Publications

Peer Reviewed Journal Publications

(*:corresponding author;  __:student under my supervision)

  1. M. Maghsoudi-Ganjeh, L. Lin, X. Yang,  and X. Zeng*, Computational modeling and simulation of bioinspired nacre-like composites, Journal of Materials Research, 36(13):2651-2661, 2021
  2. X. Yang, J. Wilkerson,  and X. Zeng*,Computational Investigation of Crack-Induced Hot-Spot Generation in Energetic Composites, Journal of Composites Science, 5(8):210-219, 2021
  3. M. Maghsoudi-Ganjeh, J. Samuel, A.S. Ahsan, X.D. Wang*,  and X. Zeng*, Intrafibrillar Mineralization Deficiency and Osteogenesis Imperfecta Mouse Bone Fragility, Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, 117, 104377:1-11, 2021
  4. M. Maghsoudi-Ganjeh, X.D. Wang*,  and X. Zeng*, Computational investigation of the effect of water on the nanomechanical behavior of bone, Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, 101, 103454:1-14, 2020
  5. M. Maghsoudi-Ganjeh, X.D. Wang*,  and X. Zeng*, Nanomechanics and Ultrastructure of Bone: A Review, CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, 125(1), 1-32, 2020
  6. M. Maghsoudi-Ganjeh, L. Lin, X.D. Wang, X.Q. Wang, and X. Zeng*, Computational Modeling of the Mechanical Behavior of 3D Hybrid Organic-inorganic Nanocomposites, JOM, 71(11), 3951-3961, 2019 (The paper is featured on the cover of JOM)
  7. M. Li, L. Lin, R. Guo, A. Bhalla, and X. Zeng*, Numerical Investigation of Nanoscale Electromechanical Response in a Ferroelectric Perovskite through an Atomistic Field Theory, Ferroelectrics, 540, 124-137, 2019
  8. N. Liu, M. Becton, L. Zhang, H. Chen, X. Zeng, R. Pidaparti and X.Q. Wang, A Coarse-Grained Model for Physical Behavior of Phosphorene Sheet, Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 21, 1884-1894, 2019
  9. M. Maghsoudi-Ganjeh, L. Lin, X.D. Wang*, X. Zeng*, Computational Investigation of Ultrastructural Behavior of Bone using a Cohesive Finite Element Approach, Biomechanics and Modeling in Mechanobiology, 18(2), 463-478, 2019
  10. M. Maghsoudi-Ganjeh, L. Lin, X.D. Wang, X. Zeng*, Bioinspired Design of Hybrid Composite Materials, International Journal of Smart and Nano Materials,  10(1), 90-105, 2019
  11. L. Lin and X. Zeng*, Numerical Investigation of the Role of Intercellular Interactions on Collective Epithelial Cell Migration, Biomechanics and Modeling in Mechanobiology, 17(2), 439-448, 2018
  12. M. Li, L. Lin, R. Guo, A. Bhalla, and X. Zeng*, Numerical Investigation of Size Effects on Mechanical Behaviors of Fe Nanoparticles through an Atomistic Field Theory, Journal of Micromechanics and Molecular Physics, 2(3), 1750010:1-15, 2017
  13. N. Liu, J. Hong, X. Zeng, R. Pidaparti and X.Q. Wang, Fracture Mechanisms in Multilayer Phosphorene Assemblies: From Brittle to Ductile, Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 19, 13083-13092, 2017 
  14. L. Lin and X. Zeng*, Computational Study of Cell Adhesion and Rolling in Flow Channel by Meshfree Method, Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering, 20(8), 832-841, 2017 
  15. L. Lin, X.D. Wang, and X. Zeng*, Computational Modeling of Interfacial Behaviors in Nanocomposite Materials, International Journal of Solids and Structures, 115-116, 43-52, 2017 
  16. L. Lin, J. Samuel, X. Zeng*, X.D. Wang*, Contribution of Organic Interface in Extrafibrillar Matrix to the Mechanical Behavior of Bone using a Novel Cohesive Finite Element Model, Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, 65, 224-235, 2017 
