Publications

Journal Papers (* corresponding author):

2025

1.  R.D Pi, X. Yu*, “Modal expansion-based data generation approach for deep learning-enabled sound source localization in a small enclosure.” Applied Acoustics 241 111023 (2026).

2.  H. Pan, Y. Li, X. Yu, K. Zhou*, “Tensegrity structure-inspired tunable membrane-type acoustic metamaterials: Conceptual design, fabrication, and performance investigation. ” Thin-Walled Structures, 113717. (2025) (IF: 6.6).

3. Z.D. Li, X. Wang, Z.G. Wang, X.W. Li, X. Yu, R. Seeram, Y. Lu, L. Cheng, “Emerging acousto-mechanical metamaterials: From physics-guided design to coupling-driven performance. ” Materials Today (2025). (IF: 22).

4. S. Li, X. Yu. Cheng*, “Slow waves in ducts with external SBH insertion and perforated boundaries”, 236, 110754 Applied Acoustics, (2025) (IF: 3.4).

5. X. Jin, H. Fang*, Q. Zhang, X. Yu, L. Cheng. “Topology optimization of sub-chambers in a reconfigurable modular origami silencer for tunable and broadband sound attenuation”. Applied Acoustics, 239, 110868. (2025) (IF: 3.4).

6.  Y. Z. Li, L. F. Li, L. Xiao, L. Cheng, X. Yu*, “Enhancing ventilation window acoustics with sonic black hole integration: A performance evaluation”, Applied Acoustics, 229, 110388 (2025) (IF: 3.4).

7.  R. D. Pi, X. Yu*, “Uncertainty Estimation for Sound Source Localization”, IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement (2025) (IF: 5.6).

8.  L. Xiao, X. Sun, L. Cheng, X. Yu*, “Broadband and robust vibration reduction in lattice-core sandwich beam with 3D-printed QZS resonators”, Composite Structures, 118626 (2025). (IF: 6.3).

9.  S. Li, X. Yu*. Cheng*, “Enhancing wave retarding and sound absorption performances in perforation-modulated sonic black hole structures”, Journal of Sound and Vibration, 118765 (2024) (IF: 4.3).

2024

10. Z. Li, X. Wang, K. Zeng, Z. Guo, C. Li, X. Yu*, F. Seeram, Z. Wang*, Y. Lu*, “Unprecedented mechanical wave energy absorption observed in multifunctional bioinspired architected metamaterials”. NPG Asia Materials, 16(1), 45. (2024) (IF: 8.6).

11. K. W. Tse, R. Pi, W. Yang, X. Yu, C. Y. Wen*. “Advancing UAV-based Inspection System: The USSA-Net Segmentation Approach to Crack Quantification”. IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement (2024). (IF: 5.6).

12. L. Li, L. Cheng, W. Liu, X, Yu*, Train-induced response of stiffness-degraded tunnel linings, Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology 105739 (2024) (IF: 6.9).

13. X. Zhang, N. He, L. Cheng, X. Yu, L. Zhang*, F. Hu. Sound absorption in sonic black holes: Wave retarding effect with broadband cavity resonance, Applied Acoustics 110007 (2024) (IF: 3.4).

14. L. Xiao, X. Sun, L. Cheng, X, Yu*, “A 3D-printed quasi-zero-stiffness isolator for low-frequency vibration isolation: modelling and experiments”. Journal of Sound and Vibration, 118308 (2024) (IF: 4.7).

15. X. W. Li, J. W. Chua, X. Yu, M. Zhao, Z. Wang, W. Zhai*, “3D-Printed Lattice Structures for Sound Absorption: Current Progress, Mechanisms and Models, Structural-Property Relationships, and Future Outlook”. Advanced Science, 2305232 (2024) (IF: 17.521)

16.  L. Xiao, I, Mohd, X. Yu*, “Quasi-static band gaps in metamaterial pipes with negative stiffness resonators”, International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, 108668 (2024) (IF: 7.3)

2023

17. L. Li, L. Cheng, W. Liu, X. Yu* “Effect of anisotropic stiffness degradation on the forced vibration of cylindrical shells”. Thin-Walled Structures, 111255 (2023) (IF: 6.4)

