纵向课题：

• 国家自然科学基金，导湿纤维-低肋管强化间接蒸发冷却器降膜热湿传递特性研究，主持
• 陕西省自然科学基础研究计划，蒸发冷却与中空纤维膜溶液除湿耦合降温降湿特性研究，主持
• 陕西省重点研发计划，基于被动式蒸发冷却建筑围护结构与通风降温系统的绿色建筑技术研究，项目合作单位，主持
• 中国博士后科学基金会，面上资助（一等资助），管式叉流露点蒸发冷却在纤维布水下的热湿传递特性研究，主持
• 陕西省人力资源和社会保障厅，陕西省博士后科研项目（一等资助），基于蒸发冷却的内冷型溶液除湿系统特性研究，主持
• 中央高校基本科研业务费专项科研项目，新型管式间接蒸发冷却系统特性研究，主持

横向课题：

• 严寒气候区示范建筑室内热舒适情况连续监测，主持
• 自然冷源在计算机机房空调中的应用研究，主持
• 数据中心空调及能源系统优化设计方法，主持

已发表期刊论文：

[52] Cui X, Yang C, Yan W, Wang X, Liu Y, Jin L*. Climatic applicability of indirect evaporative cooling strategies for data centers in China. Journal of Building Engineering 2024;83:108431.

[51] Yan W, Cui X*, Meng X*, Yang C, Zhang Y, Liu Y, An H, Jin L. Multi-objective optimization of hollow fiber membrane-based water cooler for enhanced cooling performance and energy efficiency. Renewable Energy 2024;222:119892.

[50] Yan W, Cui X*, Zhao M, Meng X*, Yang C, Zhang Y, Liu Y, Jin L. Multi-objective optimization of dew point indirect evaporative coolers for data centers. Applied Thermal Engineering 2024;241:122425.

[49] Zhong Z, Burhan M, Ng KC, Cui X, Chen Q*. Low-temperature desalination driven by waste heat of nuclear power plants: A thermo-economic analysis. Desalination 2024;576:117325.

[48] Zhang L*, Zhang Q, Jin L, Cui X, Yang X. Energy, economic and environmental (3E) analysis of residential building walls enhanced with phase change materials. Journal of Building Engineering 2024;84:108503.

[47] Cui X, Yang C, Yan W, Zhang L, Wan Y, Chua KJ*. Experimental study on a moisture-conducting fiber-assisted tubular indirect evaporative cooler. Energy 2023;278:128014.

[46] Yan W, Cui X*, Meng X*, Yang C, Liu Y, An H, Jin L. Effect of random fiber distribution on the performance of counter-flow hollow fiber membrane-based direct evaporative coolers. Energy 2023;282:128881.

[45] Yan W, Cui X*, Zhao M, Meng X*, Yang C, Liu Y, Jin L, Ng KC. Hollow fiber membrane integrated water cooler : A novel liquid cooling solution. Applied Thermal Engineering 2023;234:121303.

[44] Sun T, Tang T, Yang C, Yan W, Cui X*, Chu J. Cooling performance and optimization of a tubular indirect evaporative cooler based on response surface methodology. Energy and Buildings 2023;285:112880.

[43] Yan W, Cui X*, Meng X*, Yang C, Liu Y, An H, Jin L. Effects of membrane characteristics on the evaporative cooling performance for hollow fiber membrane modules. Energy 2023;270:126873.

[42] Liu Y, Chai JC, Cui X, Yan W, Li N*, Jin L*. Multi-objective optimization of air dehumidification membrane module based on response surface method and genetic algorithm. Energy Reports 2023;9:2201–12.

[41] Ma ZD, Zhang YP*, Saw LH, Cui X, Jia GS, Jin LW*. Investigation on local geothermal energy attenuation after long-term operation of ground heat exchanger with considering aquifer effect. Geothermics 2023;107.

