Xueqiong Fu | Shear Thickening Suspension | Innovative Research Award

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Innovative Research Award

Xueqiong Fu
Anyang Normal University, China

Xueqiong Fu
Affiliation Anyang Normal University
Country China
Scopus ID 57209172064
Documents 11
Citations 66
h-index 5
Subject Area Shear Thickening Suspension
Event Global Mechanics Awards
ORCID 0000-0003-0508-4373

Xueqiong Fu is a researcher affiliated with the School of Civil Engineering and Architecture at Anyang Normal University. Her documented research includes computational and experimental studies of dense particulate suspensions, shear thickening, particle-filled composites, interface mechanics, and advanced numerical modelling. A 2026 paper in the Journal of Fluid Mechanics lists Fu among the authors and identifies Anyang Normal University as her affiliation.[1]

The research profile presented here focuses on shear thickening suspension research and related computational mechanics, with the Innovative Research Award considered in the context of documented publications and scholarly activity.

Abstract

Xueqiong Fu’s documented research profile includes numerical investigation of particulate suspensions and shear-thickening behavior. In particular, her 2024 study of bidisperse dense suspensions examined an order–disorder transition associated with shear thickening using discrete-particle simulations across particle-size distributions and shear rates.[2] A subsequent 2026 Journal of Fluid Mechanics publication further examined the microstructure and thickening behavior of bidisperse granular suspensions in simple shear flow.[1]

Keywords

Shear Thickening Suspension; Bidisperse Suspension; Dense Suspension; Rheology; Discrete Particle Simulation; Granular Flow; Particle Interactions; Non-Newtonian Flow; Computational Mechanics; Numerical Modelling.

Introduction

Shear thickening describes a rheological response in which the apparent viscosity of a suspension increases as the applied shear rate or stress rises. In dense particulate systems, this behavior can be influenced by particle concentration, size distribution, frictional contacts, microstructural organization, and flow regime. Understanding these mechanisms is important for predicting processing behavior and designing particulate materials.[2]

Research Profile

Fu’s research spans suspension mechanics, particle-filled composites, computational materials science, and interface-related mechanical behavior. Publicly indexed records associate her with Anyang Normal University as well as collaborative research involving the Chinese Academy of Sciences and other institutions.[1][3]

Research Contributions

A central contribution is the investigation of order–disorder transitions during shear thickening in bidisperse dense suspensions. The 2024 study used discrete-particle simulations to examine different particle-size distributions and identified changes in particle organization and contact behavior near the thickening regime.[2][1]

Publications

Selected publications associated with Xueqiong Fu include:

  • Fu, X., Li, G., & Liu, Y. (2026). Microstructure and thickening of bi-disperse granular suspensions in simple shear flow. Journal of Fluid Mechanics. DOI: 10.1017/jfm.2026.11717.[1]
  • Fu, X., Liu, Y., Lu, J., & Sun, R. (2024). Order–disorder transition during shear thickening in bidisperse dense suspensions. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 662, 1044–1051. DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.02.033.[2]

Research Impact

The supplied research metrics indicate 11 documents, 66 citations, and an h-index of 5. Such bibliometric values are time-dependent and may vary among indexing databases. They are therefore best understood as indicators of documented scholarly visibility rather than standalone measures of research quality.[1][2]

Award Suitability

For an Innovative Research Award category, relevant documented indicators include research activity in a specialized scientific field, peer-reviewed publications, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the development or application of computational methods. Fu’s work on shear thickening suspensions directly addresses particle-scale organization and macroscopic rheological behavior, while her other publications extend into composite materials and computational mechanics.[1][3]

Conclusion

Xueqiong Fu’s research profile is centered on computational materials and mechanics, with recent publications addressing shear thickening, bidisperse suspensions, particle organization, and granular-flow microstructure. Her 2024 and 2026 studies provide a focused research trajectory within the broader field of suspension rheology.[1][2]

References

  1. Fu, X., Li, G., & Liu, Y. (2026). Microstructure and thickening of bi-disperse granular suspensions in simple shear flow. Journal of Fluid Mechanics. Cambridge University Press.
    https://doi.org/10.1017/jfm.2026.11717
  2. Fu, X., Liu, Y., Lu, J., & Sun, R. (2024). Order–disorder transition during shear thickening in bidisperse dense suspensions. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 662, 1044–1051.
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcis.2024.02.033
  3. Fu, X., Mao, Y., Wang, N., Li, G., Sun, R., & Lu, J. (2023). Efficient numerical and ANN models for optimization of filler gradation of particulate-filled composites. Powder Technology, 426, 118669.
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.powtec.2023.118669
  4. Fu, X., Liang, L., & Wei, Y. (2023). Characterization and Simulation of Nanoscale Catastrophic Failure of Metal/Ceramic Interfaces. ACS Omega, 8(23), 20313–20322.
    https://doi.org/10.1021/acsomega.2c07953
  5. ResearchGate. (n.d.). Xueqiong Fu’s research works and affiliations.
    https://www.researchgate.net/scientific-contributions/Xueqiong-Fu-2190790434