2008-2012, Xian Jiaotong University Power Engineering and Engineering Thermophysics, Doctor
2005-2008, Xian Jiaotong University Power Engineering and Engineering Thermophysics, Master
1998-2002, China University of Petroleum Electronic & Information Engineering, Bachelor

Dec.2015 ～ Shanghai Jiao Tong University, School of Mechanical Engineering, Associate Professor, Ph.D supervisor
Jul.2015～Dec.2015 Shanghai Jiao Tong University, School of Mechanical Engineering, Assistant Researcher, Ph.D supervisor
Aug.2014～Jul.2015 Shanghai Jiao Tong University, School of Mechanical Engineering, Assistant Researcher
Jun.2012～Jun.2014 Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Postdoctor of Power Engineering and Engineering Thermophysics
Jul.2002～Sept.2005 Changqing Oilfield of CNPC ,Engineer of Acid fracturing

Multiphase heat and mass transfer in micro-nano porous media
Heat and mass transfer of supercritical carbon dioxide
Phase-change thermal storage, heat and mass transfer
Heat transfer enhancement by metal foam
Micro-nano radiative heat transfer

2023-2026 National Natural Science Foundation of China : Particel flow heat transfer mechanism in metal foams
2021-2024 Shanghai Natural Science Foundation: Basic research on supercritical CO2 flow heat transfer in porous media
2016-2019 National Natural Science Foundation of China : Flow boiling heat transfer mechanism in gradient metal foams
2015-2017 Shanghai Natural Science Foundation: Basic research on pool boiling heat transfer mechanism of gradient metal foams
2013-2014 China Post Doctoral Foundation (first class): Pool boiling heat transfer and enhancement research of gradient metal foams
2015-2017 National Natural Science Foundation of China (Youth Project) :Study on the mechanism of the effect of thermal-mass coupling on coating microstructure in thermal spraying
2017-2021 Key projects of the National Natural Science Foundation of China: Mechanism and regulation of coherent scattering and anisotropic thermal radiation in micro-and nano-porous media
2012-2016 The "973" Project of the Ministry of Science and Technology: New Principles, new technologies and application participants of high efficiency storage of multi-form industrial waste heat

[1] J. Qin, Z. G. Xu, Z. Y. Liu, F. Lu, C. Y. Zhao. Pore-scale investigation on flow boiling heat transfer mechanisms in open cell metal foam. International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer, 2020,110:104418.
[2] Q. Gong, J. Qin, J. P. Lan, C. Y. Zhao, Z. G. Xu. Numerical investigation of key parameter effects on temperature and pressure in wellbore during carbon dioxide fracturing. Heat Transfer Research, 2020,51(2):95-108.
[3] Z. G. Xu, X. Zhou, X. Zhang, J. Qin, C. Y. Zhao. Pore-scale investigation on the thermochemical process in uniform and gradient porous media considering immiscible phase. International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer, 2020,116:104725.
[4] Q. Gong, Z. G. Xu, M. Q. Wang, J. Qin. Numerical investigation on wellbore temperature and pressure during carbon dioxide fracturing, Applied Thermal Engineering, 2019,157:113675.
[5] J. Qin, X. Zhou, C. Y. Zhao, Z. G. Xu. Numerical investigation on boiling mechanism in porous metals by LBM at pore scale level. International Journal of Thermal Sciences, 2018, 130: 298-312.
[6] X. Ai, Z. G. Xu, C. Y. Zhao. Experimental study on heat transfer of jet impingement with a moving nozzle. Applied Thermal Engineering, 2017, 115:682-691.
[7] Z .G. Xu, C. Y. Zhao. Enhanced boiling heat transfer by gradient porous metals in saturated pure water and surfactant solutions. Applied Thermal Engineering, 2016, 100: 68-77.
[8] Z .G. Xu, C. Y. Zhao. Experimental study on pool boiling heat transfer in gradient metal foams. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 2015, 85: 824-829.
[9] Z. G. Xu, Z. G. Qu, C. Y. Zhao, W. Q. Tao. Experimental correlation for pool boiling heat transfer on metallic foam surface and bubble cluster growth behavior on grooved array foam surface.International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 2014, 77:1169-1182.
