Assoc. Prof. Dr. Xiaocui Wang is an active researcher in the field of railway engineering and tribology, with a particular focus on high-speed train braking systems, friction and wear behavior, thermo-mechanical coupling, and energy harvesting from friction-induced vibrations. She has authored 34 peer-reviewed publications, which have collectively received 442 citations, reflecting steady academic impact and relevance within mechanical and transportation engineering communities. Her work has been published in reputable international journals such as Wear and Sustainable Materials and Technologies, addressing critical challenges including brake performance under extreme cold environments, thermal crack propagation in brake discs, and innovative hybrid piezoelectric–triboelectric generators for sustainable energy recovery. With an h-index of 12, Dr. Wang demonstrates consistent research influence and scholarly productivity. She has collaborated with a broad network of over 90 co-authors, highlighting strong interdisciplinary and international engagement. Her research contributes to safer, more reliable, and energy-efficient railway systems, offering tangible social and industrial benefits for sustainable transportation infrastructure worldwide.