18. C. Y. Xi, X. Yu, L, Cheng, Y. Z. Mi*, “Broadband low-frequency sound insulation of a metamaterial plate with inertial amplification”, Applied Acoustics, 213, 109655 (2023). (IF: 3.4)

19. X. Yu, Y. Z. Mi, W. Zhai, L. Cheng*, “Principles of progressive slow-sound and critical coupling condition in broadband sonic black hole absorber”, Journal of Acoustical Society of America, (2023)

20. X. Li, M, Zhao, X. Yu, J. W. Chua, Y. Yang, K. M, Lim, W. Zhai, “Multifunctional and customizable lattice structures for simultaneous sound insulation and structural applications”. Materials & Design, 112354 (2013) (IF: 8.4)

21. C. Y. Xi, H. Zheng, Y. Z. Mi*, X. Yu, “Lever-type inertial amplification plates for low-frequency vibration reduction”, Thin-walled Structures, 111131 (2023) (IF: 6.4)

22. Y. Zhang, Y. W. Chin, X. Yu, M. Shrestha, G. K Lau, B. C. Koo, K. Liu, and Z. B. Lu*. “Ventilated acoustic metasurface with low-frequency sound insulation.” JASA Express Letters 3, no. 7 073602 (2023).

23. X. Zhu, X. Yu, Y. Z. Mi, H. Zheng, “Merging acoustic black holes and local resonators to enhance vibration attenuation in periodic metamaterial beams.” International Journal of Applied Mechanics (2023) (IF: 3.951). 

24. L. Yang, J. W. Chua, X. Li, Y. Zhao, B. Q. Thai, X. Yu, Y. Yang, W. Zhai*, “Superior broadband sound absorption in hierarchical ultralight graphene oxide aerogels achieved through emulsion freeze-casting”. Chemical Engineering Journal, 469, 143896 (2023) (IF 16.744) 

25. S. Li, J. Xia, X. Yu*, X. Zhang, L. Cheng*, “A Sonic Black Hole Structure with Perforated Boundary for Slow Wave Generation”, Journal of Sound and Vibration, 117138 (2023) (IF: 4.76). 

26. X. W. Li, X. Yu, J. W. Chua, W. Zhai*, “Harnessing cavity dissipation for enhanced sound absorption in Helmholtz resonance metamaterials”, Materials Horizon (2023) (IF: 15.717)

27. X. W. Li, X. Yu, M, Zhao, Z. D. Li, Z. G. Wang, W. Zhai*, “Multi‐Level Bioinspired Microlattice with Broadband Sound‐Absorption Capabilities and Deformation‐Tolerant Compressive Response”, Advanced Functional Materials, 2210160 (2023), (IF 19.92)

28. Z Li, W Zhai, X Li, X. Yu, Z Guo, Z Wang, “Additively manufactured dual-functional metamaterials with customisable mechanical and sound-absorbing properties”, Virtual and Physical Prototyping (2023), (IF 10.88)

29.  X. Jin, H. B. Fang*, X. Yu, J. Xu, L. Cheng, “Reconfigurable origami-inspired window for tunable noise reduction and air ventilation”, Building and Environment, 109802 (2023) , (IF 7.093)

30.  J. W. Chua, X. W. Li, X. Yu*, W. Zhai*, “Novel slow-sound lattice absorbers based on the sonic black hole”, Composite Structures (2023), (IF 6.603)

31.  Y. Hou, J. Quan, B. Thai, Y. Zhao, X. Lan, X. Yu, W. Zhai, Y.Yang*, B. C. Khoo, “Ultralight biomass-derived carbon fibre aerogels for electromagnetic and acoustic noise mitigation”, Journal of Materials Chemistry A (2023), (IF 14.511)

Before 2022

32. X. W. Li, X. Yu, W. Zhai*, “Less is more: hollow-truss microlattice metamaterials with dual sound dissipation mechanisms and enhanced broadband sound absorption”, Small 2204145 (2022), (IF 15.15)

33. Y. Z. Mi, L. Cheng, W. Zhai, X. Yu*, “Broadband low-frequency sound attenuation in duct with embedded periodic sonic black holes”, Journal of Sound and Vibration, 117138 (2022) (IF: 3.655)