  17. L. Lin, X.D. Wang, and X. Zeng*, An Improved Interfacial Bonding Model for Material Interface Modeling, Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 169, 276-291, 2017 
  18. L. Lin, X.Q.Wang, and X. Zeng*, The Role of Cohesive Zone Properties on Intergranular to Transgranular Fracture Transition in Polycrystalline Solids, International Journal of Damage Mechanics, 26(3), 379-394, 2017 
  19. N. Liu, X. Zeng, R. Pidaparti and X.Q. Wang, Tough and Strong Bioinspired Nanocomposites with Interfacial Cross-links, Nanoscale, 8, 18531-18540, 2016 
  20. M. Becton, X. Zeng, and X.Q. Wang, Mechanical Properties of the Boron Nitride Analog of Graphyne: Scaling Laws and Failure Patterns, Advanced Engineering Materials, 18(8), 1444-1452, 2016 
  21. L. Lin and X. Zeng*, Computational Modeling and Simulation of Spall Fracture in Polycrystalline Solids by an Atomistic-Based Interfacial Zone Model, Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 142, 50-63, 2015 
  22. M. Becton, X. Zeng, and X.Q. Wang, Stability of Grain Boundaries and its Effects on the Mechanical Properties of Polycrystalline Graphene, Carbon, 86, 338-349, 2015 
  23. L. Lin, X.Q.Wang and X. Zeng*, Geometrical Modeling of Cell Division and Cell Remodeling by Voronoi Tessellation Method, CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, 98(2), 203-220, 2014 
  24. L. Lin, R. Dhanawade, and X. Zeng*, Numerical Simulations of Dynamic Fracture Growth based on a Cohesive Zone Model with Microcracks, ASCE-Journal of Nanomechanics and Micromechanics, B4014003:1-10, 2014
  25. X. Zeng* and S. Li, A Biomechanical Cell Model by Liquid Crystal Elastomers, ASCE-Journal of Engineering Mechanics, 140(4), 04013003:1-10, 2014 
  26. L. Zhang, X. Zeng and X.Q. Wang, Programmable Hydrogenation of Graphene for Novel Nanocages, Scientic Reports, 3(3162), 2013, DOI: 10.1038/srep031622013 
  27. X. Zeng and S. Li, A Three Dimensional Soft Matter Cell Model for Mechanotransduction, Soft Matter, 8, 5765-5776, 2012 
  28. X. Zeng and S. Li, Application of a Multiscale Cohesive Zone Method to Model Composite Materials, International Journal for Multiscale Computational Engineering, 10(5), 391-405, 2012 
  29. S. Li, X. Zeng, B. Ren, J. Qian, J. Zhang and A. Jha, An Atomistic-Based Interface Zone Model for Crystalline Solids, Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 229-232, 87-109, 2012 
  30. X. Zeng* and R. E. Cohen, Thermo-Electromechanical Response of a Ferroelectric Perovskite from Molecular Dynamics Simulations, Applied Physics Letters, 99, 142902, 2011
  31. X. Zeng*, Application of An Atomistic Field Theory to Nano/Micro Materials Modeling and Simulation, CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, 74(3), 183-201, 2011
  32. B. Ren, J. Qian, X. Zeng, A. K. Jha, S. Xiao and S. Li, Recent Developments on Thermo-mechanical Simulations of Ductile Failure by Meshfree Method, CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, 71(3), 253-277, 2011
  33. X. Zeng and S. Li, Modeling and Simulation of Substrate Elasticity Sensing in Stem Cells, Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering, 14(5), 447-458, 2011
  34. X. Zeng and S. Li, Multiscale Modeling and Simulation of Soft Adhesion and Contact of Stem Cells, Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, 4, 180-189, 2011
  35. X. Zeng*, X.Q. Wang, J. D. Lee and Y. Lei, Multiscale Modeling of Nano/Micro Systems by a Multiscale Continuum Field Theory, Computational Mechanics, 47, 205-216, 2011