[10] Z. G. Xu, C. Y. Zhao. Influence of nanoparticles on pool boiling heat transfer in porous metals. Applied Thermal Engineering, 2014, 65: 34-41.
[11] Z. G. Xu, C. Y. Zhao. Pool boiling heat transfer of open-celled metal foams with V-shaped grooves for high pore densities. Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science, 2014, 52: 128-138.
[12] Z. G. Xu, C. Y. Zhao. Thickness effect on pool boiling heat transfer of trapezoid-shaped copper foam fins. Applied Thermal Engineering, 2013, 60: 359-370.
[13] Z. G. Xu, Z. G. Qu, C. Y. Zhao, W. Q. Tao. Experimental study of pool boiling heat transfer on metallic foam surface with U-shaped and V-shaped grooves. Journal of Enhanced Heat Transfer, 2012, 19: 549-559.
[14] Z. G. Xu, Z. G. Qu, C. Y. Zhao, W. Q. Tao. Experimental study of pool boiling heat transfer on horizontal metallic foam surface with crossing and single-directional V-shaped groove in saturated water. International Journal of Multiphase Flow, 2012, 41: 44-55.
[15] Z. G. Xu, Z. G. Qu, C. Y. Zhao, W. Q. Tao. Pool boiling heat transfer on open-celled metallic foam sintered surface under saturation condition. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 2011, 54: 3856-3867.
[16] R. L. Huang, C. Y. Zhao, Z. G. Xu. Investigation of bubble behavior in gradient porous media under pool boiling conditions. International Journal of Multiphase Flow, 2018,103:85-93.
[17] H. J. Xu, C. Y. Zhao, Z. G. Xu. Analytical considerations of slip flow and heat transfer through microfoams in mini/micro channels with asymmetric wall heat fluxes. Applied Thermal Engineering, 2016, 93:15-26.
[18] Y. Zhao, C. Y. Zhao, Z. G. Xu. Modeling metal foam enhanced phase change heat transfer in thermal energy storage by using phase field method.International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 2016, 99:170-181.
[19] C. Y. Zhao, Y. N. Ji, Z. G. Xu. Investigation of the Ca(NO3)2-NaNO3 mixture for latent heat storage. Solar Energy Materials & Solar Cells, 2015, 140: 281-288.
[20] Y. Zhao, C. Y. Zhao, Z. G. Xu. Numerical study of solid-liquid phase change by phase field method.Computers & Fluids, 2018, 164: 94-101.
[21] O. Lamini, R. Wu, C. Y. Zhao, Z. G. Xu. Enhanced heat spray cooling with a moving nozzle. Applied Thermal Engineering, 2018, 141: 921-927.
[22] Z. G. Qu, D. G. Li, J. Y. Huang, Z. G. Xu, X. L. Liu, W. Q. Tao. Experimental investigations of pool boiling heat transfer on horizontal plate sintered with metallic fiber felt. International Journal of Green Energy, 2012, 9: 22-38.
[23] H. J. Xu, L. Gong, C. Y. Zhao, Y. Yang, Z. G. Xu. Analytical considerations of local thermal non-equilibrium conditions for thermal transport in metal foams. International Journal of Thermal Sciences, 2015, 95: 73-87.
[24] Y. Zhao, Y. You, H. B. Liu, C. Y. Zhao, Z. G. Xu. Experimental study on the thermodynamic performance of cascaded latent heat storage in the heat charging process. Energy, 2018, 157:690-706.
[25] Z. G. Xu, Q. Gong. Numerical investigation on forced convection of tubes partially filled with composite metal foams under local thermal non-equilibrium condition. International Journal of Thermal Sciences, 2018, 133: 1-12.
[26] Z. G. Xu, S. Mou, M. Q. Wang, Q. Gong, J. Qin. Experimental investigation on pool boiling mechanism of two-level gradient metal foams in deionized water, aqueous surfactant solutions and polymeric additive solutions. Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science, 2018, 96: 20-32.