[40] Yan W, Meng X*, Cui X*, Liu Y, Chen Q, Jin L. Evaporative cooling performance prediction and multi-objective optimization for hollow fiber membrane module using response surface methodology. Applied Energy 2022;325:119855. 

[39] Yan W, Meng X, Zhou H, Yang C, Chen Q, Oh SJ, Cui X*. Recent developments in evaluation methods and characteristics of comfort environment in underground subway. Frontiers in Built Environment 2022;8:1–9.

[38] Yan W, Cui X*, Liu Y, Tian C, Jin Oh S, Wang X, Jin L*. Performance evaluation and parameter sensitivity analysis of a membrane-based evaporative cooler with built-in baffles. Applied Thermal Engineering 2022;208:118228.

[37] Liu Y, Zhang S, Cui X*, Su J, Yan W, Jin L*. Flow behavior and mass transfer of humid air across fiber membrane bundles. Applied Thermal Engineering 2022;207:118200. 

[36] Zhang LY, Duan RJ, Che Y, Lu Z, Cui X*, Wei LC, Jin L*. A numerical analysis of fluid flow and heat transfer in wavy and curved wavy channels. International Journal of Thermal Sciences 2022;171. 

[35] Liu Y, Cui X, Yan W, Wang J, Su J*, Jin L*. A molecular level based parametric study of transport behavior in different polymer composite membranes for water vapor separation. Applied Energy 2022;326:120007.

[34] Liu Y, Cui X, Yan W, Su J*, Meng X, Jin L*. Effects of fiber bundle nonuniformity on dehumidification performance and energy efficiency of pressure-driven membrane modules. International Journal of Energy Research 2022;46:19206–20.

[33] Liu Y, Su J*, Duan F, Cui X, Yan W, Jin L*. Molecular simulation of enhanced separation of humid air components using GO-PVA nanocomposite membranes under differential pressures. Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics 2022;24:16442–52.

[32] Liu Y, Li N, Cui X, Yan W, Su J*, Jin L*. A Review on the Morphology and Material Properties of the Gas Separation Membrane: Molecular Simulation. Membranes 2022;12:1274.

[31] Chen Q*, Burhan M, Ja MK, Shahzad MW, Ybyraiymkul D, Zheng H, Cui X, and Ng KC*. Hybrid Indirect Evaporative Cooling-Mechanical Vapor Compression System: A Mini-Review. Energies 2022;15:1–17.

[30] Chen Q*, M KJ, Burhan M, Shahzad MW, Ybyraiymkul D, Oh S, Cui X, and Ng KC*. Long-term performance of a hybrid indirect evaporative cooling-mechanical vapor compression cycle: A case study in Saudi Arabia. Frontiers in Built Environment 2022;8:1–14.

[29] Wan Y, Huang Z, Soh A, Cui X, Chua KJ*. Analysing the transport phenomena of novel dew-point evaporative coolers with different flow configurations considering condensation. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer 2021;170:120991.

[28] Lu Z, Yu X*, Fan S, Zhang L, Wei L, Cui X, Jin LW. Thermal Characteristics of Stagger-Arranged Battery Pack with Holding Plates Cooled by Longitudinal Airflow. Journal of Energy Engineering 2021;147:04020073.

[27] Qu K*, Chen X, Wang Y, Calautit J, Riffat S, Cui X. Comprehensive energy, economic and thermal comfort assessments for the passive energy retrofit of historical buildings - A case study of a late nineteenth-century Victorian house renovation in the UK. Energy 2021;220:119646.

[26] Zhang LY, Cui X*, Lu Z, Miao CY, Jin LW*. A novel spiral channel with the growing waviness on the sidewalls for compact high-efficiency heat exchanger. Applied Energy 2021;299:117332.

[25] Cui X, Yan W, Liu Y, Zhao M, Jin L*. Performance analysis of a hollow fiber membrane-based heat and mass exchanger for evaporative cooling. Applied Energy 2020;271:115238.