  36. B. Ren, S. Li, J. Qian and X. Zeng, Meshfree Simulations of Spall Fracture, Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 200, 797-811, 2011
  37. X. Zeng and S. Li, A Multiscale Cohesive Zone Model and Simulations of Fractures, Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 199, 547-556, 2010 
  38. Y. Lei, J. D. Lee and X. Zeng, Response of a Rocksalt Crystal to Electromagnetic Wave Modeled by a Multiscale Field Theory, Interaction and Multiscale Mechanics, 1(4), 467-476, 2008
  39. J. D. Lee, Y. Chen, X. Zeng, A. Eskandarian and M. Oskard, Modeling and Simulation of Osteoporosis and Fracture of Trabecular Bone by Meshless Method, International Journal of Engineering Science, 45(2-8), 329-338, 2007 
  40. X. Zeng, Y. Chen and J. D. Lee, Determining Material Constants in Nonlocal Micromorphic Theory through Phonon Dispersion Relations, International Journal of Engineering Science, 44(18-19), 1334-1345, 2006

Peer Reviewed Book Chapters

  1. L. Lin and X. Zeng*, Computational Modeling and Simulation of Crack Growth in Polycrystalline Material with Defects by a Multiscale Interfacial Zone Model, in Material Modelling: Applications, Challenges and Research, Ed. A.F.C. Vieira, Chapter 4, 89-105, NOVA Science Publishers, Inc. New York, 2017, ISBN 978-1-53612-161-2 (Editor Invited).
  2. X. Zeng, S. Li and B. Ren, Soft Matter Modeling of Biological Cells, in Advances in Soft Matter Mechanics, Eds. S. Li and B. Sun, Chapter 3, 93-115, Springer, 2012, ISBN 978-3-642-19372-9.
  3. X. Zeng, S. Li and S.S. Kohles, Multiscale Biomechanical Modeling of Stem Cell-Extracellular Matrix Interactions, in Advances in Cell Mechanics, Eds. S. Li and B. Sun, Chapter 2, 27-54, Springer, 2011, ISBN 978-3-642-17589-3.
  4. X. Zeng and S. Li, Recent Developments on Concurrent Multiscale Simulations, in Advances in Engineering Mechanics, Eds. Q. Qin and B. Sun, Volume 1, Chapter 1, 1-55, NOVA Science Publishers, Inc. New York, 2011, ISBN 978-1-60876-901-8.

Refereed Conference Presentations/Proceedings 

  1. J. Bai, L. Lin, X. Zeng, Computational Modeling of Biological Cells and Cell Migration, The 15th US National Congress on Computational Mechanics, Austin, TX, July 28-August 1, 2019
  2. C. Trieu-Do, Y. Chen, X. Zeng, K. Mayer, and Y. Feng, A Multi-Omic Approach to Predict Protein Functions and Cancer Cell States for Patient-Specifc Therapy, The 15th US National Congress on Computational Mechanics, Austin, TX, July 28-August 1, 2019
  3. M. Maghsoudi-Ganjeh, X. D. Wang, X. Zeng, The Role of Interface in Mechanical Properties of Organic-Inorganic Biological Nanocomposites: a 3-D Computational Investigation, The 15th US National Congress on Computational Mechanics, Austin, TX, July 28-August 1, 2019
  4. X. Zeng, J. Bai, L. Lin, Computational Modeling of Force Driven Epithelial Wound Healing, The 15th US National Congress on Computational Mechanics, Austin, TX, July 28-August 1, 2019
  5.  J. Bai, L. Lin, X. Zeng, Computational Modeling of Collective Cellular Motion by Meshfree Method, The 20th International Conference on Fluid Flow Problems (FEF2019), Chicago, March 31-April 3, 2019
  6. M. Maghsoudi-Ganjeh, L. Lin, X. D. Wang, X. Zeng, Hybrid Nanocomposite Bioinspired from Bone, TMS 2019 Annual Meeting & Exhibition, San Antonio, TX, March 10-14, 2019
  7. M. Maghsoudi-Ganjeh, L. Lin, X. D. Wang, X. Zeng, Computational Model of Bone Lamella, TMS 2019 Annual Meeting & Exhibition, San Antonio, TX, March 10-14, 2019
