact testing techniques, finite element modelling, protection technologies, etc.

PhD candidates with exceptional academic scores and good publication records are encouraged...view more

My Research Supervision

Areas of supervision

PhD candidates with exceptional academic scores and good publication records are encouraged to contact me. Scholarships of $38,438 per annum (2025 rate) are available for high-achieving students (with H1/High Distinction in their undergraduate program and/or a Masters by Research degree) in engineering or relevant sciences under my supervision.

My Engagement

I currently serve as a guest editor for the following special issues:

“Dynamic Behavior of Polymer Composite Materials and Structures, 2nd Edition” (https://www.mdpi.com/journal/polymers/special_issues/075H1D0JE1) in Polymers, submission deadline: 31 January 2026.
“Bio-Inspired Materials and Structures for Impact Resistance and Energy Absorption” (https://www.mdpi.com/journal/biomimetics/special_issues/DKF3JY97IF) in Biomimetics, submission deadline: 31 May 2026.
“Intelligent, Multifunctional Negative Poisson's ratio/Negative Stiffness Mechanical Metamaterials” (https://www.frontiersin.org/research-topics/71989/intelligent-multifunctional-negative-poissons-rationegative-stiffness-mechanical-metamaterials) in Frontiers in Materials, submission deadline: 31 March 2026.

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Previous Editorial Roles

I served as a guest editor for the special issue on "Dynamic Behavior of Polymer Composite Materials and Structures" (https://www.mdpi.com/journal/polymers/special_issues/polymer_composite_structure_dynamic) in Polymers. Additionally, I was a guest editor for a special issue on "Microstructures and Properties of Composites" in Microstructures. I also held the position of Early Career Editorial Board Member for Defence Technology (Impact Factor: 5.1, JCR - Q1) from 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2025.