Prof Xun Chen
General Engineering Research Institute
Faculty of Engineering and Technology
Email: X.Chen@ljmu.ac.uk
Telephone: 0151 231 2169
Professor Xun Chen is an international leading expert in advanced manufacturing technology. Currently he leads the Advanced Manufacturing Technology Research Laboratory in the General Engineering Research Institute, Liverpool John Moores University.
With broad research experience in mechanical manufacturing engineering, Professor Chen has established his expertise in advanced manufacturing technology including application of computing science, mechatronics and artificial intelligence to manufacturing process monitoring, control and optimisation, particularly to abrasive machining technology. Up to date he has published more than 260 research papers widely in top international journals and conferences in the field of Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering. His research has been extensively supported by the research councils and industries.
Professor Chen has been a member of the EPSRC Peer Review College and a founding member of the International Committee of Abrasive Technology. He has been an editor in chief of the International Journal of Abrasive Technology and an editorial board member of many leading international journals.
Languages
English
Chinese (Mandarin)
Degrees
Liverpool John Moores University, United Kingdom, PhD, Mechanical manufacturing engineering
Academic appointments
Professor in Manufacturing, Liverpool John Moores University, 2012 - present
Journal article
Zhang X, Zhang R, Wen D, Chen X, Li C, Ding Y, Tang X, Yang Z. 2024. Experimental study of picosecond laser-assisted grinding of GH4169 nickel-based superalloy Materials Today Communications, 40 DOI Publisher Url Public Url
Zhang X, Zhou Z, Wen D, Shi Z, Chen X, Tang X, Rong W, He T. 2024. Grinding performance of MgF2 ceramics using biomimetic shark fin grinding wheels with different structure parameters Ceramics International, 50 :40943-40954 DOI Publisher Url Public Url
Zhang X, He T, Wen D, Li T, Chen X, Li C, Ding Y, Tang X, Yang Z. 2024. Improving zirconia ceramics grinding surface integrity through innovative laser bionic surface texturing Ceramics International, 50 :32081-32097 DOI Publisher Url Public Url
Xu Z, Liao X, Chen X, Lai Z, Huang H. 2024. Mechanical model of diamond wire sawing for curved surfaces International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, 276 DOI Publisher Url Public Url
Lu K, Chen X, Pang X, Liu F. 2024. Time-varying vibration characteristics and surface topography of thin-walled cylinders during machining operations Measurement, 232 DOI Publisher Url Public Url
Jiang Z, Jiang C, Liu J, Chen X, Shen L, Gao R. 2024. Application of a novel cylindrical bonnet tool polishing approach to finishing of bearing ring internal surface Journal of Manufacturing Processes, 117 :14-23 DOI Publisher Url Public Url
Ahuir Torres JI, Chen X, Mason L, Gambron P, Walker DD, Yu G, Li H, Mishra R, Akar Y, Jackson FF, Bingham PA. 2024. Study of the normal force and velocity influence on the fused silica scratching mechanisms with α-alumina grit at atomic scale via Reaxff reactive molecular dynamic simulations International Journal of Abrasive Technology, 12 :37-62 DOI Publisher Url Public Url
Chen X, Xu S, Ahuir-Torres JI, Wang Z, Chen X, Yu T, Zhao J. 2023. Acceleration mechanism of abrasive particle in ultrasonic polishing under synergistic physical vibration and cavitation: Numerical study Ultrasonics Sonochemistry, 101 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Chen Y, Chen X, Hu Z, Duan N. 2023. Comprehensive influence of ultrasonic vibration–assisted technology on material removal mechanism under the excitation of regenerative vibration in precision grinding process International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, DOI Publisher Url Public Url
Chen Y, Jiang C, Chen X, Huang G, Hu Z. 2023. Study on the dynamic influence of the distribution of cutting depth on the ground surface quality in a precision grinding process Journal of Manufacturing Processes, 107 :134-143 DOI Publisher Url Public Url
Walker DL, Ahuir-Torres JI, Akar Y, Bingham PA, Chen X, Darowski M, Fähnle O, Gambron P, Jackson FF, Li H, Mason L, Mishra R, Shahjalal A, Yu G. 2023. Bridging the Divide Between Iterative Optical Polishing and Automation Nanomanufacturing and Metrology, 6 DOI Publisher Url Public Url
Lu K, Wang X, Chen X, Pang X, Gu F. 2023. Experimental Study on Entropy Features in Machining Vibrations of A Thin-walled Tubular Workpiece Journal of Dynamics, Monitoring and Diagnostics, DOI Publisher Url Public Url
Yuan Q, Chen X, Wen D. 2022. Constrained Abrasive Jet Polishing with a Tangentially Aligned Nozzle Shroud International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Cao H, Chen X, Li H, Shen C. 2022. Frictional behaviour of the microstructural surfaces created by cylindrical grinding processes Applied Sciences, DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Tian Z, Chen X, Xu X. 2020. Molecular Dynamics Simulation of the Material Removal in the Scratching of 4H-SiC and 6H-SiC Substrates International Journal of Extreme Manufacturing, 2 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