34. Z. D Li, W. Zhai, X. W. Li, X. Yu, Z. Guo, Z. G. Wang*, “Additively manufactured dual-functional metamaterials with customizable mechanical and sound-absorbing properties”, Virtual and Physical Prototyping (2022) (IF 10.88)

35. J. W. Chua, X. W. Li, T. Li, B. W. Chua, X. Yu*, W. Zhai*, “Customisable sound absorption properties of functionally graded metallic foams”, Journal of Materials Science & Technology, 108, 196-207 (2022) (IF 8.067)

36. X. W. Li, X. Yu, W. Zhai*, “Additively Manufactured Deformation‐Recoverable and Broadband Sound‐Absorbing Microlattice Inspired by the Concept of Traditional Perforated Panels”, Advanced Materials 2104552 (2021) (IF 30.849)

37. Y. Z. Mi, X. Yu*, “Isogeometric locally-conformal perfectly matched layer for time-harmonic acoustics”, Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering 377 113693 (2021) (IF 6.765)

38. X. W. Li, X. Yu, J. W. Chua, H. P. Lee, J. Ding, W. Zhai*, “Microlattice metamaterials with simultaneous superior acoustic and mechanical energy absorption”, Small 2100336, (IF 13.281)

39. Y. Z. Mi, W. Zhai, L. Cheng, C. Y. Xi, X. Yu*, “Wave trapping by acoustic black hole: Simultaneous reduction of sound reflection and transmission”, Applied Physics Letters, 118, 114101(2021) (IF: 3.791)

40. Y. Z. Mi, X. Yu*, “Sound transmission of acoustic metamaterial beams with periodic inertial amplification mechanisms”, Journal of Sound and Vibration, 499, 116009 (2021) (IF 3.655)

41. X. Yu, Z. Lu, W. Zhai, “Enhancing the flow resistance and sound absorption of open-cell metallic foams by creating partially-open windows”, Acta Materialia, 206 116666 (2021) (IF 8.203)

42. Y. Z. Mi, X. Yu*, “Isogeometric MITC shell”, Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering 377 113693 (2021) (IF 6.765)

43. G. Fusaro, X. Yu, Z. B. Lu, J. Kang, F. S. Cui, “A Metawindow with optimised acoustic and ventilation performance”, Applied Siences (2021) (IF:2.474)

44. Y. Z. Mi, X. Yu*, “Attenuation of low-frequency sound in U-shaped duct with membrane coupled acoustic resonator: modeling and analysis”, Journal of Sound and Vibration, 489, 115679 (2020) (IF 3.429)

45. Y. Z. Mi, Z. B. Lu, X. Yu*, “Acoustic inerter: Ultra-low frequency sound attenuation in a duct”, Journal of Acoustical Society of America-Express Letter 148, EL27-EL32 (2020)

46. G. Fusaro, X. Yu, J. Kang, F. S. Cui, “Development of metacage for noise control and natural ventilation in a window system”, Applied Acoustics 170, 107510 (2020) (IF:2.44)

47. Z. Lu, X. Yu, S. K. Lau, B. C. Khoo, F. S. Cui, “Membrane-type acoustic metamaterial with eccentric masses for broadband sound isolation”, Applied Acoustics, 157, 107003 (2020) (IF:2.44)

48. X. Yu, “Design and in-situ measurement of the acoustic performance of a metasurface ventilation window”, Applied Acoustics, 152 127-132 (2019). (IF:2.44)

49. X. Yu, Z. Lu, T. Liu, L. Cheng, J. Zhu, F. S. Cui, “Sound transmission through a periodic acoustic metamaterial grating”, Journal of sound and Vibration 449, 140-156 (2019). (IF 3.429)

50. X. Yu, H. B. Fang, F. S. Cui, L. Cheng, Z. B. Lu, “Origami-inspired foldable sound barrier designs”, Journal of sound and Vibration, 442, 514-526 (2019). (IF 3.429)

51. T. Lim, W. Zhai, X. Song, X. Yu, T. Li, B. Chua, F. Cui, “Effect of slurry composition on the microstructure and mechanical properties of SS316L open-cell foam”, Materials Science & Engineering A, 138798 (2020) (IF 4.652)

52. H. B. Fang, X. Yu, L. Cheng, “Reconfigurable origami silencers for tunable and programmable sound attenuation”, Smart Materials and Structures, 27, 095007, (2018). (IF 3.613)