[27] Z. G. Xu, J. Qin, X. Zhou, H. J. Xu. Forced convective heat transfer of tubes sintered with partially-filled gradient metal foams considering local thermal non-equilibrium. Applied Thermal Engineering, 2018,137: 101-111.
[28] Z. G. Xu, J. Qin. Pool boiling investigation on gradient metal foams with double layers. Applied Thermal Engineering, 2018,131: 595–606.
[29] P. C. Li, K. Y .Wang, J . L. Zhang, Z. G. Xu. Heat transfer characteristics of thermally developing forced convection in a porous circular tube with asymmetric entrance temperature under LTNE condition. Applied Thermal Engineering, 2019,154:326-331.
[30] X. Zhou, Z. G. Xu, M. Q. Wang, Y. Zhan, J. Qin. Impact of immiscible phase on the reactive transport process. Heat Transfer Research, 2020,51:1105–1121.
[31] X. Zhou, Z. G. Xu, Y. L. Xia, B. F. Li, J. Qin. Pore-scale investigation on reactive flow in porous media with immiscible phase using lattice Boltzmann method. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, 2020,191:107224.
[32] J. Qin, Z. Y. Xu, Z. G. Xu. Pore-scale investigation on flow boiling heat transfer mechanisms in gradient open-cell metal foams by LBM. International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer, 2020,119:104974.
[33] J. Qin, Z. G. Xu, X. F. Ma. Pore-scale simulation on pool boiling heat transfer and bubble dynamics in open-cell metal foam by lattice Boltzmann method. ASME Journal of Heat Transfer,2021,011602:1-15.
[34] Z. G. Xu, X. Zhou. Pore-scale study of the thermochemical process in porous media with immiscible phase by lattice Boltzmann method. ASME Journal of Heat Transfer,2021,02701:1-14.
[35] Z. G. Xu, J. Qin, X. F. Ma. Experimental and numerical investigation on bubble behaviors and pool boiling heat transfer of semi-modified copper square pillar arrays. International Journal of Thermal Sciences, 2021,160: 106680.
[36] F. R. Chen, G. An, Z. G. Xu. Performance analysis of three-body near-field thermophotovoltaic systems with an intermediate modulator. Journal of Quantitative Spectroscopy and Radiative Transfer, 2021,258:107395.
[37] P. Jing, X. Zhou, Z. Y. Xu, Z. G. Xu. Numerical and experimental investigation on photothermal performance of polyimide/high-electrical-performance-coating composite films considering surface roughness. Journal of Thermal Science, 2022,31:1206-1219.
[38] Z. Y. Liu, J. Qin, Z. H. Wu, S. J. Yue, Z. G. Xu. Numerical investigation on pool boiling mechanism of hybrid structures with metal foam and square column by LBM. Journal of Thermal Science, 2022, 31:2293-2308.
[39] M. Jiang, Z. G. Xu, Z. P. Zhou. Pore-scale investigation on reactive flow in porous media considering dissolution and precipitation by LBM. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, 2021,204: 108712.
[40] F. R. Chen, Z. G. Xu, Y. T. Wang. Near-field radiative heat transfer enhancement in the thermophotovoltaic system using hyperbolic waveguides. International Journal of Thermal Sciences, 2021,166:106978.
[41] M. Jiang, Z. G. Xu. Pore-scale investigation on reactive flow in non-uniform dissolved porous media considering immiscible phase by lattice Boltzmann method. Journal of Natural Gas Science and Engineering, 2021,96: 104280.
[42] Z. H. Wu, Z. G. Xu. Experimental and molecular dynamics investigation on the pyrolysis mechanism of type-II oil shale kerogen. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, 2022,209: 109878.
[43] Z. G. Xu, J. Qin, G. M. Qu. Numerical and experimental study of pool boiling mechanisms in V-shaped grooved porous metals. International Journal of Thermal Sciences, 2022,173:107393.
[44] X. D. Chen, M. Jiang, Z. G. Xu. Pore-scale study of heat and mass transfer in different pore throats of porous media with reactive transport. Journal of Porous Media, 2022, 25:47-65.
[45] Z. L. Zhao, Z. G. Xu. Direct simulation on particle sedimentation mechanisms in corrosive liquids. Powder Technology, 2022, 406: 117503.
