Regular biography
Xiangjun Xing is a faculty member in the School of Physics and Astronomy at Shanghai Jiao Tong University. His research interests include elasticity of complex elastomeric materials, liquid crystals and membranes, statistical mechanics of charged systems, generalized elasticity theory, and topological defects. He has contributed to various research projects and publications, including studies on the translocation of semiflexible polymers through nanopores and the behavior of nematic liquid crystals. His academic career includes positions at Syracuse University and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he pursued postdoctoral research.
Scholar-generated biography
Xiangjun Xing is a researcher at Shanghai Jiao Tong University with expertise in information theory, statistical physics, and soft condensed matter. Their work explores complex systems such as liquid crystals and charged systems, focusing on the behavior of nematic and smectic phases. Xing's research includes the study of topological defects, elasticity, and thermal fluctuations in nematic gels and elastomers. They have also investigated the effects of charge discreteness and surface roughness on electric double layers. Additionally, Xing has contributed to the development of computational methods for simulating systems with long-range interactions. Their research bridges theoretical and experimental approaches to understand the dynamics of soft materials and complex fluids.