García Plaza E, Chen X, Ait Ouarab L. 2020. Grinding Acoustic Emission Features in Relation to Abrasive Scratch Characteristics International Journal of Abrasive Technology, 10 :134-154 DOI Publisher Url Public Url
García Plaza E, Chen X, Ait Ouarab L. 2019. Abrasive Feature Related Acoustic Emission in Grinding 2019 25th International Conference on Automation and Computing (ICAC), DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Chen Y, Chen X, AIOuarab L, Opoz TT, Xu XP, Yu G. 2019. Morphology Analysis and Characteristics Evaluation of Typical Super Abrasive Grits in Micron Scale Journal of Superhard Materials, 41 :189-200 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Chen X, Cao H, Li H. 2018. Dressing Strategy and Grinding Control for Cylindrical Microstructural Surface International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 99 :707-727 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Chen Y, Chen X, Xu X, Yu G. 2018. Quantitative impacts of regenerative vibration and abrasive wheel eccentricity on surface grinding dynamic performance International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 96 :2271-2283 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Chen Y, Chen X, Xu X, Yu G. 2018. Effect of Energy Consumption in Contact Zone on Machining Conditions Optimization in Precision Surface Grinding Yu G. Journal of Mechanical Engineering, 64 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Chen X, Opoz TT, Oluwajobi A. 2017. Analysis of grinding surface creation by single grit approach Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, 139 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Chen X, Sufian M, Yu DL. 2017. Investigating the Capability of Precision in Robotic Grinding Proceedings of the 23rd International conference on Automation & Computing, DOI Publisher Url Public Url
Oluwajobi AO, Chen X. 2017. On Time Step in the Molecular Dynamics (MD) Simulation of Nanomachining Solid State Phenomena, 261 :108-114 DOI Publisher Url Public Url
Chen X, Opoz TT. 2016. Effect of different parameters on grinding efficiency and its monitoring by acoustic emission Production & Manufacturing Research, 4 DOI Publisher Url Public Url
Opoz TT, Chen X. 2016. Chip formation mechanism using finite element simulation Strojniški vestnik - Journal of Mechanical Engineering, 62 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Chen X, Oluwajobi AO. 2016. Characterization of Atomic Surface Roughness in Nanometric Machining Molecular Dynamics (MD) Simulations Current Nanoscience, 12 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Chen X, Oluwajobi AO. 2016. Molecular Dynamics (MD) Simulation of Multi-pass Nanometric Machining – The Effect of Machining Conditions Current Nanoscience, 12 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Griffin J, Chen X. 2016. Real-time simulation of neural network classifications from characteristics emitted by acoustic emission during horizontal single grit scratch tests JOURNAL OF INTELLIGENT MANUFACTURING, 27 :507-523 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Chen X, Chi Y, Li H. 2016. In-process monitoring and analysis of bearing outer race way grinding based on the power signal Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 231 :2622-2634 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Chen X, Hu Z, Wang C, Liu J. 2015. A novel forming method for three-dimensional thin sheet metal Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, :1-5 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Griffin J, Chen X. 2014. Real-time fuzzy-clustering and CART rules classification of the characteristics of emitted acoustic emission during horizontal single-grit scratch tests INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY, 74 :481-502 DOI Author Url
Griffin J, Chen X. 2014. Real-time fuzzy-clustering and CART rules classification of the characteristics of emitted acoustic emission during horizontal single-grit scratch tests International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 74 :481-502 DOI Publisher Url
Opoz TT, Chen X. 2014. Experimental study on single grit grinding of Inconel 718 Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Oluwajobi AO, Chen X. 2014. Is There a Limit to Nanoscale Mechanical Machining? Kundrak J, Maros Z. PRECISION MACHINING VII, 581 :316-+ DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Morgan MN, Moruzzi JJ, Allanson DR, Chen X. 2014. On the Development of Machine Controller Systems with Enhanced Facility for Process Monitoring Integration Kundrak J, Maros Z. PRECISION MACHINING VII, 581 :533-+ DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Chen X, Öpöz TT. 2014. Characteristics of material removal processes in single and multiple cutting edge grit scratches International Journal of Abrasive Technology, 6 :226-242 DOI Publisher Url
