2004.01 ―2008.06, National University of Singapore, Doctor
2001.07 ―2003.09, National University of Singapore, Master
1992.09 ―1996.07, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Bachelor

2017.01--present Associate Professor, School of Mechanical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2009.07--2016.12 , Assitant Professor, School of Mechanical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2008.11 –2008.06, Senior Research Engineer, United Technologies Research Center, (China), Shanghai.
1995.05-2000.10, Engineer, Shanghai International Airport Co. Ltd.

Motion Control;
Linux-Based CNC systems;
Electrical Discharge Machining

2018.01-2019.12, 5-axis WEDM machine for machining disc slots, National Science and Technology Major Project (2018ZX04005001), PI

2017.01-2020.12，，Servo control of discharging gap in 5-6 axes electrical discharging machining, National Natural and Science Project (51675340), PI

2014.01 – 2016.12， Precision, efficient uni-directional WEDM machine, National Science and Technology Major Project (2014ZX04001061), Subproject PI

2012.01 – 2015.12，Research on WEDM of variable height workpieces, National Natural and Science Project (51175337), PI

2011.01- 2012.12，Design of a Multi-Axis WEDM machine for complex medical system components, Open Project from State Key Lab of Mechanical System and Vibration, PI

2011.01- 2012.12，Motion simulation of a 5-axis EDM machine, Micro-structures and Micro-manufacture Lab of Harbin Institute of Technology, PI

2009.01--2010.12，Uni-directional, precise, effective WEDM machine with automatic threading, National Science and Technology Major Project, CO-PI

2008.09-2010.11， Key technologies and equipment of an effective and precise uni-directional WEDM machine, Key project of 863 Plan, CO-PI

2013.01-2017.12， Mechanism on high speed arc discharging machining, Key Project of National Natural and Science Foundation ( 51235007) , Participant

Book：
Xi, X.-C.，Poo， A.-N.，Hong，G.-S.，Improving contouring accuracy in CNC machines: compensation and control， Lambert Academic Publishing，Germany, 2011

Journal papers:
[1] Liu, H.-D., Xi, X.-C., Chen, M., Zhao, W.-S.
A look-ahead transition algorithm and jump motion planning in multi-axis EDM for shrouded blisks
(2018) International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 98 (1-4), pp. 947-958.


[2] Liu, H.-D., Xi, X.-C., Liang, W., Chen, M., Chen, H., Zhao, W.-S., A look-ahead transition algorithm for jump motions with short line segments in EDM (2018) International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 95 (1-4), pp. 1409-1419.


[3] Xi, X.-C., Chen, H., Zhao, W.-S., Simplification of a G-Code Feeding Path in Roughing Multi-Axis Electrical Discharging Machining for Shrouded Blisks with a Contour Error Constraint (2017) Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, Transactions of the ASME, 139 (11), pp.111013


[4] Chen, M., Xi, X.-C., Zhao, W.-S., Chen, H., Liu, H.-D., A universal velocity limit curve generator considering abnormal tool path geometry for CNC machine tools (2017) Journal of Manufacturing Systems, 44, pp. 295-301.

[5] Chen, H., Xi, X.-C., Zhao, W.-S., Chen, M., Feedrate planning for synchronized movements involving rotary axes in multi-axis EDM for shrouded blisks (2017) International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 90 (9-12), pp. 2645-2654.

[6] Chen, H., Zhao, W.-S., Xi, X.-C., Chen, M., Liang, W., Non-circular parametric curve and curved surface interpolation and tool compensation for WEDM based on unit arc length increment method (2017) International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 88 (5-8), pp. 1257-1266.

[7] Xi, X.-C., Chen, M., Zhao, W.-S., Improving electrical discharging machining efficiency by using a Kalman filter for estimating gap voltages (2017) Precision Engineering, 47, pp. 182-190.

[8] Xi, X.-C., Zhao, W.-S., Poo, A.-N., Improving CNC contouring accuracy by robust digital integral sliding mode control (2015) International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, 88, pp. 51-61.

