Publications
2026
∗ Corresponding author
CMAME 2026
Topology optimization of additively manufactured continuous fiber-reinforced composites using B-spline components
Guo, Y., Liu, J., Xu, S.∗, Yaji, K., & Yamada, T.
Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 2026, 461(B), 119224.
SMO 2026
B-DGTO: a new topology optimization approach enabling derivable signed distance feature in density method
Liang, K., Liu, J.∗, & Xu, S.
Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 2026, 69, 170.
Advances in Structural Engineering 2026
Data-driven reliability-based optimization framework for concrete-encased steel composite columns toward cost-effective design: Methodology and interactive tool
Wang, H., Zhang, Y., Liu, J.∗, Zhao, Y., He, R., Xu, S., Wang, W., & Lyu, X.
Advances in Structural Engineering, 2026, OnlineFirst, 13694332261447524.
Composites Part B 2026
Derivable geodesic weaving: enabling tension-compression anisotropic topology optimization of densified continuous fiber paths with controlled-spacing
Guo, Y., Su, C., Liu, J.∗, Xu, S.∗, & Yamada, T.
Composites Part B: Engineering, 2026, 317, 113604.
Computation 2026
Multifidelity Topology Design for Thermal–Fluid Devices via SEMDOT Algorithm
Sun, Y., Fu, Y. F., Xu, S.∗, & Guo, Y.∗
Computation, 2026, 14(1), 19.
CMAME 2026
DGTO: Derivable geodesics-coupled topology optimization for multi-axis 3D printing of continuous fiber-reinforced spatial structures
Liang, K., Liu, J.∗, Xu, S., & Guo, Y.
Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 2026, 448, 118419.
2025
arXiv 2025
Data-driven multifidelity and multiscale topology optimization based on phasor-based evolutionary de-homogenization
Xu, S., Guo, Y., Kawabe, H., & Yaji, K.∗
arXiv preprint, arXiv:2510.08830.
Materials & Design 2025
Stress-constrained topology optimization of heterogeneous lattice structures for additive manufacturing
Yang, Z., Liu, J.∗, Xu, S., & Guo, Y.∗
Materials & Design, 2025, 259, 114792.
Materials & Design 2025
Evolutionary de-homogenization using a generative model for optimizing solid-porous infill structures considering the stress concentration issue
Xu, S., Kawabe, H., & Yaji, K.∗
Materials & Design, 2025, 114380.
Additive Manufacturing 2025
DGTO: Derivable geodesics-coupled topology optimization for multi-axis hybrid additive and subtractive manufacturing with curved layer generation
Guo, Y., Xu, S., Wang, Y., Liu, J*., Ahmad, R*., & Ma, Y*.
Additive Manufacturing, 105, 104786.
CMAME 2025
Self-Support Structure Topology Optimization for Multi-axis Additive Manufacturing Incorporated with Curved Layer Slicing
Xu, S., Liu, J*., He, D., Tang, K., & Yaji, K*.
Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 438, 117841. (SCI, Top, IF 7.3)
2024
CMAME 2024
Topology optimization for hybrid additive-subtractive manufacturing incorporating dynamic process planning
Xu, S., Liu, J*., Yaji, K., & Lu, L.
Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 431, 117270. (SCI, Top, IF 7.3)
SMO 2024
Support structure topology optimization considering the residual distortion for laser powder bed fusion metal additive manufacturing
Xu, S., Liu, J., Sun, Y., Li, X*., & Ma, Y*.
Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 67(10), 182. (SCI, IF 3.6)
2023
FEAD 2023
Concurrent Island scanning pattern and large-scale topology optimization method for laser powder bed fusion processed parts
Xu, S., Liu, J.∗, Li, X., & Ma, Y.∗
Finite Elements in Analysis and Design, 225, 104018. (SCI, IF 3.5)
CAD 2023
Challenges in topology optimization for hybrid additive-subtractive manufacturing: A review
Liu, J., Huang, J., Zheng, Y., Hou, S., Xu, S., Ma, Y., Huang, C., Zou, B., & Li, L.
Computer-Aided Design, 161, 103531.
CAD 2023
Multiscale topology optimization for solid–lattice–void hybrid structures through an ordered multi-phase interpolation
Zhang, C., Wu, T., Xu, S., & Liu, J.
Computer-Aided Design, 154, 103424.
2022
CMAME 2022
A full-scale topology optimization method for surface fiber reinforced additive manufacturing parts
Xu, S., Liu, J., Li, X., & Ma, Y.
Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 401, 115632. (SCI, Top, IF 7.1)
CMAME 2022
Residual stress constrained self-support topology optimization for metal additive manufacturing
Xu, S., Liu, J., & Ma, Y.
Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 389, 114380. (SCI, Top, IF 7.1)
Additive Manufacturing 2022
Comprehensive clustering-based topology optimization for connectable multi-scale additive manufacturing structures
Zhang, C., Xu, S., Liu, J., & Ma, Y.
Additive Manufacturing, 54, 102786.
IJMMD 2022
A topology optimization method for hyperelastic porous structures subject to large deformation
Huang, J., Xu, S., Ma, Y., & Liu, J.
International Journal of Mechanics and Materials in Design, 18(2), 289-308.
CAD&A 2022
An Island Scanning Path-Pattern Optimization for Metal Additive Manufacturing Based on Inherent Strain Method
Xu, S., Huang, J., Liu, J., & Ma, Y.
Computer-Aided Design and Applications, 19(4), 812-824.
2021
Additive Manufacturing 2021
Multi-scale topology optimization with shell and interface layers for additive manufacturing
Xu, S., Liu, J., Huang, J., Zou, B., & Ma, Y.
Additive Manufacturing, 37, 101698. (SCI, Top, IF 11.0)
CMAME 2021
Stress constrained multi-material topology optimization with the ordered SIMP method
Xu, S., Liu, J., Zou, B., Li, Q., & Ma, Y.
Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 373, 113453. (SCI, Top, IF 7.1)
CJME 2021
A novel lattice structure topology optimization method with extreme anisotropic lattice properties
Zhang, C., Liu, J., Yuan, Z., Xu, S., Zou, B., Li, L., & Ma, Y.
Journal of Computational Design and Engineering, 8(5), 1367-1390.
2020
Micromachines 2020
Topology Optimization for FDM Parts Considering the Hybrid Deposition Path Pattern
Xu, S., Huang, J., Liu, J., & Ma, Y.
Micromachines, 11(8), 709. (SCI, IF 3.0)
JIDPS 2020
A novel implementation of energy-based homogenization method
Xu, S., Rong, Y., Ma, Y., & Li, X.
Journal of Integrated Design and Process Science, 24, 163-179.