Abas A, Mellor J, Chen X. 2014. Non-intrusive drowsiness detection by employing Support Vector Machine Luo X, Cao Y, Tong Z. PROCEEDINGS OF THE 2014 20TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON AUTOMATION AND COMPUTING (ICAC'14), :188-+ DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Chen X, Öpöz TT. 2013. Comparison of material removal characteristics in single and multiple cutting edge scratches Advanced Materials Research, 797 :189-195 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Oluwajobi A, Chen X. 2013. The effect of interatomic potentials on the onset of plasticity in the molecular dynamics (MD) simulation of nanometric machining Key Engineering Materials, 535-536 :330-333 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Oluwajobi AO, Chen X. 2013. Effects of interatomic potentials on the determination of the minimum depth of cut in nanomachining International Journal of Abrasive Technology, 6 :16-39 DOI Publisher Url
Öpöz TT, Chen X. 2012. Experimental investigation of material removal mechanism in single grit grinding International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, 63 :32-40 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Oluwajobi AO, Chen X. 2012. The effect of the variation of velocity on the molecular dynamics simulation of nanomachining ICAC 12 - Proceedings of the 18th International Conference on Automation and Computing: Integration of Design and Engineering, :238-243 Author Url
Chen X, Alabed A. 2012. Genetic programming for grinding surface roughness modelling Advanced Materials Research, 565 :183-189 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Oluwajobi A, Chen X. 2012. Determination of the minimum depth of cut in nanometric machining using molecular dynamics simulation Advanced Materials Research, 565 :570-575 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Chen X, Öpöz TT, Oluwajobi A. 2012. Grinding surface creation simulation using finite element method and molecular dynamics Advanced Materials Research, 500 :314-319 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Mohammed A, Folkes J, Chen X. 2012. Detection of Grinding Temperatures Using Laser Irradiation and Acoustic Emission Sensing Technique MATERIALS AND MANUFACTURING PROCESSES, 27 :395-400 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Öpöz TT, Chen X. 2012. Influential parameters in determination of chip shape in high speed machining Key Engineering Materials, 496 :211-216 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Oluwajobi AO, Chen X. 2011. The effect of depth of cut on the Molecular Dynamics (MD) simulation of multi-pass nanometric machining Proceedings of 2011 17th International Conference on Automation and Computing, ICAC 2011, :40-45
Oluwajobi A, Chen X. 2011. The effect of interatomic potentials on the molecular dynamics simulation of nanometric machining International Journal of Automation and Computing, 8 :326-332 DOI Publisher Url
Öpöz TT, Chen X. 2010. Single grit grinding simulation by using finite element analysis AIP Conference Proceedings, 1315 :1467-1472 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Guo L, Sheng XM, Chen X. 2010. Investigation of Acoustic Emission signals features under a simulative environment of grinding burn Hunan Daxue Xuebao/Journal of Hunan University Natural Sciences, 37 :155-159
Oluwajobi AO, Chen X. 2010. The fundamentals of modelling abrasive machining using molecular dynamics International Journal of Abrasive Technology, 3 :354-381 DOI Publisher Url
Griffin JM, Chen X. 2009. Multiple classification of the acoustic emission signals extracted during burn and chatter anomalies using genetic programming INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY, 45 :1152-1168 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Guo L, Yin S, Li B, Chen X. 2009. Feature investigation of acoustic emission signals under a simulative environment of grinding burn Zhongguo Jixie Gongcheng/China Mechanical Engineering, 20 :413-416
Chen X. 2009. Corrective abrasive polishing processes for freeform surface Key Engineering Materials, 404 :103-112 DOI Publisher Url
Griffin J, Chen X. 2009. Characteristics of the acoustic emission during horizontal single grit scratch tests: Part 1 characteristics and identification International Journal of Abrasive Technology, 2 :25-42 DOI Publisher Url
Griffin J, Chen X. 2009. Characteristics of the acoustic emission during horizontal single grit scratch tests: Part 2 classification and grinding tests International Journal of Abrasive Technology, 2 :43-59 DOI Publisher Url
Obi S, Chen X, Blunt L. 2009. Effect of polishing angle on material removal rate and surface finish using bonded abrasive pads Laser Metrology and Machine Performance IX - 9th International Conference and Exhibition on Laser Metrology, Machine Tool, CMM and Robotic Performance, LAMDAMAP 2009, :347-356
Liu Q, Chen X, Gindy N. 2008. Robust design and optimisation of aerospace alloy grinding by different abrasive wheels INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY, 39 :1125-1135 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Liu Q, Chen X, Wang Y, Gindy N. 2008. Empirical modelling of grinding force based on multivariate analysis JOURNAL OF MATERIALS PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY, 203 :420-430 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Wang Y, Chen X, Gindy N, Xie J. 2008. Elastic deformation of a fixture and turbine blades system based on finite element analysis INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY, 36 :296-304 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Wang Y, Hodgson A, Chen X, Gindy N. 2008. A methodology for the development of machining fixtures for components with complicated geometry INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF COMPUTER INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING, 21 :848-856 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Hussain S, Chen X. 2008. Remote milling tool-wear monitoring and direct wear features extraction by image processing International Journal of Internet Manufacturing and Services, 1 :246-261 DOI Publisher Url