53. M. Mirshekarloo, C. Y. Tan, X. Yu, L. Zhang, S. T. Chen, K. Yao, F. S. Cui, S. M. Pandit, S. H. Chong, S. T. Tan, “Transparent piezoelectric film speakers for windows with active noise mitigation function”, Applied acoustics 137 90-97 (2018). (IF:2.44)

54. X. Yu, Q. D. Zhang, J. Kang, F. S. Cui, “Predicting integrated thermal and acoustic performance in naturally ventilated high-rise buildings using CFD and FEM simulation”, Building Simulation: an International Journal, 11 507-518 (2018). (IF 2.472)

55. W. Zhai, X. Yu, X. Song, Y. L. Ang, F. S. Cui, H. P. Lee, T. Li, “Microstructure-based experimental and numerical investigations on the sound absorption property of open-cell metallic foams processed by a controllable template replication technique”, Materials and Design, 137 108-116 (2017). (IF 6.289)

56. X. Yu, Z. B. Lu, L. Cheng, F. S. Cui, “On the sound insulation of acoustic metasurface using a sub-structuring approach”, Journal of Sound and Vibration. 401 190-203 (2017)

57. X. Yu, S. K. Lau, L. Cheng, F. S. Cui, “A numerical investigation on the sound insulation of ventilation windows”, Applied acoustics, 117 113-121 (2017)

58. X. Yu, Z. B. Lu, L. Cheng, F. S. Cui, “Tunable acoustic metamaterial with an array of resonators actuated by dielectric elastomer”, Extreme Mechanics Letters. 12 37-40, (2017)

59. X. Yu, Z. B. Lu, L. Cheng, F. S. Cui, “Vibroacoustic modeling of an acoustic resonator tuned by dielectric elastomer membrane with voltage control”, Journal of Sound and Vibration 387 114-126 (2017)

60. X. Yu, Y. H. Tong, J. Pan, H. M. Sun, Li Cheng, “On the retrofitted design of a truck muffler with cascaded sub-chambers”, Noise Control Engineering Journal. 64, 602-607 (2016)

61. X. Yu, F. S. Cui, L. Cheng, “On the acoustic analysis and optimization of ducted ventilation systems using a sub-structuring approach”, Journal of Acoustical Society of America. 139, 279-289 (2016)

62. X. Yu, Y. H. Tong, J. Pan, Li Cheng, “Sub-chamber optimization for silencer design”, Journal of Sound and Vibration. 351 57-67 (2015)

63. X. Yu, L. Cheng, X. Y. You, “Hybrid silencers with micro-perforated panels and internal partitions”, Journal of Acoustical Society of America. 137 951-962 (2015)

64. X. Yu, L. Cheng, “Duct noise attenuation using reactive silencer with various internal configurations”, Journal of Sound and Vibration. 335, 229-244 (2015)

65. X. Yu, L. Cheng, J. L. Guyader, “Modeling vibroacoustic systems involving cascade open cavities and micro-perforated panels”, Journal of Acoustical Society of America. 136, 659-670 (2014)

66. X. Yu, L. Cheng, J. L. Guyader, “On the modeling of sound transmission through a mixed separation of flexible structure with an aperture”, Journal of Acoustical Society of America. 135, 2785-2796 (2014)

Conference Paper

1.  Y. Z. Li, L. F. Li, Y. D. Wang, Z. D. Li, X. Yu*, “Compact sonic black hole structures for broadband sound absorption”, The 31st International Congress on Sound and Vibration (ICSV31), Incheon, Korea (2025).

2.  L. F. Li, Y. Z. Li, A. H. Tao, R. D. Pi, Y. Song, X. Yu*, “Adaptive sound speed calibration: enhancing sound source localization in multi-layered fluid environment”, The 31st International Congress on Sound and Vibration (ICSV31), Incheon, Korea (2025).

3. R. D. Pi, L. F. Li, Y. Song, L. Cheng, X. Yu*, “Sound source localization in small enclosure: a novel method for dataset generation based on modal expansion”, The 31st International Congress on Sound and Vibration (ICSV31), Incheon, Korea (2025).