  8. L. Lin, M. Maghsoudi-Ganjeh, X. D. Wang, X. Zeng, Computational Investigation of Mechanical Behavior of Staggered Composites, TMS 2019 Annual Meeting & Exhibition, San Antonio, TX, March 10-14, 2019
  9. L. Lin, J. Wilkerson, X. Zeng, Computational Investigation of Crack-Induced Hot-spot Generation in Energetic Composites, TMS 2019 Annual Meeting & Exhibition, San Antonio, TX, March 10-14, 2019
  10. X. Zeng, L. Lin, J. Bai, Numerical Investigation of the Role of Cell-Cell Interactions on Cell Locomotion in a Tightly Packed Epithelial Monolayer Sheet, The 13th World Congress on Computational Mechanics, New York, July 22-27, 2018
  11. L. Lin, J. Wilkerson, X. Zeng, Computational Investigation of Hot-spots Generation by Micocracks in Carbon Nanotube Reinforced Composite under Dynamic Loading, The 13th World Congress on Computational Mechanics, New York, July 22-27, 2018
  12. M. Maghsoudi-Ganjeh, A. S. Ahsan, X. Zeng, X. D. Wang, A Novel Finite Element Model of Bone Lamellae including All Ultrastructural Hierarchies, The 8th World Congress of Biomechanics, Dublin, Ireland, July 8-12, 2018
  13. X. Zeng, L. Lin, J. Bai, Computational Modeling of Wound Healing Process in an Epithelial Monolayer Sheet, The 18th US National Congress of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, Northwestern University, IL, June 5-9, 2018
  14. L. Lin, M. Maghsoudi-Ganjeh, X. D. Wang, X. Zeng, Computational Investigation on the Role of Interface Properties on Mechanical Response of Biological Composites, The 18th US National Congress of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, Northwestern University, IL, June 5-9, 2018
  15. M. Maghsoudi-Ganjeh, L. Lin, X. D. Wang, X. Zeng, Investigation of Ultrastructural Mechanics of Bone at Single Lamella Level, The 18th US National Congress of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, Northwestern University, IL, June 5-9, 2018
  16. X. Zeng, Molecular Dynamics Simulations of Polarization Switching at Ferroelectric Domain Walls, The 14th International Meeting on Ferroelectricity, San Antonio, Texas, Sept. 4-8, 2017
  17. M. Li, X. Zeng, R. Guo, B. Amar, Investigation of the Response of Nanoscale Ferroelectric Material through Molecular Dynamics Simulation, The 14th International Meeting on Ferroelectricity, San Antonio, Texas, Sept. 4-8, 2017
  18. X. Zeng and L. Lin, The Role of Cell-Cell Interaction on Individual and Collective Cell Behaviors in an Epithelial Monolayer, The 54th Annual Technical Meeting of the Society of Engineering Science (SES2017), Northeastern University, Boston, MA, July 25-28, 2017
  19. L. Lin, M. Maghsoudi-Ganjeh, X.D. Wang, X. Zeng, Numerical Investigation of the Role of Interface Properties on Mechanical Response of Biological Nanocomposites, The 54th Annual Technical Meeting of the Society of Engineering Science (SES2017), Northeastern University, Boston, MA, July 25-28, 2017
  20. M. Maghsoudi-Ganjeh, A. S. Ahsan, X. D. Wang, X. Zeng, A Novel Computational Model of Lamellae: Role of Ultrastructural Traits on Bone Mechanics, The 54th Annual Technical Meeting of the Society of Engineering Science (SES2017), Northeastern University, Boston, MA, July 25-28, 2017
  21. X. Zeng and L. Lin, An Interfacial Zone Model for Intercellular Interaction Modeling in Epithelial Cells, The 14th US National Congress on Computational Mechanics, Montreal, Canada, July 17-20, 2017
  22. A. S. Ahsan, M. Maghsoudi-Ganjeh, X. Zeng, X. D. Wang, Ultrastructural Origin of Brittleness of Bone using a Finite Element Approach, Summer Biomechanics, Bioengineering and Biotransport Conference, Tucson, Arizona, June 21-24, 2017