Liu Q, Chen X, Gindy N. 2007. Evaluation of superalloy heavy-duty grinding based on multivariate tests PROCEEDINGS OF THE INSTITUTION OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS PART B-JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING MANUFACTURE, 221 :1421-1430 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Feng Z, Chen X. 2007. Image processing of the grinding wheel surface INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY, 32 :452-458 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Feng Z, Chen X. 2007. Image processing of grinding wheel surface INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY, 32 :27-33 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Wang Y, Chen X, Gindy N. 2007. Surface error decomposition for fixture development INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY, 31 :948-956 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Liu Q, Chen X, Gindy N. 2007. Assessment of Al2O3 and superabrasive wheels in nickel-based alloy grinding INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY, 33 :940-951 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Jackson MJ, Robinson GM, Chen X. 2007. Laser processing of high performance grinding wheels International Journal of Manufacturing Technology and Management, 12 :3-24 DOI Publisher Url
Chen X, Griffin J, Liu Q. 2007. Mechanical and thermal behaviours of grinding acoustic emission International Journal of Manufacturing Technology and Management, 12 :184-199 DOI Publisher Url
Chen X, Griffin J. 2007. Grinding acoustic emission classification in terms of mechanical behaviours Key Engineering Materials, 329 :15-20 DOI Publisher Url
Wang Y, Chen X, Liu Q, Gindy N. 2006. Optimisation of machining fixture layout under multi-constraints INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MACHINE TOOLS & MANUFACTURE, 46 :1291-1300 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Liu Q, Chen X, Gindy N. 2006. Investigation of acoustic emission signals under a simulative environment of grinding burn INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MACHINE TOOLS & MANUFACTURE, 46 :284-292 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Griffin J, Chen X. 2006. Classification of the acoustic emission signals of rubbing, ploughing and cutting during single grit scratch tests International Journal of Nanomanufacturing, 1 :189-209 DOI Publisher Url
Chen X, Limchimchol T. 2006. Monitoring grinding wheel redress-life using support vector machines International Journal of Automation and Computing, 3 :56-62 DOI Publisher Url
Liu Q, Chen X, Gindy N. 2005. Fuzzy pattern recognition of AE signals for grinding burn INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MACHINE TOOLS & MANUFACTURE, 45 :811-818 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Jackson MJ, Chen X. 2005. Reducing wear of abrasive wheels grinding aerospace alloys by laser assisted cleaning Proceedings of the World Tribology Congress III - 2005, :939-940 DOI Publisher Url
Chen X, Liu Q, Gindy N. 2005. Signal analysis of acoustic emission for laser imitating grinding burn Key Engineering Materials, 291-292 :91-96 DOI Publisher Url
Wang Y, Chen X, Gindy N. 2005. Deformation analysis of fixturing for workpiece with complex geometry Key Engineering Materials, 291-292 :631-636 DOI Publisher Url
Chen X, Rowe WB, Cai R. 2002. Precision grinding using CBN wheels INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MACHINE TOOLS & MANUFACTURE, 42 :585-593 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Chen X. 2002. The sharpness of grinding wheels: an important measure of grinding behaviour PROCEEDINGS OF THE INSTITUTION OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS PART B-JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING MANUFACTURE, 216 :829-832 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Chen X, Rowe WB, McCormack DF. 2000. Predicting the transitional boundary of tensile residual stress in grinding Abrasives, :28-35
Chen X, Rowe WB, McCormack DF. 1999. Predicting onset of tensile residual stress in grinding Technical Paper - Society of Manufacturing Engineers. AD, :1-10