4. Z. H. Li, L. Cheng, Y. F. Li, X. Yu*, “Mimicking Human Hearing with Topologically Optimized Structure”, Inter-noise 2024, Nantes, France (2024).

5. R. D. Pi, Y. Song, L. F. Li, X. Yu*, L. Cheng, “TSSL: Trusted Sound Source Localization”, Inter-noise 2024, Nantes, France (2024).

6. S. Li, X. Yu*, L. Cheng*, “Slow Wave Effects and Sound Absorption Characteristics of Sonic Black Holes Based on Perforated Boundary Modulation”, Wave Mechanics Conference, Zhou Shan, China (2024).

7. Y. Z. Li, L. F. Li, L. Xiao, L. Cheng*, X. Yu*, “Enhancing ventilation window acoustics with sonic black hole integration: A performance evaluation”, Wave Mechanics Conference, Zhou Shan, China (2024).

8. S. Li, X. Yu, L. Cheng, “Mechanism of slow-wave generation and tuning in a perforation-modulated sonic black hole structure”, J. Acoust. Soc. Am. 154, A188, Syndey (2023).

9. S. H. Li, J. J. Xia, X. Yu, L. Cheng, “A sonic black hole structure with perforated boundary for slow wave generation”, NOVEM 2023, Auckland, New Zealand (2023).

10. X. W. Li, X. Yu, W. Zhai, “Additively Manufactured Microlattices for Sound Absorption”, The 28th International Congress on Sound and Vibration (ICSV28), Singapore (2022)

11. Y. Z. Mi, X. Yu*, “An isogeometric formulation of locally-conformal perfectly matched layer for acoustic radiation problems”, Inter-noise 2021, Washington, USA (2021)

12. Y. Z. Mi, X. Yu*, “Personalization of head-related transfer function: an isogeometric solution”, The 27th International Congress on Sound and Vibration (ICSV27), Prague, Czechia (2021)

13. W. Zhai, X. Yu, “Numerical and Experimental Study of the Acoustic Performance of Functionally Graded Metallic Foam”, IMECE2020-23270 (2020)

14. G. Fusaro, X. Yu, F. S. Cui, J. Kang, “Full-scale metamaterial window for building application”, Inter-noise 2020, Seoul (2020)

15. X. Yu, F. S. Cui, W. H. Wong, “Modeling sound transmission through a periodic acoustic metamaterial grating of finite size”, ICA 2019, Aachen, Germany (2019)

16. G. Fusaro, X. Yu, F. S. Cui, J. Kang, “Development of a metamaterial for acoustic and architectonical improvement of window design”, ICA 2019, Aachen, Germany (2019)

17. H. B. Fang, X. Yu, L. Cheng, “Exploiting origami shape reconfiguration in noise control applications,” Proceedings of the ASME 2019, International Design Engineering Technical Conferences, IDETC/CIE 2019, Anaheim, CA, USA.

18. X. Yu, W. Zhai, X. Song, F. S. Cui, “Numerical and experimental study on the acoustic performance of Ni-based Superalloy open cell foam”, Procedia Engineering, ICMAT 2017 (2017)

19. M. S. Mirhsekarloo, C. Y. Tan, X. Yu, L. Zhang, S. T. Chen, K. Yao, “Active noise mitigation window employing transparent piezoelectric films,” Inter-noise 2017, Hong Kong (2017)

20. F. S. Cui, X. Yu, Q. D. Zhang, “Simulation based design for ventilation windows,” Inter-noise 2017, Hong Kong (2017) (Invited paper)

21. S. K Lau, Z. B. Lu, Y. Y. Liu, X. Yu, B. C. Khoo, “Experimental investigations of membrane-type acoustic metamaterials with eccentric masses for broadband sound isolation”, Inter-noise 2017, Hong Kong (2017)

22. X. Yu, F. S. Cui, Z. B. Lu, “An efficient numerical approach to evaluate the sound insulation of acoustic metasurface,”, The 24th International Congress on Sound and Vibration (ICSV24), London, UK (2017) (Invited paper)

23. K. Yao, M. S. Mirhsekarloo, C. Y. Tan, L. Zhang, S. T. Chen, S. C. Lai, F. S. Cui, X. Yu,, “Active noise mitigation with transparent piezoelectric film speakers,” The 24th International Congress on Sound and Vibration (ICSV24), London, UK (2017) (Invited paper)

