MSE Seminar: Xiaoxi Wang

Event interval: Single day event
Campus location: Bagley Hall (BAG)
Campus room: 154
Accessibility Contact: Matthew Yankowitz, myank@uw.edu
Event Types: Lectures/Seminars

Title: Materials Development and Case Study for Aerospace Applications

Abstract: The talk will focus on materials development and case studies for aerospace applications, highlighting innovations in advanced materials such as composites, plastics, and foams used in commercial airplanes. Dr. Wang will cover his career journey, the critical roles of materials and process engineers in aerospace, and specific case studies including cryogenic insulation, foam ducts, foam art frames, and expandable tooling for composites repair and manufacturing. Emphasizing the importance of meeting design loads, environmental conditions, and maintainability while balancing cost, manufacturability, sustainability, safety, and lifecycle value. Dr. Wang will also reflect on his professional growth, encouraging active involvement in professional associations, persistence, and embracing diversity, underscoring the broad impact of materials throughout an aircraft’s lifecycle.

Bio: Dr. Xiaoxi Wang, a Boeing Technical Fellow and Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) Fellow, is from the Boeing Commercial Airplanes Product Development (BAC PD) focusing on Technology, Materials, and Sustainability. Holder of 47 issued U.S. patents with 27 more pending, his work has been adopted across more than 3,000 Boeing aircrafts, including 737, 787 and 777X. Dr. Wang produced over 20 publications for major journals and international conferences. Prior to joining Boeing in 2012, he was a Senior Scientist and an National Science Foundation (NSF) Grant Awardee/PI in MicroGREEN Polymers Inc. He takes leadership roles in professional organizations including Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE), Asian American Engineer of the Year (AAEOY), Foam Expo North America, Boeing collaboration with University of Washington Materials Science & Engineering Department, Boeing Leadership Network (BLN), and Boeing Asian and Pacific Association (BAPA). He was elected as Conference Chair for FOAMS® 2026.
Dr. Wang earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from University of Washington in 2007. He was named 2025 BCA PD Engineer of the Year.