Chen X, Rowe WB, Allanson DR, Mills B. 1999. A grinding power model for selection of dressing and grinding conditions JOURNAL OF MANUFACTURING SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING-TRANSACTIONS OF THE ASME, 121 :632-637 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Li Y, Rowe WB, Chen X, Mills B. 1999. Study and selection of grinding conditions Part 2: a hybrid intelligent system for selection of grinding conditions PROCEEDINGS OF THE INSTITUTION OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS PART B-JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING MANUFACTURE, 213 :131-142 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Chen X, Rowe WB. 1999. Modelling surface roughness improvement in grinding PROCEEDINGS OF THE INSTITUTION OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS PART B-JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING MANUFACTURE, 213 :93-96 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Chen X, Rowe WB, Mills B, Allanson DR. 1998. Analysis and simulation of the grinding process. Part IV: Effects of wheel wear INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MACHINE TOOLS & MANUFACTURE, 38 :41-49 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Rowe WB, Chen X. 1997. Characterization of the size effect in grinding and the sliced bread analogy INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PRODUCTION RESEARCH, 35 :887-899 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Allanson DR, Rowe WB, Chen X, Boyle A. 1997. Automatic dwell control in computer numerical control plunge grinding PROCEEDINGS OF THE INSTITUTION OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS PART B-JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING MANUFACTURE, 211 :565-575 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Rowe WB, Li Y, Chen X, Mills B. 1996. Case-based reasoning for selection of grinding conditions COMPUTER INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS, 9 :197-205 Author Url
Chen X, Rowe WB, Mills B, Allanson DR. 1996. Analysis and simulation of the grinding process .3. Comparison with experiment INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MACHINE TOOLS & MANUFACTURE, 36 :897-906 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Chen X, Rowe WB. 1996. Analysis and simulation of the grinding process .1. Generation of the grinding wheel surface INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MACHINE TOOLS & MANUFACTURE, 36 :871-882 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Chen X, Rowe WB. 1996. Analysis and simulation of the grinding process .2. Mechanics of grinding INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MACHINE TOOLS & MANUFACTURE, 36 :883-896 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Chen X, Rowe WB, Li Y, Mills B. 1996. Grinding vibration detection using a neural network PROCEEDINGS OF THE INSTITUTION OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS PART B-JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING MANUFACTURE, 210 :349-352 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
CHEN X, ALLANSON D, THOMAS A, MORUZZI JL, ROWE WB. 1994. SIMULATION OF FEED CYCLES FOR GRINDING BETWEEN CENTERS INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MACHINE TOOLS & MANUFACTURE, 34 :603-616 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Allanson DR, Chen X, Rowe WB. Life cycle model of grinding process Computers in Industry, 36 :5-11 DOI
Allanson DR, Rowe WB, Chen X, Boyle A. Automatic Control of Dwell Time in CNC Plunge Grinding Operations Proceedings of the Thirty-Second International Matador Conference, :325-330 DOI Publisher Url
Allanson DR, Rowe WB, Chen X. The Coolant Coupling Method Applied to Touch Dressing in High Frequency Internal Grinding Proceedings of the Thirty-Second International Matador Conference, :337-340 DOI Publisher Url
Chen X, Griffin J. Grinding Acoustic Emission Classification in Terms of Mechanical Behaviours Key Engineering Materials, 329 :15-20 DOI Publisher Url
Chen X, Li HL, Cao HY, Wharton J, Allanson D, Hu ZQ. Grinding for Microstructural Functional Surface Advanced Materials Research, 1136 :48-53 DOI Publisher Url
Conference publication
Lu K, Chen X, Gu F. 2023. Experimental Investigation on the Vibration of the Thin-Walled Cylindrical Machining ICAC 2023 - 28th International Conference on Automation and Computing, DOI Publisher Url
Ahuir-Torres JI, Chen X, Mason L, Gambron P, Walker DD, Yu G, Li H, Mishra R, Akar Y, Jackson FF, Bingham PA. 2022. Study of the Normal Force and Velocity Influence on the Fused Silica Scratching Mechanisms with α-Alumina Grit at Atomic Scale via Reaxff Reactive Molecular Dynamic Simulations Proceedings of the 24th International Symposium on Advances in Abrasive Technology, The 24th International Symposium on Advances in Abrasive Technology (ISAAT) DOI Public Url
Yuan Q, Chen X, Wen D. 2022. Removal Mechanism of Abrasive Jet Polishing with a Novel Nozzle Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 15th Global Congress on Manufacturing and Management (GCMM 2021) 2198 :012025 DOI Publisher Url Public Url
Sufian M, Chen X. 2022. Robotic Grinding for Surface Repair Advances in Manufacturing Processes, Intelligent Methods and Systems in Production Engineering, 15th Globe Congress on Manufacturing and Management (GCMM) 335 :257-272 DOI Publisher Url Public Url
Ibrahim EE, Ewad H, Chen X, Batako ADL. 2022. Grinding of Titanium Alloys (Ti-6Al-4V) Using Vibration Assisted Machining Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, 335 LNNS :86-94 DOI Publisher Url
Tipparthi VK, Novovic D, Chen X, Batako ADL. 2022. Design and Development of a Dual Flow System for Fluid Delivery in Grinding Application Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, 335 LNNS :370-380 DOI Publisher Url