[46] H. Hao, Z. G. Xu. Pore-scale investigation on dissolution and precipitation considering secondary reaction in porous media by LBM. Gas Science and Engineering, 2023,110:204893.
[47] S. J. Yue, Z. G. Xu. Numerical simulation on boiling heat transfer mechanisms in horizontal gradient porous metals. International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer, 2023,142:106640.
[48] Y. Zhou, Z. G. Xu, Z. H. Wu. Molecular and experimental study on hydrogen sulfide formation mechanism during type-II oil shale kerogen pyrolysis. Fuel, 2023,340:127552.
[49] Z. G. Xu, Z. F. Hu. Near-field radiative heat transfer enhancement by multilayers and gratings in the thermophotovoltaic system. Science China Technological Sciences, 2023,66:2968-2977.
[50] Z. G. Xu, Z. L. Zhao. Numerical study on heat and mass transfer mechanisms of Janus particle sedimentation considering corrosion. Particuology, 2023,83:71-90.
[51] Z. G. Xu, Z. F. Hu. Near-field heat transfer enhancement of SiC-hBN-INSb thermophotovoltaic system considering graphene strong coupling effects. Journal of Thermal Science, 2024,33:1409-1420.
[52] H. Hao, Z. G. Xu. Pore-scale investigation on porous media morphology evolution considering dissolution and precipitation. International Journal of Multiphase Flow, 2023,168:104569.
[53] Z. G. Xu, S. J. Yue. ASME Journal of heat transfer, 2023.
[54] Z. F. Hu, Z. G. Xu. Near-field heat transfer enhancement by microstructures inspired the butterfly wing. International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer, 2023.
[55] Y. Zhou, Z. G. Xu. Pyrolysis analysis of type-II oil shale kerogen considering pyrite using ReaxFF molecular dynamics and reaction network. Fuel Prcocess Technology, 2023.
[56] C. H. He, Z. G. Xu. Laser-induced nanobubble nucleation on a plasmonic nanoparticle with pillars by LBM. International Journal of Thermal Sciences, 2022.
[57] Y. Zhou, Z. G. Xu. Multi-component flow in nanochannels with type-II kerogen dynamic pyrolysis walls considering sulfur effect. Geoenergy Science and Engineering, 2023.
[58] C. H. He, Z. G. Xu. Numerical investigation on laser-induced nanobubble nucleation and dynamics of plasmonic nanoparticles with different structures. International Journal of Heat and Fluid Flow, 2024,107:109357.
[59] B. W. Yu, Z. G. Xu. Numerical simulation of droplet collision on bioinspired surfaces under gravity. Physics of Fluids, 2023.
[60] F. Q. Zhang, Z. G. Xu. Numerical study of near-field heat transfer between bio-inspired spiny particles. Journal of Quantitative Spectroscopy and Radiative Transfer, 2024,320:108975.
[61] Z. L. Zhao, Z. G. Xu, B. W. Yu. Numerical study on heat and mass transfer mechanism of dissolved particles in porous media with corroded skeletons. International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer, 2024,159:108158.
[62] B. W. Yu, Z. G. Xu, Z. L. Li, J. X. Wang. Numerical study on heat and mass transfer of droplet collision on superheated bio-inspired surfaces. International Journal of Thermal Sciences, 2025,208:109476.
[63] C. H. He, Z. G. Xu. International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer, 2023.
[64] B. W. Yu, Z. G. Xu. Applied Thermal Engineering, 2024.
[65] Z. L. Zhao, Z. G. Xu. International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer, 2024.
[66] J. X. Wang, Z. G. Xu, F. Q. Zhang. Journal of Quantitative Spectroscopy and Radiative Transfer, 2025,333:109328.
[67] Z. Li, J Zhao, Y. Zhou, R. Zhang, B. Wang, L. Zhang, L. Zhang, Z. G. Xu. Frontiers in Energy, 2024.
[68] F. Q. Zhang, Z. G. Xu. Applied Thermal Engineering, 2024.
[69] Z. L. Zhao, Z. G. Xu. Powder Technology, 2024.