  23. M. Li, R. Guo, B. Amar, and X. Zeng, Nanoscale Investigation of Ferroelectric Response of Nanostructures through Molecular Dynamics Simulation, Electronic Materials and Applications 2017, Orlando, FL, Jan. 18-20, 2017
  24. X. Zeng and L. Lin, Computational Study of Cell Migration Behaviors, The 53rd Annual Technical Meeting of the Society of Engineering Science (SES2016), University of Maryland, MD, Oct. 2-5, 2016
  25. L. Lin, X. Zeng, and X.D. Wang, Numerical Investigation of the Influence of Organic Interfacial Properties on the Mechanical Behaviors of Extrabrillar Matrix in Bone, The 53rd Annual Technical Meeting of the Society of Engineering Science, University of Maryland, MD, Oct. 2-5, 2016
  26. M. Maghsoudi-Ganjeh, L. Lin, X. Zeng, and X.D.Wang, Cohesive Finite Element Modeling of Damage Growth in Mineralized Collagen Fibril, The 53rd Annual Technical Meeting of the Society of Engineering Science, University of Maryland, MD, Oct. 2-5, 2016
  27. L. Lin, X. Zeng, and X.D.Wang, A Generalized Interfacial Interaction Model for Prediction of Mechanical Behavior in Bionanocomposite Materials, The 7th International Conference on Computational Methods, UC Berkeley, CA, August 1st-4th, 2016
  28. X. Zeng and L. Lin, Computational Modeling and Simulation of Cell Migration, The 12th World Congress on Computational Mechanics, Seoul, Korea, July 24-29, 2016
  29. X. Zeng and L. Lin, Numerical Investigation of Cell Migration, Summer Biomechanics, Bioengineering and Biotransport Conference, National Harbor, MD, June 29-July 2, 2016
  30. L. Lin, X.D. Wang and X. Zeng, Bioinspired Simulation of Polycrystalline Materials, Summer Biomechanics, Bioengineering and Biotransport Conference, National Harbor, MD, June 29-July 2, 2016
  31. X. Zeng, L. Lin, Computational Modeling of Collective Epithelial Cell Migration, The 13th US National Congress on Computational Mechanics, San Diego, CA, July 26-30, 2015
  32. M. Li, X. Zeng, An Atomistic Field Theory for Ferroelectric Nanostructure Modeling, The 13th US National Congress on Computational Mechanics, San Diego, CA, July 26-30, 2015
  33. L. Lin, X. Zeng, X.D. Wang, Nanomechanical Behavior of Extrafibrillar Matrix in Bone, The 13th US National Congress on Computational Mechanics (USNCCM13), San Diego, CA, July 26-30, 2015
  34. X. Zeng, An Atomistic Field Theory for Ferroic System Modeling, Symposium on Emerging Multifunctional and Bio-Directed Materials, NSF International Network on Advanced and Multifunctional Materials, University of Texas at San Antonio, TX, Oct. 10-11, 2014
  35. X. Zeng, Computational Modeling of Cell-Cell Interaction and Multi-Cell Migration, The 51st Annual Technical Conference of Society of Engineering Sciences, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, Oct. 1-3, 2014
  36. L. Lin, X. Zeng, H. Xu, A. Sheldrake, J. Jiang, S. Gu, and X.D. Wang, Nanomechanical Behavior of Extrabrillar Matrix in Bone, American Society for Bone and Mineral Research Annual Meeting, Houston, TX, Sept. 12-15, 2014
  37. L. Lin and X. Zeng, Numerical Simulation of Intergranular/Transgranular Fracture in Polycrystalline Solids, The 17th US National Congress of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, June 15-20, 2014
  38. X. Zeng, Electric Field Induced Polarization Switching in Ferroelectric Nanostructures,The 17th US National Congress of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, June 15-20, 2014