Wang Z, Lu K, Chen X, Zhen D, Gu F, Ball AD. 2022. Rapid State of Health Estimation of Lithium-ion Batteries based on An Active Acoustic Emission Sensing Method 2022 27th International Conference on Automation and Computing: Smart Systems and Manufacturing, ICAC 2022, DOI Publisher Url
Guo L, Ma Y, Wang Y, Wang C, Liao Z, Li B, Chen X. 2020. Acoustic emission intelligent prediction of grinding surface roughness based on BP neural network Proceedings - 2020 3rd World Conference on Mechanical Engineering and Intelligent Manufacturing, WCMEIM 2020, :373-376 DOI Publisher Url
Chen X, Tokucoglu H, El Rhalibi A, Opoz T. 2019. Sensor Based Cost Modelling for a Knowledge Support System Development IEEE International conference on automation and computing DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Ibrahim EE, Checkley M, Chen X, Sharp M, Liang W, Yuan S, Batako ADL. 2019. Process Performance of Low Frequency Vibratory Grinding of Inconel 718 Yarlagadda PKDV, Xavior AM, Gibson I, Zhu Y. DIGITAL MANUFACTURING TRANSFORMING INDUSTRY TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE GROWTH, 14th Global Congress on Manufacturing and Management (GCMM) 30 :530-535 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Oluwajobi AO, Chen X. 2016. Choosing Appropriate Interatomic Potentials for Nanometric Molecular Dynamics (MD) Simulations Key Engineering Materials, 686 :194-199 DOI Publisher Url
Oluwajobi AO, Chen X. 2016. On Atomic Surface Roughness Evaluation Key Engineering Materials, 686 :200-203 DOI Publisher Url
Chen X, Morgan MN. 2016. ADVANCES IN QUALITY AND PRODUCTIVITY IN PRECISION GRINDING -A REVIEW OF SELECTED RESEARCH PROCEEDINGS OF THE ASME 11TH INTERNATIONAL MANUFACTURING SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING CONFERENCE, 2016, VOL 1, 11th ASME International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference (MSEC) DOI Author Url
Chen X. 2016. Adaptive grinding strategy development Materials Science Forum, 874 :64-69 DOI Publisher Url
Opoz TT, Chen X. 2014. Single Grit Scratch Tests To Explore The Material Removal Mechanism In Grinding At Micro Scale The 16th International Conference on Machine Design and Production, The 16th International Conference on Machine Design and Production 1 :525-539
Opoz TT, Chen X. 2013. Comparison of Material Removal Characteristics in Single and Multiple Edges Scratches The 16th International Symposium on Advances in Abrasive Technology (ISAAT 2013)
Opoz TT, Chen X. 2013. Experimental and Numerical Study on Scratching Test Proceeding of the 11th International Conference on Manufacturing Research (ICMR13), 11th International Conference on Manufacturing Research (ICMR13)
Öpöz TT, Chen X. 2013. Acoustic emission features of material removal during single grit scratching ICAC 2013 - Proceedings of the 19th International Conference on Automation and Computing: Future Energy and Automation, :223-228
Opoz TT, Chen X. 2012. Grinding Surface Creation Simulation Using Finite Element Method and Molecular Dynamics The 10th Asia-Pacific Conference on Materials Processing (APCMP2012)
Chen X, Mohamed A, Oluwajobi A. 2012. Investigation of AE Features in Grinding Ball A, Mishra R, Gu F, Rao BKN. 25TH INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS ON CONDITION MONITORING AND DIAGNOSTIC ENGINEERING (COMADEM 2012), 25th International Congress on Condition Monitoring and Diagnostic Engineering (COMADEM) 364 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Oluwajobi A, Chen X. 2012. Multi-Pass Nanometric Machining Simulation using the Molecular Dynamics (MD) Morgan MN, Shaw A, Mgaloblishvili O. PRECISION MACHINING VI, 6th International Congress of Precision Machining (ICPM 2011) 496 :241-246 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Oluwajobi A, Chen X. 2012. THE EFFECT OF THE VARIATION OF TOOL END GEOMETRY ON MATERIAL REMOVAL MECHANISMS IN NANOMACHINING Kundrak J, Varga G, Deszpoth I. 13TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON TOOLS, 13th International Conference on Tools (ICT 2012) :71-76 Author Url
Oluwajobi A, Chen X. 2012. ACOUSTIC EMISSION DETECTION SIGNALS IN THE EXPERIMENTAL VALIDATION OF NANOMETRIC MACHINING SIMULATIONS Kundrak J, Varga G, Deszpoth I. 13TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON TOOLS, 13th International Conference on Tools (ICT 2012) :395-400 Author Url
Öpöz TT, Chen X. 2011. Process monitoring and metrology for single grit grinding test performance Proceedings of 2011 17th International Conference on Automation and Computing, ICAC 2011, :143-148
Chen X, Mohamed A, Folkes J. 2011. Grinding monitoring through thermal acoustic emission signatures Tawakoli T. ADVANCES IN ABRASIVE TECHNOLOGY XIV, 14th International Symposium on Advances in Abrasive Technology (ISAAT 2011) 325 :287-+ DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Opoz TT, Chen X. 2010. Finite element simulation of chip formation Future Technologies in Computing and Engineering: Proceedings of Computing and Engineering Annual Researchers' Conference 2010: CEARC’10
Opoz TT, Chen X. 2010. An Investigation of the Rubbing and Ploughing in Single Grain Grinding using Finite Element Method 8th International Conference on Manufacturing Research
Opoz TT, Chen X. 2010. Numerical Simulation of Single Grit Grinding 16th International Conference on Automation & Computing
