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Dr. Tianxing Cai\u00a0is an experienced educator and researcher specializing in non-destructive testing, advanced sensor technologies, and sampling network design. His work focuses on applying these techniques to ensure the health and reliability of chemical manufacturing equipment, monitor community environmental quality, and enhance the security and safety of critical infrastructure. Dr. Cai has extensive teaching experience in engineering and applied sciences, integrating real-world applications into his courses to prepare students for industry challenges. In addition to his research and academic contributions, he has served for more than 10 years as a faculty advisor for the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), providing mentorship and leadership development to underrepresented students in STEM.<\/div>
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Jena, A.K., Bhimavarapu, Y.V.R., Tang, S., Liu, J., Das, R., Gulec, S., Vinod, A., Yao, C.W., Cai, T. and Tadmor, R., 2021. Stages that lead to drop depinning and onset of motion.\u00a0Langmuir<\/i>,\u00a038<\/i>(1), pp.92-99.<\/div>
Patel, D., Bhimavarapu, Y.V.R., Jena, A.K., Tadmor, R. and Cai, T., 2023. Non-invasive rust detection of steel plates determined through interfacial modulus.\u00a0Frontiers in Chemical Engineering<\/i>,\u00a05<\/i>, p.1150776.<\/div>
Vasagar, V., Hassan, M.K., Abdullah, A.M., Karre, A.V., Chen, B., Kim, K., Al-Qahtani, N. and Cai, T., 2024. Non-destructive techniques for corrosion detection: A review.\u00a0Corrosion Engineering, Science and Technology<\/i>,\u00a059<\/i>(1), pp.56-85.<\/div>
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