团队研究内容介绍：https://me.usst.edu.cn/2019/0905/c8979a178685/page.htm
先进航空航天结构设计
高速飞行器是航天领域必须抢占的战略制高点之一，对新一代高速飞行器高马赫、强机动、长航时提出更高要求，这些性能对结构质量提出更高要求。课题组针对航天器的轻质多功能结构设计要求，与上海航天八院八部、805所、149厂、509所，航天三院等开展合作研究，对飞行器结构进行创新设计研究。
结构加筋分布优化设计
改变传统的基于有限元分析结果对结构进行局部改善的设计方法，综合考虑结构的静态和动态性能，从结构的拓扑、形状及尺寸三个方面对箱型、板壳结构进行多目标多约束的优化设计，以满足结构性能和良好经济性的要求。
代表性论文：
1. Shen, Lei, Xiaohong Ding, Tiannan Hu, Min Xiong, and Heng Zhang, Simultaneous optimization of structure together with attached tuned mass dampers considering dynamic performance. Chinese Journal of Aeronautics, 2021. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.cja.2020.11.021
2. Shen, Lei, Xiaohong Ding, Tiannan Hu, Heng Zhang, and Shipeng Xu, Simultaneous optimization of stiffener layout of 3D box structure together with attached tuned mass dampers under harmonic excitations. Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 2021. http://doi.org/10.1007/s00158-021-02880-9
3. Dong, Xiaohu, Xiaohong Ding, Guojie Li, and Gareth Peter Lewis, Stiffener layout optimization of plate and shell structures for buckling problem by adaptive growth method. Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 2020. 61(1): p. 301-318. http://doi.org/10.1007/s00158-019-02361-0
4. Hu, Tiannan, Xiaohong Ding, Lei Shen, and Heng Zhang, Improved adaptive growth method of stiffeners for three-dimensional box structures with respect to natural frequencies. Computers & Structures, 2020. 239: p. 106330. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruc.2020.106330
5. Dong, Xiaohu, Xiaohong Ding, and Min Xiong, Optimal layout of internal stiffeners for three-dimensional box structures based on natural branching phenomena. Engineering Optimization, 2019. 51(4): p. 590-607. http://doi.org/10.1080/0305215X.2018.1477939
6. Shen, Lei, Xiaohong Ding, Tianjian Li, Xiangzhi Kong, and Xiaohu Dong, Structural dynamic design optimization and experimental verification of a machine tool. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 2019. 104(9): p. 3773-3786. http://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-019-04049-7
7. Zhang, Heng, Xiaohong Ding, Xiaohu Dong, and Min Xiong, Optimal topology design of internal stiffeners for machine pedestal structures using biological branching phenomena. Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 2018. 57(6): p. 2323-2338. http://doi.org/10.1007/s00158-017-1862-6
8. Ji, Jin and Xiaohong Ding, Stiffener Layout Optimization of Inlet Structure for Electrostatic Precipitator by Improved Adaptive Growth Method. Advances in Mechanical Engineering, 2014. 6: p. 979604. http://doi.org/10.1155/2014/979604
9. Ji, Jin, Xiaohong Ding, and Min Xiong, Optimal stiffener layout of plate/shell structures by bionic growth method. Computers & Structures, 2014. 135: p. 88-99. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruc.2014.01.022
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高热流密度散热器结构拓扑优化技术
结合流体力学、计算传热学和结构优化设计理论，构建了液冷板内强迫对流换热过程的无量纲控制方程，给出了优化设计流程，为寻求散热效率高且设计灵活的散热通道分布优化设计提供了新思路。
代表性论文：
1. Xiong, Min, Xiaohong Ding, and Yidong Ji, Bionic hierarchy growth method for optimal design of dendritic heat transfer structure. Engineering Optimization, 2020. 52(7): p. 1149-1165. http://doi.org/10.1080/0305215X.2019.1639692
2. Li, Hao, Xiaohong Ding, Dalei Jing, Min Xiong, and Fanzhen Meng, Experimental and numerical investigation of liquid-cooled heat sinks designed by topology optimization. International Journal of Thermal Sciences, 2019. 146: p. 106065. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijthermalsci.2019.106065
3. Li, Hao, Xiaohong Ding, Fanzhen Meng, Dalei Jing, and Min Xiong, Optimal design and thermal modelling for liquid-cooled heat sink based on multi-objective topology optimization: An experimental and numerical study. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 2019. 144: p. 118638. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2019.118638
4. Ge, Zeji and Xiaohong Ding, Thermal error control method based on thermal deformation balance principle for the precision parts of machine tools. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 2018. 97(1): p. 1253-1268. http://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-018-1992-z
5. Ge, Zeji and Xiaohong Ding, Design of thermal error control system for high-speed motorized spindle based on thermal contraction of CFRP. International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, 2018. 125: p. 99-111. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmachtools.2017.11.002
6. Ji, Yidong, Xiaohong Ding, Hao Li, and Min Xiong, Layout Design of Conductive Heat Channel by Emulating Natural Branch Systems. Journal of Bionic Engineering, 2018. 15(3): p. 567-578. http://doi.org/10.1007/s42235-018-0047-3
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骨折内固定系统设计研究
基于生物力学与工程结构仿生拓扑优化理论，开展内固定植入物及其固定方式对骨断端生理性应力传导的分流作用机理研究，探索内固定植入物及其固定方式的优化设计准则和结构优化设计方法。为骨折精准治疗提供理论和技术支撑.
代表性论文：
1. Zhang, Heng, Akihiro Takezawa, Xiaohong Ding, Shipeng Xu, Pengyun Duan, Hao Li, and Honghu Guo, Bi-material microstructural design of biodegradable composites using topology optimization. Materials & Design, 2021. 209. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2021.109973
2. Zhang, Heng, Akihiro Takezawa, Xiaohong Ding, Shipeng Xu, Hao Li, and Honghu Guo, Topology optimization of degradable composite structures with time-changeable stiffness. International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, 2021, 122(17): 4751–4773. http://doi.org/10.1002/nme.6745
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先进阻尼复合结构的跨尺度拓扑优化设计及增材制造
基于复合材料力学和结构拓扑优化理论，寻求高刚度高阻尼复合材料/结构设计方法，建立阻尼复合结构“材料-结构-制造”多尺度拓扑优化设计方法，为复合结构的设计制造提供理论和技术支撑。
代表性论文：
1. Zhang Heng, Akihiro Takezawa, Xiaohong Ding, Shipeng Xu, Honghu. Guo, Weiyu. Ni, Xiaopeng Zhang, Topology optimization of composite macrostructures comprising multi-phase viscoelastic composite microstructures for enhanced structural damping, Composite Structures. 2021.278 : 114712. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruct.2021.114712.
2. Zhang, Heng, Xiaohong Ding, Qian Wang, Weiyu Ni, and Hao Li, Topology optimization of composite material with high broadband damping. Computers & Structures, 2020. 239: p. 106331. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruc.2020.106331
3. Zhang, Heng, Xiaohong Ding, Hao Li, and Min Xiong, Multi-scale structural topology optimization of free-layer damping structures with damping composite materials. Composite Structures, 2019. 212: p. 609-624. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruct.2019.01.059