Chen X, Oepoez TT. 2010. Simulation of Grinding Surface Creation - A Single Grit Approach Liao YS, Chen CCA, Chao CL, Tso PL. ADVANCES IN ABRASIVE TECHNOLOGY XIII, 13th International Symposium on Advances in Abrasive Technology/1st Cross-Strait Conference on Precision Machining 126-128 :23-28 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Opoz TT, Chen X. 2010. Single Grit Grinding Simulation by Using Finite Element Analysis American Institute of Physics Conf. Proc: Advances in Materials and Processing Technologies AMPT2010 International Conference 1315 :1467-1472
Mohammed A, Folkes J, Chen X. 2010. Detection of High and Low Temperature in the Grinding Zone using Laser Irradiation Technique Hinduja S, Li L. PROCEEDINGS OF THE 36TH INTERNATIONAL MATADOR CONFERENCE, 36th International MATADOR Conference :97-100 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Opoz TT, Chen X. 2009. Finite element simulation of grinding process and micro-scale abrasive wear Proceedings of Computing and Engineering Annual Researchers' Conference 2009: CEARC’09
Chen X, Griffin J. 2009. Grinding Burn and Chatter Classification Using Genetic Programming Kuriyagawa T, Zhou L, Yan J, Yoshihara N. ADVANCES IN ABRASIVE TECHNOLOGY XI, 11th International Symposium on Advances in Abrasive Technology 389-390 :90-+ DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Guo L, Chen X. 2007. Acoustic emission from high efficiency deep grinding of engineering ceramics ICRM 2007 - 4th International Conference on Responsive Manufacturing,
Jackson MJ, Khangar A, Chen X, Robinson GM, Venkatesh VC, Dahotre NB. 2007. Laser cleaning and dressing of vitrified grinding wheels JOURNAL OF MATERIALS PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY, 3rd International Conference on Advanced Manufacturing Technology (ICMAT) 185 :17-23 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Jackson MJ, Robinson GM, Chen X. 2006. Laser surface preparation of vitrified grinding wheels JOURNAL OF MATERIALS ENGINEERING AND PERFORMANCE, 4th International Surface Engineering Congress and Exposition 15 :247-250 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Feng Z, Chen X. 2006. Grinding wheel loading features extracted by image processing Cai G, Xu XP, Kang R. ADVANCES IN GRINDING AND ABRASIVE TECHNOLOGY XIII, 13th Conference on Abrasive Technology in China 304-305 :14-18 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Jackson MJ, Robinson GM, Chen X. 2006. Laser Surface Preparation of Vitrified Grinding Wheels Jackson MJ, Ahmed W. SURFACE ENGINEERING, PROCEEDINGS, 4th International Surface Engineering Congress (ISEC) :126-+ Author Url
Sun DY, Chen X, Du FS, Zhu GM, Zhou JG. 2005. Dynamic thickness simulation of five-stand continuous cold rolling JOURNAL OF MATERIALS PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY, International Forum on the Advances in Materials Processing Technology 167 :218-223 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Wang Y, Chen X, Gindy N. 2005. Fixturing error measurement and analysis using CMMs Jiang XJ, Whitehouse DJ. 7TH INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON MEASUREMENT TECHNOLOGY AND INTELLIGENT INSTRUMENTS, 7th Symposium on Measurement Technology and Intelligent Instruments 13 :163-166 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Chen X, Wang Y, Liu Q, Gindy N. 2004. A method of clamping optimisation for machining fixture Hinduja S. PROCEEDINGS OF THE 34TH INTERNATIONAL MATADOR CONFERENCE, 34th International MATADOR Conference :51-56 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Chen X, Limchimchol T, Hussain S, Liu G. 2004. Remote process monitoring through Internet Cheng K, Webb D, Marsh R. ADVANCES IN E-ENGINEERING AND DIGITAL ENTERPRISE TECHNOLOGY-I, PROCEEDINGS, 4th International Conference on e-Engineering and Digital Enterprise Technology (e-ENGDET) :401-407 Author Url
Chen X, Feng Z, Pashby I. 2003. AI(2)O(3) grinding wheel cleaning using Nd : YAG laser Qin Y, Juster N. ADVANCES IN MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY - XVII, 1st International Conference on Manufacturing Research (ICMR2003) Incorporating with the 19th National Conference on Manufacturing Research (NCMR) :27-31 Author Url
Wang Y, Chen X, Liu Q, Gindy N. 2003. Fixture evaluation based on CMM Ford DG. LASER METROLOGY AND MACHINE PERFORMANCE VI, 6th International Conference and Exhibition on Laser Metrology, Machine Tool, CMM and Robot Performance (LAMDAMAP 2003) :231-241 Author Url
Chen X. 2001. The sharpness of grinding wheel Pham DT, Dimov SS, OHagan V. ADVANCES IN MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY - XV, 17th National Conference on Manufacturing Research :137-142 Author Url
Chen X, Feng Z, Thomson G. 2001. Grinding wheel cleaning using CO2 laser Pham DT, Dimov SS, OHagan V. ADVANCES IN MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY - XV, 17th National Conference on Manufacturing Research :161-166 Author Url
Liu Q, Wang Y, Geldart M, Chen X, Gindy N. 2001. The developing status of condition monitoring systems in grinding processes Cheng K, Webb D. ADVANCES IN MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY-XVI, 18th National Conference on Manufacturing Research :533-537 Author Url
