Dr. Fengming Xu
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Department: School of Engineering
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Campus: City Campus Australia
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fengming.xu@rmit.edu.au
About
Dr Fengming Xu is a Lecturer in Civil and Infrastructure Engineering at RMIT University.His research focuses on high-performance and sustainable concrete, with interests in (i) additive manufacturing and 3D-printed concrete structures; (ii) development of low-carbon cementitious composites incorporating recycled materials; and (iii) advanced structural systems such as topologically interlocked and bio-inspired designs.
As a key member of research projects, Dr Xu has contributed to multiple studies dedicated to low-carbon construction materials, digital fabrication, and sustainable infrastructure. His research outcomes have been published in leading journals in the field, including Cement and Concrete Composites and Construction and Building Materials.
Dr Xu received his PhD in Civil Engineering from RMIT University in 2023. Before joining RMIT as a Lecturer in 2025, he worked as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and RMIT University. He is currently supervising 6 undergraduate capstone projects, 3 Master’s students, and 2 HDR students.
Supervisor projects
- Multi-Scale Durability Analysis of TRM-Strengthened Concrete Structures under Environmental Degradation
- 31 Oct 2025
- Advanced Structural Engineering - Rehabilitation of Existing Civil/Infrastructures
- 6 Aug 2025
- Investigation and Application of Advanced Materials in Engineering Structures
- 11 Feb 2025
Teaching interests
Supervisor interest areas:
- 3D Concrete Printing and Digital Fabrication
- Sustainable and Low-Carbon Cementitious Composites
- Recycled Materials in Concrete (Ceramic Aggregates, Biochar, Recycled Glass)
- Shrinkage and Durability of Concrete
- Advanced Structural Systems (Topological Interlocking and Bio-Inspired Design)
Supervisor projects:
- Machine Learning-Based Shrinkage Prediction in Concrete with Internal Curing
UG courses:
- CIVE1177 Concrete Structures 1
Research interests
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Dr Xu’s research is focused on the following areas:
- Additive manufacturing and 3D-printed concrete structures;
- Low-carbon cementitious composites incorporating recycled materials such as ceramic aggregates, biochar, and recycled glass;
- Advanced structural systems, including topologically interlocked and bio-inspired designs.
Research keywords:
3D concrete printing, sustainable cementitious composites, advanced structural systems, shrinkage and durability of concrete, digital fabrication.
