Innovation Catalyst Award
Xinsheng Wang
Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, China
| Xinsheng Wang | |
|---|---|
| Affiliation | Zhengzhou University of Light Industry |
| Country | China |
| Scopus ID | 37064068100 |
| Documents | 30 |
| Citations | 262 |
| h-index | 10 |
| Subject Area | Coatings |
| Event | Global Composite Awards |
The Innovation Catalyst Award recognizes research activity associated with innovation in coatings and related materials technologies. This academic recognition profile presents the documented research indicators and subject-area alignment of Xinsheng Wang of Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, China. The profile records 30 Scopus-indexed documents, 262 citations, and a Scopus h-index of 10, based on the supplied researcher information. [1]
Abstract
Xinsheng Wang is a researcher affiliated with Zhengzhou University of Light Industry whose documented research profile is associated with the field of coatings. According to the supplied Scopus information, the researcher has 30 documents, 262 citations, and an h-index of 10. The Innovation Catalyst Award profile highlights the relationship between research activity, materials development, coating technologies, and broader applications of engineered surface systems. Coatings research encompasses the development and characterization of surface layers intended to modify properties such as protection, durability, functionality, adhesion, thermal response, corrosion resistance, and environmental performance. [1]
Keywords
Coatings, Advanced Coatings, Coating Materials, Protective Coatings, Functional Coatings, Surface Engineering, Materials Science, Coating Technology, Composite Materials, Innovation Catalyst Award, Global Composite Awards.
Introduction
Coatings constitute an important research area within materials science and engineering because engineered surfaces can provide targeted properties while preserving the characteristics of an underlying substrate. Modern coating research may involve polymeric, ceramic, metallic, hybrid, nanostructured, and composite systems designed for specific operating environments. Research in this area commonly addresses coating formulation, deposition, microstructure, interfacial behavior, mechanical performance, corrosion protection, wear resistance, thermal stability, and functional surface characteristics. [1]
Research Profile
Xinsheng Wang is affiliated with Zhengzhou University of Light Industry in China. The supplied bibliometric information identifies coatings as the principal subject area for this recognition profile. The associated Scopus Author ID is 37064068100. The reported publication record contains 30 documents, while the reported citation count is 262 and the h-index is 10. [1]
Research Contributions
Research associated with coatings contributes to the broader development of engineered material surfaces. Depending on the coating system and application, relevant research dimensions may include material selection, surface preparation, coating deposition, interfacial bonding, microstructural control, mechanical integrity, chemical stability, and long-term performance. These areas are particularly relevant to composite and advanced-material systems where the surface can influence the durability and functional behavior of a component. [1]
Publications
The supplied research profile reports 30 Scopus-indexed documents for Xinsheng Wang. The available information does not provide a verified publication list or individual DOI records in the source data supplied for this page. Accordingly, individual publication titles and DOI identifiers are not reproduced here without source verification. The Scopus author profile provides the appropriate source for reviewing the researcher’s indexed documents and publication record. [1]
Research Impact
The reported Scopus metrics provide quantitative indicators of the visibility and citation activity associated with the researcher’s indexed publication record. The profile contains 262 citations across 30 documents and a reported h-index of 10. [1] Such indicators can provide contextual evidence when reviewing a research profile, although bibliometric measures should be interpreted alongside publication quality, research originality, methodological contribution, collaboration, field-specific citation practices, and the substantive significance of individual studies. [1]
Award Suitability
The supplied subject-area classification of Coatings provides a direct thematic connection with the Innovation Catalyst Award profile. The research area is relevant to advanced surface systems, coating materials, functional surfaces, and engineering applications. The documented Scopus indicators further provide a quantitative basis for presenting the researcher’s academic profile. [1]
Conclusion
The Innovation Catalyst Award profile for Xinsheng Wang presents a research record associated with coatings and related materials research at Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, China. The supplied Scopus information records 30 documents, 262 citations, and an h-index of 10. The profile demonstrates a documented academic connection with coatings, a field that encompasses protective, functional, and advanced surface technologies. Further evaluation of individual research contributions can be undertaken through the researcher’s indexed publications and the relevant award-review criteria. [1]
External Links
References
- Elsevier. (2026). Scopus author details: Xinsheng Wang, Author ID 37064068100. Scopus.