[24] Cui X, Yan W, Chen X, Wan Y, Chua KJ*. Parametric study of a membrane-based semi-direct evaporative cooling system. Energy and Buildings 2020;228:110439. 

[23] Ma ZD, Jia GS, Cui X*, Xia ZH, Zhang YP, Jin LW*. Analysis on variations of ground temperature field and thermal radius caused by ground heat exchanger crossing an aquifer layer. Applied Energy 2020;276:115453. 

[22] Liu Y, Cui X*, Yan W, Su J, Duan F, Jin L*. Analysis of pressure-driven water vapor separation in hollow fiber composite membrane for air dehumidification. Separation and Purification Technology 2020;251:117334.

[21] Qin SY, Cui X, Yang C, Jin LW*. Thermal comfort analysis of radiant cooling panels with dedicated fresh-air system. Indoor and Built Environment 2020;0:1420326X2096114. 

[20] Wan Y, Soh A, Shao Y, Cui X, Tang Y, Chua KJ*. Numerical study and correlations for heat and mass transfer coefficients in indirect evaporative coolers with condensation based on orthogonal test and CFD approach. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer 2020;153:119580. 

[19] Liu Y, Wei Y, Su J*, Zhang L, Cui X, Jin L*. Surface-modified PVA/PVDF hollow fiber composite membrane for air dehumidification. Journal of Materials Science 2020;55:5415–30. 

[18] Qin SY, Wang YA, Gao S, Xu DG, Cui X, Zhao M, Jin L*. Heat transfer characteristics of a composite radiant wall under cooling/heating conditions. Indoor and Built Environment 2020;29:1155–68.

[17] 崔鑫, 张思聪, 闫伟超, 金立文, 孟祥兆. 蒸发冷却预冷式复合空调系统在热带潮湿环境下的性能. 西安工程大学学报 2019;33:375–9.

[16] Yang X*, Niu Z, Bai Q, Li H, Cui X*, He Y-L. Experimental study on the solidification process of fluid saturated in fin-foam composites for cold storage. Applied Thermal Engineering 2019;161:114163.

[15] Yu X, Lu Z, Zhang L, Wei L, Cui X, Jin L*. Experimental study on transient thermal characteristics of stagger-arranged lithium-ion battery pack with air cooling strategy. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer 2019;143:118576.

[14] Yang X, Wei P, Cui X, Jin L*, He Y-L. Thermal response of annuli filled with metal foam for thermal energy storage: An experimental study. Applied Energy 2019;250:1457–67.

[13] Cui X, Islam MR, Chua KJ*. An experimental and analytical study of a hybrid air-conditioning system in buildings residing in tropics. Energy and Buildings 2019;201:216–26. 

[12] Cui X, Yang X, Kong Q, Meng X, Jin L*. Performance evaluation and comparison of multistage indirect evaporative cooling systems in two operation modes. International Journal of Energy Research 2019:1–11. 

[11] Cui X, Islam MR, Chua KJ*. Experimental study and energy saving potential analysis of a hybrid air treatment cooling system in tropical climates. Energy 2019;172:1016–26. 

[10] Cui X, Sun L, Zhang S, Jin L*. On the Study of a Hybrid Indirect Evaporative Pre-Cooling System for Various Climates. Energies 2019;12:4419. 

[9] Cui X, Mohan B, Islam MR, Chou SK, Chua KJ*. Energy performance evaluation and application of an air treatment system for conditioning building spaces in tropics. Applied Energy 2017;204:1500–12. 

[8] Cui X, Mohan B, Islam MR, Chua KJ*. Investigating the energy performance of an air treatment incorporated cooling system for hot and humid climate. Energy and Buildings 2017;151:217–27.

[7] Ridgway HF, Mohan B, Cui X, Chua KJ*, Islam MR. Molecular dynamics simulation of gas-phase ozone reactions with sabinene and benzene. Journal of Molecular Graphics and Modelling 2017;74:241–50. 