  39. L. Lin and X. Zeng, Investigation of Electromechanical Response in Ferroelectric Nanostructures by An Atomistic Field Theory, The 12th US National Congress on Computational Mechanics, Raleigh, North Carolina, July 22-25, 2013
  40. X. Zeng, Modeling and Simulation of Cell Crawling, The 12th US National Congress on Computational Mechanics, Raleigh, North Carolina, July 22-25, 2013
  41. X. Zeng, Investigation of Nanoscale Ferroelectricity by An Atomistic Field Theory, ASME 2012 International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, Houston, TX, Nov. 9-15, 2012
  42. X. Zeng, Domain Wall Dynamics in a Ferroelectric Perovskite from Molecular Dynamics Simulations, Northwestern University 2012 Summer Workshop on Recent Advances in Computational Mechanics, Evanston, IL, July 22-23, 2012
  43. X. Zeng, Computational Modeling and Simulation of Cell Migration, The 48th Annual Technical Conference of Society of Engineering Sciences, Northwestern University, IL, Oct. 12-14, 2011
  44. X. Zeng and S. Li, Computational Modeling of Stem Cells and Their Focal Adhesions, Bio Mechanical Engineering Conference at Stanford, Stanford University, CA, May 16, 2011
  45. X. Zeng and S. Li, Modeling and Simulation of Cell Spreading Based on a Coarse-Grained Contact/Adhesion Model, The 16th US National Congress of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, Penn State, PA, June 27-July 2, 2010
  46. S. Li and X. Zeng, Modeling and Simulation of Soft Contact and Adhesion of Stem Cells, 2010 MRS Spring Meeting & Exhibit, San Francisco, CA, April 5-9, 2010
  47. S. Li and X. Zeng, Simulation of Contact and Adhesion of Stem Cells, The ASME 2010 First Global Congress on NanoEngineering for Medicine and Biology, Houston, TX, Feb. 7-10, 2010
  48. S. Li and X. Zeng, Modeling and Simulation of Soft Contact/Adhesion of Stem Cells, The ASME 2009 International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, Lake Buena Vista, FL, Nov. 13-19, 2009
  49. X. Zeng and S. Li, A Multiscale Cohesive Zone Model for Quasi-continua, The 10th US National Congress on Computational Mechanics, Columbus, OH, July 16-19, 2009
  50. S. Li and X. Zeng, Simulation of Contact and Adhesion of Stem Cells, The 10th US National Congress on Computational Mechanics, Columbus, OH, July 16-19, 2009
  51. S. Li and X. Zeng, Multiscale Simulations of Soft Contact and Adhesion of Cells, Proceedings of 2009 NSF Engineering Research and Innovation Conference, Honolulu, Hawaii, June 22-25, 2009
  52. J. D. Lee, Y. Chen, L. Xiong, Y. Lei, X. Zeng and Q. Deng, Theoretical Development, Finite Element Formulation and Application of a Multiscale Continuum Field Theory, Proceedings of the 18th Engineering Mechanics Division Conference of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Blacksburg, VA, June 3-6, 2007
  53. X. Zeng and R. E. Cohen, Thermo-Electromechanical Response of a Ferroelectric Perovskite from Molecular Dynamics Simulations, Fundamental Physics of Ferroelectrics, Williamsburg, VA, Feb. 11-14, 2007
  54. X. Zeng, Y. Chen and J. D. Lee, Determining Material Constants in Nonlocal Micromorphic Theory through Phonon Dispersion Relations, The 15th US National Congress on Theoretical and Applied Mechanics (USNCTAM), University of Colorado at Boulder, CO, June 25-30, 2006
  55. X. Zeng, J. D. Lee and Y. Chen, Thermo-Electromechanical Coupling Effects on Ferroelectric Perovskites, March Meeting of The American Physical Society (APS), Baltimore, MD, March 13-17, 2006