https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=37064068100 - Global Composite Awards. (2026). Global Composite Awards.
https://globalcompositeawards.com/




. With a Ph.D. from Georgia Institute of Technology, he has held key roles in academia and industry, including POSCO E&C and Daegu University. A prolific researcher, he leads cutting-edge projects in digital twins, CFRP reinforcements, and AI-driven structural analysis 
. He actively contributes to global conferences and editorial boards, shaping the future of civil engineering innovation
.
Ph.D. in Civil Engineering – Georgia Institute of Technology (2010)
Professor & Head – Inha University (2024–Present)
. Committed to innovation, he continues to pioneer advanced construction materials, ensuring structural integrity and sustainability for future generations 
.
. His research spans
for predictive maintenance. His work on carbon fiber reinforcement
aims at sustainable infrastructure
. With expertise in high-speed rail bridge dynamics
and concrete deterioration analysis
, his research contributes to safer, longer-lasting structures in civil engineering.
Best Paper Award – Korea Society of Civil Engineers
Flexural capacity of fiber reinforced concrete with a consideration of concrete strength and fiber content – Construction and Building Materials (2017) –
Cited by: 173
Influence of concrete strength combined with fiber content in the residual flexural strengths of fiber reinforced concrete – Composite Structures (2017) –
Investigation of extreme environmental conditions and design thermal gradients during construction for prestressed concrete bridge girders – Journal of Bridge Engineering (2012) – 

Application of probabilistic neural networks for prediction of concrete strength – Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering (2005) – 
Analysis of thermal environmental effects on precast, prestressed concrete bridge girders: temperature differentials and thermal deformations – Advances in Structural Engineering (2012) – 
Crack-closing performance of NiTi and NiTiNb fibers in cement mortar beams using shape memory effects – Composite Structures (2018) – 
Experimental study of the reinforcement effect of macro-type high strength polypropylene on the flexural capacity of concrete – Construction and Building Materials (2016) –
A vision-based dynamic rotational angle measurement system for large civil structures – Sensors (2012) – 
, is a Research Engineer at INSA Lyon’s MATEIS Laboratory (CorrIS team)
. Her expertise lies in electrochemistry, corrosion, inhibitors,
. She earned her Ph.D. from the University of Toulouse in 2012
and completed a post-doctorate at CIRIMAT UMR CNRS 5085, Toulouse
. Recently, she was awarded her Habilitation to supervise research (HDR) from INSA Lyon and Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1
. Passionate about advancing material science, Dr. Joly-Marcelin contributes significantly to the understanding and innovation in corrosion science. 
Post-Doctorate (Jan. 2013 – Dec. 2014): CIRIMAT, Toulouse, focusing on electrochemical behavior of Al alloys in hybrid sol-gel coatings, in collaboration with EADS IW and Paris laboratories.
Ph.D. (Oct. 2009 – Dec. 2012): University of Toulouse, specializing in corrosion of martensitic stainless steel, CIRIMAT UMR CNRS 5085.
. She honed her expertise further during her postdoctoral studies at CIRIMAT, contributing to cutting-edge advancements in hybrid sol-gel coatings and electrochemical behavior analysis 
. Her primary focus is on electrochemistry
, particularly the mechanisms of corrosion and the development of inhibitors for enhanced material longevity
. She explores advanced
. Utilizing tools like global and local electrochemical impedance spectroscopies and hybrid sol-gel coatings, she aims to innovate solutions for corrosion challenges 
Dielectric properties of materials showing constant-phase-element (CPE) impedance response – Cited by: 529
(2013)