[70] B. W. Yu, Z. G. Xu. International Journal of Multiphase Flow, 2024.
[71] Z. H. Wu, Z. G. Xu. Molecular dynamics simulation of gas hydrate decomposition and nucleation. The International Field Exploration and Development Conference, 2020, Chengdu, China.
[72] Z. L. Zhao, Z. G. Xu. Numerical study on heat and mass transfer of particle sedimentation in corrosive liquids. Asian Symposium on Computational Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow, 2021, Qingdao, China.
[73] Z. L. Zhao, Z. G. Xu. Investigation on heterogenous particle sedimentation mechanism in corrosive liquids. The World Conference on Multiphase Transportation, Conversion & Utilization of Energy, 2022, Xian, China.
[74] B. W. Yu, Z. G. Xu. Study on thermal resistance and heat transfer on water-carbon dot interface. The World Conference on Multiphase Transportation, Conversion & Utilization of Energy, 2022, Xian, China.
[75] Z. G. Xu, Z. G. Qu, C. Y. Zhao, W. Q. Tao. Experimental study of boiling pattern and heat transfer performance of metallic foam surface with square columns. International Workshop on Heat Transfer Advances for Energy Conservation and Pollution Control, 2011, Xian, China.
[76] M. Jiang, Z. G. Xu. Investigation of reaction transport in pore throats of porous media. The World Conference on Multiphase Transportation, Conversion & Utilization of Energy, 2022, Xian, China.
[77] Z. L. Zhao, Z. G. Xu. Direct simulation on corroded heterogenous particle sedimentation mechanism by IB-LBM. International Conference on Discrete Simulation of Fluid Dynamics, 2022, Suzhou, China.
[78] S. J. Yue, Z. G. Xu. Numerical simulation on pool boiling mechanism of horizontal gradient porous metals using Lattice Boltzmann method. International Conference on Discrete Simulation of Fluid Dynamics, 2022, Suzhou, China.
[79] Y. Zhao, C. Y. Zhao, Z. G. Xu. Numerical study of solid-liquid phase change by phase field model. Asian Symposium on Computational Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow, 2015, Busan, Korea
[80] Z. G. Xu, R. L. Huang, C. Y. Zhao. Experimental Investigation on pool boiling heat transfer of gradient metal foams. 12th International Conference on Heat Transfer, Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics, 2016, Malaga, Costa Del Sol, Spain.
[81] Z. F. Hu, F. R. Chen, Z. G. Xu. Near-field radiative heat transfer enhancement by multilayer and gratings in the thermophotovoltaic system. Asian Symposium on Computational Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow, 2021, Qingdao, China.
[82] Z. G. Xu, C.Y. Zhao. Investigation on pool boiling heat transfer of metal foams with gradient pore densities. Proceedings of the International Conference on Power Engineering, 2015, Yokohama, Japan.
[83] J. Qin, Z. G. Xu. Mesoscale simulations of flow boiling heat transfer in gradient porous metal. InterPore 12th Annual Meeting, 2020, Qingdao, China.
[84] P. Jing, Y. T. Wang, Z. G. Xu, C. Y. Zhao. Thermal radiation properties of multilayer films considering surface roughness. The International Workshop on Nano-Micro Thermal Radiation, 2020, Shanghai, China.
[85] Z. G. Xu, C. Y. Zhao. Pool boiling of open-celled metal foams. International Workshop on Thermal Management of High Power Microsystems Using Multiphase Flow, 2014, Shanghai, China.
[86] Z. G. Xu, C. Y. Zhao. Single-directional and crossing V-shaped groove effect on pool boiling heat transfer of metal foam with high pore densities. International Conference on Materials for Renewable Energy & Environment, 2013, Chengdu, China.
[87] Z. G. Xu, C. Y. Zhao. Thickness effect on pool boiling heat transfer of metal foams with the low pore density. Proceedings of the International Conference on Power Engineering, 2013, Wuhan, China.
[88] B. W. Yu, Z. G. Xu. Numerical study on heat transfer of droplet collision . 10th International Symposium on Heat Transfer, 2024, Beijing, China.