24. S. K Lau, Z. B. Lu, K. H. Lim, Y. Y. Liu. B. C. Khoo, X. Yu,, “Numerical investigations of membrane-type acoustic metamaterials with eccentric masses for broadband sound isolation,” The 24th International Congress on Sound and Vibration (ICSV24), London, UK (2017)

25. F. S. Cui, X. Yu, Q. D. Zhang, K. Yao, “Further development of ventilation window,” The 24th International Congress on Sound and Vibration (ICSV24), London, UK (2017) (Invited paper)

26. Z. B. Lu, X. Yu, F. S. Cui, L. Cheng, Y. D. Cui, B. C. Khoo, “A tunable, light-weight and compact silencer”, Inter-noise 2016, Hamburg, Germany (2016)

27. X. Yu, F. S. Cui, S. T. Tan, K. Yao, “Modeling and simulation of windows with noise mitigation and natural ventilation,” Inter-noise 2016, Hamburg, Germany (2016) (Invited paper)

28. X. Yu, F. S. Cui, Z. B. Lu, S. T. Tan, K. Yao, “Membrane-type acoustic resonator for sound control applications,” The 23th International Congress on Sound and Vibration (ICSV23), Athens, Greece (2016)

29. X. Yu, F. S. Cui, L. Cheng, “Sound transmission control for ventilation window using micro-perforated panel absorber,” 12th Western Pacific Acoustics Conference (WESPAC), Singapore (2015)

30. X. Yu, L. Cheng, “Ventilated silencing device and its modeling using a substructuring approach,” Inter-noise 2015, San Francisco, United States (2015) (Invited paper)

31. Y. H. Tong, X. Yu, J. Pan, “Evaluation of the interaction between sub-chambers of a cascade silencer using scattering matrix method,” Inter-noise 2015, San Francisco, United States (2015)

32. X. Yu, L. Cheng, C. Yang, “Microperforates for acoustic noise control applications,” The 23rd International Conference on Noise and Fluctuations (ICNF2015), Xi’an, China (2015) (Invited paper)

33. X. Yu, L. Cheng, “Design and analysis of broadband acoustic silencers,” The 23rd International Conference on Noise and Fluctuations (ICNF2015), Xi’an, China (2015)

34. X. Yu, Y. H. Tong, L. Cheng, J. Pan, “Muffler design by sub-chamber optimization: with application to a mining truck muffler,” Noise and Vibration-Emerging Technologies (NOVEM2015), Dubrovnik, Croatia (2015)

35. X. Yu, L. Cheng, Y. H. Tong, J. Pan, “Sound attenuation using duct silencers with micro-perforated absorbers,” Inter-noise 2014, Melbourne, Australia (2014) (Invited paper)

36. X. Y. You, X. Yu, L. Cheng, “Acoustic attenuation using hybrid silencers with internal partitions and micro-perforated panels,” The 4th East Asia Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Workshop, Hong Kong (2014)

37. X. Yu, L. Cheng, “Modeling and optimization of duct silencer with complex internal partitions,” The 21th International Congress on Sound and Vibration (ICSV21), Beijing, China (2014)

38. L. Cheng, X. Yu, C. Yang, Micro-perforates in vibroacoustic systems, Proceedings of The 18th Annual Conference of HKSTAM, Hong Kong (2014)

39. X. Yu, L. Cheng, “Vibroacoustic modeling of ventilation window system with internal partial partitions,” Journal of Acoustical Society of America. 134, 4066, San Francisco, United States (2013)

40. X. Yu, L. Cheng, J. L. Guyader, “Vibroacoustic modeling of cascade panels system involving apertures and micro-perforated elements,” The 20th International Congress on Sound and Vibration (ICSV20), Bangkok, Thailand (2013)

41. X. Yu, L. Cheng, “Modeling of micro-perforated elements in vibroacoustic environment,” Proceedings of The 17th Annual Conference of HKSTAM, Hong Kong-Macau (2013)

42. X. Yu, L. Maxit, J. L. Guyader, L. Cheng, “Micro-perforated elements in complex vibro-acoustic environment: Modelling and applications,” Journal of Acoustical Society of America. 132, 1887, Kansas City, United States (2012) (Invited paper)