[6] Cui X, Islam MR, Mohan B, Chua KJ*. Developing a performance correlation for counter-flow regenerative indirect evaporative heat exchangers with experimental validation. Applied Thermal Engineering 2016;108:774–84. 

[5] Cui X, Islam MR, Mohan B, Chua KJ*. Theoretical analysis of a liquid desiccant based indirect evaporative cooling system. Energy 2016;95:303–12. 

[4] Cui X, Chua KJ*, Islam MR, Ng KC. Performance evaluation of an indirect pre-cooling evaporative heat exchanger operating in hot and humid climate. Energy Conversion and Management 2015;102:140–50.

[3] Cui X, Chua KJ*, Yang WM. Numerical simulation of a novel energy-efficient dew-point evaporative air cooler. Applied Energy 2014;136:979–88. 

[2] Cui X, Chua KJ*, Islam MR, Yang WM. Fundamental formulation of a modified LMTD method to study indirect evaporative heat exchangers. Energy Conversion and Management 2014;88:372–81. 

[1] Cui X, Chua KJ*, Yang WM, Ng KC, Thu K, Nguyen VT. Studying the performance of an improved dew-point evaporative design for cooling application. Applied Thermal Engineering 2014;63:624–33.

国内外学术会议报告：

[35] 崔鑫. 中空纤维膜式蒸发冷却器的热湿调控特性研究. 2024数据中心冷却高峰论坛（大湾区）“蒸发冷却和间接蒸发冷却技术”分论坛, 2024-03-11至2024-03-12, 广州.

[34] 崔鑫. 基于膜材料的蒸发冷却技术理论与应用研究. 2023年“CSC学友汇”暨哈尔滨工业大学第一届未来英才创新荟, 2023-12-17至2023-12-18, 哈尔滨工业大学.

[33] 崔鑫. 中空纤维膜基蒸发水冷器的多目标优化：冷却性能与能效的提升. 第四届“一带一路”可持续制冷与空调国际研讨会, 2023-12-15至2023-12-16, 泉州.

[32] Liu, Y H, Yan W C , Yang C J , Zhang Y , He C W, Cui X*, Jin L W.Performance Analysis of Photovoltaic Façade with Evaporative Cooling Ventilated Cavity. International Conference on Sustainable Energy and Green Technology 2023 (SEGT 2023), 10-13 December 2023, Ho Chih Minh City, Vietnam

[31] Yan WC, Cui X*, Meng X*, Yang CJ, Liu YH, Jin LW. Multi-objective optimization of a dew point indirect evaporative cooler for data centers. International Conference on Sustainable Energy and Green Technology 2023 (SEGT 2023), 10-13 December 2023, Ho Chih Minh City, Vietnam.

[30] Yan W, Cui X*, Meng X*, Yang C, Liu Y, Jin L. Multi-objective optimization of a hollow fiber membrane integrated water cooler using response surface method and genetic algorithm. The 13th International Symposium on Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning, ISHVAC 2023, Nov.14-16, 2023, Beijing, China.

[29] 崔鑫. 基于自然冷源扩展的数据中心冷却系统气候适应性分析. (第三届华人能源与人工环境国际学术会议, 上海, 29/07 - 31/07, 2023).

[28] 闫伟超，崔鑫*，孟祥兆* ，杨传钧，刘亦琳，金立文. 基于中空纤维膜的液冷器的冷却性能研究. (第三届华人能源与人工环境国际学术会议, 上海, 29/07 - 31/07, 2023).

[27] Chuanjun Yang, Xinyu Wang, Weichao Yan, Xin Cui*. Climatic Applicability of Indirect Evaporative Cooling Technology for Data Centers in China. (BUILDING SIMULATION 2023, 4th-6th September, Shanghai, China).

[26] Cui X. Fundamentals and Applications of Energy Efficient Evaporative Cooling Technology. Energies Webinar: Research Advances in Cooling and Dehumidification, 17 Nov 2022, Online. (Invited Speakers).