Chen X. 2001. Knowledge structure issues for manufacturing technology Cheng K, Webb D. ADVANCES IN MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY-XVI, 18th National Conference on Manufacturing Research :261-265 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Chen X, Rowe WB, McCormack DF. 2000. Analysis of the transitional temperature for tensile residual stress in grinding JOURNAL OF MATERIALS PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY, 15th International Conference on Computer-Aided Production Engineering (CAPE'99) 107 :216-221 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Chen X, Allanson DR, Rowe WB. 1998. Life cycle model of the grinding process COMPUTERS IN INDUSTRY, Advanced Summer Institute on Life Cycle Approaches to Production Systems - Management, Control, Supervision (ASI 96) 36 :5-11 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Chen X, Rowe WB. 1998. Modelling surface roughness improvement in grinding Baines RW, TalebBendiab A, Zhao Z. ADVANCES IN MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY XII, 14th National Conference on Manufacturing Research :37-42 Author Url
Rowe WB, Li Y, Chen X, Mills B. 1997. An intelligent multiagent approach for selection of grinding conditions CIRP ANNALS 1997 MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY, VOLUME 46/1/1997, 47th General Assembly of CIRP - Manufacturing Technology 46 :233-238 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Chen X, Wharton J. Functional microstructural surface manufacturing and assessment 5th International Conference of Bionic Engineering (ICBE'16) Public Url
Chen X, Li L, Wu Q. Effects of Abrasive Grit Shape on Grinding Performance IEEE xplore, 23rd International Conference on Automation & Computing DOI Publisher Url Public Url
Tian Z, Chen X, Xu X. Investigation of Removal Mechanism of 4H-SiC and 6H-SiC Substrates Using Molecular Dynamics Simulation Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 15th Global Congress on Manufacturing and Management (GCMM) Public Url
Chapters
Tokucoglu H, Chen X, ElRhalibi A, Opoz T. 2022. A Manufacturing Cost Estimation by Utilizing a Novel Sensor Based Cost Model in a Knowledge Management System Advances in Manufacturing Processes, Intelligent Methods and Systems in Production Engineering 335 :667-382 Springer DOI Publisher Url
Chen X. 2009. Machining Dynamics in Grinding Processes Springer Series in Advanced Manufacturing :233-262 DOI Publisher Url
Rowe WB, Chen X, Mills B. 1995. Towards an Adaptive Strategy for Dressing in Grinding Operations Proceedings of the Thirty-First International Matador Conference :415-420 Macmillan Education UK 9781349137985 DOI Publisher Url
preprint
Yuan Q, Chen X, Wen D. 2021. Constrained Abrasive Jet Polishing with a Tangentially Aligned Nozzle Shroud Research Square Platform LLC DOI Publisher Url
Thesis/Dissertation
Tokucoglu H. 2021. A MANUFACTURING COST ESTIMATION BY UTILIZING A NOVEL SENSOR BASED COST MODEL IN A KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Chen X, Opoz T, El Rhalibi A. Publisher Url Public Url
Books (authored)
Burduk A, Batako ADL, Chen X, Karyono K, Wyczókowski R. 2018. Preface 335 LN American Chemical Society 9783030905316 DOI Publisher Url
Chen X, Chen WH. 2011. Proceedings of 2011 17th International Conference on Automation and Computing, ICAC 2011: Preface
Chen X, Liu Q, Gindy N. 2005. Signal analysis of acoustic emission for laser imitating grinding burn Tamaki J, Kuriyagawa T, Baron YM. 291-292 :91-96 TRANS TECH PUBLICATIONS LTD DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Wang Y, Chen X, Gindy N. 2005. Deformation analysis of fixturing for workpiece with complex geometry 291-292 :631-636 TRANS TECH PUBLICATIONS LTD DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Liu Y, Chen X. 2004. A study on the abrasive water jet cutting for granite 257-258 :527-532 TRANS TECH PUBLICATIONS LTD DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Chen X, Feng Z, Pashby I. 2004. Comparison of laser cleaning of Al2O3 and CBN grinding wheels Pearce T, Gao Y, Tamaki J, Kuriyasawa T. 257-258 :365-370 TRANS TECH PUBLICATIONS LTD DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Chen X, Feng Z, Pashby I. 2004. A study on laser cleaning of Al2O3 grinding wheels Pearce T, Gao Y, Tamaki J, Kuriyasawa T. 257-258 :359-364 TRANS TECH PUBLICATIONS LTD DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Chen X, Feng ZM. 2003. Effectiveness of laser cleaning for grinding wheel loading 238-2 :289-294 TRANS TECH PUBLICATIONS LTD DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Editorial/letter to the editor
Jackson MJ, Cheng K, Chen X. 2017. Special Issue: Grinding Technology-Commemorating the Scientific Contributions by Professor Stephen Malkin JOURNAL OF MANUFACTURING SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING-TRANSACTIONS OF THE ASME, 139 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Research Grants Awarded:
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, Under the skin of polishing - from nano to macro, Grant value (£): 286,788, Duration of research project: 30 months. 2021
Editorial boards:
Chinese Journal of Mechanical Engineering, Member of editorial board, https://cjme.springeropen.com/about/editorial-board. 2019
International Journal of Abrasive Technology, Editor in Chief, https://www.inderscience.com/jhome.php?jcode=ijat. 2016