[9] Chen, M., Zhao, W.-S., Xi, X.-C., Augmented Taylor's expansion method for B-spline curve interpolation for CNC machine tools (2015) International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, 94, pp. 109-119.

[10] Xi, X.-C., Dou, S.-C., Zhao, W.-S., Online estimation of workpiece height by least squares support vector machines in wire electrical discharge machining (2014) Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, 228 (14), pp. 2618-2631.

[11] Liang, S., Zhao, W., Xi, X., Design of a real-time NURBS interpolator with constant segment length for milling EDM (2013) International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 67 (1-4), pp. 427-440.

[12] Liu, X., Kang, X., Xi, X., Liang, W., Zhao, W., Electrode feed path planning for multi-axis EDM of integral shrouded impeller (2013) International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 68 (5-8), pp. 1697-1706.

[13] Dou, S.-C., Xi, X.-C., Zhao, W.-S., Workpiece height estimation in wire electrical discharge machining by using support vector regression (2013) Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 227 (4), pp. 565-577.

[14] Jiang, Y., Zhao, W., Xi, X., Kang, X., Gu, L., Vibration assisted EDM of small-hole using voice coil motor (2012) Procedia CIRP, 1 (1), pp. 645-650.


[15] Jiang, Y., Zhao, W., Xi, X., A study on pulse control for small-hole electrical discharge machining, (2012) Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 212 (7), pp. 1463-1471.


[16] Jiang, Y., Zhao, W., Xi, X., Gu, L., Kang, X., Detecting discharge status of small-hole EDM based on wavelet transform (2012) International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 61 (1-4), pp. 171-183.

[17] Jiang, Y., Zhao, W., Xi, X., Gu, L., Adaptive control for small-hole EDM process with wavelet transform detecting method (2012) Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology, 26 (6), pp. 1885-1890.


[18] Huo, F., Xi, X.-C., Poo, A.-N., Generalized Taylor series expansion for free-form two-dimensional contour error compensation (2012) International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, 53 (1), pp. 91-99.


[19] Li, L., Gu, L., Xi, X., Zhao, W., Influence of flushing on performance of EDM with bunched electrode (2012) International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 58 (1-4), pp. 187-194.


[20] Xi, X.-C., Poo, A.-N., Hong, G.-S., Huo, F., Experimental implementation of Taylor series expansion error compensation on a bi-axial CNC machine (2011) International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 53 (1-4), pp. 285-299.

[21] Xi, X.-C., Poo, A.-N., Hong, G.-S., Tracking error-based static friction compensation for a bi-axial CNC machine (2010) Precision Engineering, 34 (3), pp. 480-488.


[22] Xi, X.-C., Hong, G.-S., Poo, A.-N., Improving CNC contouring accuracy by integral sliding mode control (2010) Mechatronics, 20 (4), pp. 442-452.



[23] Xi, X.-C., Poo, A.-N., Hong, G.-S., Improving contouring accuracy by tuning gains for a bi-axial CNC machine (2009) International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, 49 (5), pp. 395-406.


[24] Xi, X.-C., Poo, A.-N., Hong, G.-S., Taylor series expansion error compensation for a bi-axial CNC machine (2008) Conference Proceedings - IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man and Cybernetics, 4811518, pp. 1614-1619.


[25] Xi, X.-C., Poo, A.-N., Chou, S.-K., Support vector regression model predictive control on a HVAC plant (2007) Control Engineering Practice, 15 (8), pp. 897-908.

Conference papers:
[1] Huo, F., Xi, X., Poo, A., Effect of servo control frequency on contour errors in a bi-axial CNC machine (2010) 2010 IEEE International Conference on Mechatronics and Automation, ICMA 2010, 5589372, pp. 1132-1136.
[2] Liu, X., Kang, X., Xi, X., Zhao, W., Numerical simulation of uneven wear of shaped electrode in EDM (2010) 16th International Symposium on Electromachining, ISEM 2010, pp. 155-158.

1. C++ Programming Language
2. Design and Manufacturing I
3. Comprehensive experiments in Mechanical Engineering II

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