[25] Yan WC, Thiam HS, Meng XZ*, Liu YL, Cui X*. Experimental and numerical investigation of a counter-flow hollow fiber membrane-based evaporative cooler. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science 2022;1074:012017. (The 2022 AUA Academic Conference on Sustainable Energy and Green Technology (AUA-SEGT 2022) 20/02/2022 - 23/02/2022 Online).

[24] Liu YL, Su JC, Cui X, Yan WC, Li N, Jin LW. Multiple-factor analysis of dehumidification performance and flow resistance for the cross-flow membrane module based on orthogonal test. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science 2022;1074. (The 2022 AUA Academic Conference on Sustainable Energy and Green Technology (AUA-SEGT 2022) 20/02/2022 - 23/02/2022 Online).

[23] Weichao Yan, Xin Cui*, Yilin Liu, Liwen Jin and Xiangzhao Meng*. Effect of Random Packing of Fibers on Evaporative Cooling Performance of Counterflow Hollow Fiber Membrane Modules. CUE2022-The 8th Applied Energy Symposium: Low carbon cities and urban energy systems, NOV 24-27, 2022 in MATSUE, JAPAN/ONLINE.

[22] Chuanjun Yang, Xinyu Wang, Weichao Yan and Xin Cui*. Applicability analysis of indirect evaporative cooling technology for data centers in China. CUE2022-The 8th Applied Energy Symposium: Low carbon cities and urban energy systems, NOV 24-27, 2022 in MATSUE, JAPAN/ONLINE.

[21] Yan W, Cui X*, Liu Y, Tian C, Jin Oh S, Wang X, Jin L*. Optimization of design parameters of hollow fiber membrane integrated into direct evaporative cooling based on orthogonal test. (the 12th International Symposium on Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (ISHVAC 2021), November 24 to 26,2021Virtual (Seoul, Korea)).

[20] Yan W, Cui X*, Liu Y, Meng X, Tian C, Wang X, Jin L*. Regression model of a counter-flow evaporative cooler based on hollow fiber membranes. International Conference on Applied Energy 2021 (ICAE2021), Nov. 29 - Dec. 2, 2021, in Bangkok, Thailand.

[19] 闫伟超, 崔鑫*，刘亦琳，田成成，王馨雨，金立文*. 基于中空纤维膜的半直接蒸发冷却器设计参数优化研究. 第二届华人能源与人工环境国际学术会议, 2021-07-16至2021-07-19, 成都.

[18] Liu YL, Su JC, Cui X*, Zhang SC, Meng XZ, Jin LW*. Nanoparticles filled PVA/PVDF hollow fiber membrane towards enhanced performance for air dehumidification. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science 2020;463:012096. (International Conference on Sustainable Energy and Green Technology SEGT 2019).

[17] Yan W, Cui X*, Yang X, Jin L*, Meng X. Performance evaluation of a direct evaporative cooling system with hollow fiber-based heat exchanger. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science 2020;463:012023. (International Conference on Sustainable Energy and Green Technology SEGT 2019).

[16] 崔鑫. 间接蒸发冷却复合空调系统在热带潮湿环境的特性研究. 2019 中国制冷学会学术年会(CAR2019), 12/11-15/11, 2019, 厦门.

[15] Cui X*, Sun L, Yan W, Zhang S, Jin L, Meng X. Studying the Performance of an Indirect Evaporative Pre-cooling System in Humid Tropical Climates. Environmental Science and Engineering, Springer Singapore; 2020, p. 463–70. (Proceedings of the 11th lnternational Symposium on Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (ISHVAC 2019)).

[14] Cui X*, Yang X, Jin L, Meng X. Studying the performance of an evaporative pre-cooled air conditioning system in humid tropical climate. Applied Energy Symposium 2019: Low carbon cities and urban energy systems, CUE 2019, October 16-18, 2019, Xiamen, China.