[89] Z. G. Xu, Z. G. Qu, C. Y. Zhao, W. Q. Tao. Experimental study of natural convection in horizontally-positioned open-celled metal foams. International Conference on Materials for Renewable Energy & Environment, 2011, Shanghai, China.
[90] Z. G. Xu, C. Y. Zhao. Grooves distance effect on pool boiling heat transfer of metal foams with high pore density. 8th World Conference on Experimental Heat Transfer, Fluid Dynamics and Thermodynamics, 2013, Lisbon, Portugal.

[1] Course Name: Heat Transfer
Teaching object: undergraduates
Teaching hours: 48
Credits: 3

[2] Course Name: Engineering and Society
Teaching object: undergraduates
Teaching hours: 48
Credits: 3

[1] Xu Zhiguo, Zhao Changying. Pore shape metal foam with gradual morphologies and its preparation method and heat exchange device. Patent, Publication No.: CN 103060592A.
[2] Xu Zhiguo, Zhao Changying. Heat dissipation device for high porosity density metal foam electronic device based on impinging jet. Patent No. ZL 201310027366.3.
[3] Xu Zhiguo, Zhao Changying. Metal foam heat pipe heat exchanger with gradual morphologies. Patent No. ZL 201410160129.9.
[4] Xu Zhiguo, Zhao Changying. Gradual metal foam based phase change thermal storage device. Invention patent, Publication No. CN 103234377A.
[5] Xu Zhiguo, Zhao Changying. Premixed preheated ladder density metal foam burner. Patent of invention, authorization No. ZL 201310496700.X.
[6] Xu Zhiguo, Zhao Changying. Ladder density through-hole metal foam and its preparation method. Invention patent, authorization number: ZL 201310499157.9.
[7] Xu Zhiguo, Zhao Changying. Ladder density through-hole metal foam and its simple preparation method. Invention patent, authorization number: ZL 201410563901.1.
[8] Xu Zhiguo, Zhao Changying. Automobile exhaust purifier based on metal foam. Invention patent, Publication No.: CN 104594995A.
[9] Xu Zhiguo, Zhao Changying. Gradient metal foam cooling device. Invention patent, Publication No.: CN 104729338A.
[10] Xu Zhiguo, Zhao Changying. Heat transfer device for metal foam heat transfer with gradual hole density. Patent for invention, authorization number: ZL201410483506.2.
[11] Xu Zhiguo, Zhao Changying. Preparation method of metal fiber felt. Patent for invention, authorization number: ZL 201410061055.3.
[12] Ji Yunan, Zhao Changying, Xu Zhiguo. Phase change heat storage medium. Patent for invention, published No. CN 103923615A.
[13] Zhao Changying, Chen Yunyu, Xu Zhiguo. Phase change heat storage medium and its preparation and application. Patent for invention, published No. CN 105131911A.

[1] Reviewer of International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer
[2] Reviewer of International Journal of Thermal Sciences
[3] Reviewer of Applied Thermal Engineering
[4] Reviewer of Canadian Journal of Physics
[5] Reviewer of ASME Jounal of Heat Transfer
[6] Reviewer of Journal of China University of Petroleum
[7] Reviewer of the Journal of Thermal Science and Technology
[8] Expert on Communication Review of the National Natural Science Foundation of China

2020 The first prize of Shanghai Natural Science Award
2020 Excellent Head Teacher of Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2019 The Most Popular Teacher Award of School of Mechanical Engineering of Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2018 Advanced Individual for Undergraduate Enrollment of Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2017 Best Head Teacher of School of Mechanical Engineering of Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2017 Excellent Head Teacher of Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2016 Excellent Head Teacher of Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2016 Shanghai Jiao Tong University Post-doctoral Award Fund
2015 Excellent Head Teacher of Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2015 Session Chair of International Conference on Power Engineering, Yokohama, Japan
2014 Session Chair of International Heat Transfer Symposium, Beijing, China
2013 Session Chair of International Conference on Power Engineering, Wuhan, China
2012 Excellent Paper of the Year of Journal of Xian Jiaotong University
2011 China Guanghua Science and Technology Foundation Award