[13] Yan W, Cui X*, Jin L, Meng X. Numerical investigation on the hollow fiber membrane-based evaporative cooling system. Applied Energy Symposium 2019: Low carbon cities and urban energy systems, CUE 2019, October 16-18, 2019, Xiamen, China.

[12] Liu YL, Wei YY, Cao Y, Cui X, Jin LW, Zhang LY, Zhang LY*, Su JC*. Development of robust energy-efficient membrane dehumidifier for indoor air humidity control. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science 2019;268:012146. (International Conference on Sustainable Energy and Green Technology SEGT 2018)

[11] Cui X, Jia G, Liu Y, Zhang S, Jin L*, Meng X. Performance analysis of a counter-flow indirect evaporative cooling system. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science 2019;268:012145. (International Conference on Sustainable Energy and Green Technology SEGT 2018)

[10] Niu Z, Yu J, Cui X, Yang X*, Sun Y, Yan J. Experimental investigations on the thermal energy storage performance of shell and tube unit with composite phase change materials. Energy Procedia 2019;158:4889–96. (10th International Conference on Applied Energy (ICAE2018), 22-25 August 2018, Hong Kong,China)

[9] Cui X, Liu Y, Liu Y, Jin L, Zhao M, Meng X*. Studying the performance of a liquid desiccant indirect evaporative cooling system. Energy Procedia 2019;158:5659–65. (10th International Conference on Applied Energy (ICAE2018), 22-25 August 2018, Hong Kong,China)

[8] Cui X, Yang X, Qin S, Meng X, Jin L*, Chua KJ. Performance investigation of an evaporative pre-cooled air-conditioning system in tropics. Energy Procedia 2019;158:5673–8. (10th International Conference on Applied Energy (ICAE2018), 22-25 August 2018, Hong Kong,China)

[7] Bai Q, Guo Z, Cui X, Yang X*, Yanhua L, Jin L*, et al. Experimental investigation on the solidification rate of water in open-cell metal foam with copper fins. Energy Procedia 2018;152:210–4. (CUE2018-Applied Energy Symposium and Forum 2018: Low carbon cities andurban energy systems, 5-7 June 2018, Shanghai, China)

[6] Cui X, Tian W, Yang X, Kong Q, Chai Y, Jin L. Experimental study on a cross-flow regenerative indirect evaporative cooling system. Energy Procedia 2018;152:395–400. (CUE2018-Applied Energy Symposium and Forum 2018: Low carbon cities andurban energy systems, 5-7 June 2018, Shanghai, China)

[5] Cui X, Mohan B, Islam MR, Chou SK, Chua KJ. Investigation on a combined air treatment process for air-conditioning system. Energy Procedia 2017;142:1874–9. (9th International Conference on Applied Energy, ICAE2017, 21-24 August 2017, Cardiff, UK)

[4] Cui X, Mohan B, Islam MR, Chou SK, Chua KJ*. Energy saving potential of an air treatment system for improved building indoor air quality in Singapore. Energy Procedia 2017;143:283–8. (World Engineers Summit - Applied Energy Symposium & Forum: Lw Carbon Cities & UrbanEnergy Joint Conference, WES-CUE 2017,19-21 July 2017, Singapore)

[3] Cui X, Mohan B, Islam MR, Chua KJ*. Modelling and performance evaluation of an air handling unit for an air treatment system with regulated outdoor-air fraction. Energy Procedia 2017;105:4718–23. (The 8th International Conference on Applied Energy -ICAE2016)

[2] Mohan B, Cui X, Chua KJ. Development of chemical reaction kinetics of VOC ozonation. Procedia Engineering 2017;180:1372–8. (International High- Performance Built Environment Conference - A Sustainable BuiltEnvironment Conference 2016 Series (SBE16),iHBE 2016)

[1] Cui X, Chua KJ, Yang WM. Use of indirect evaporative cooling as pre-cooling unit in humid tropical climate: An energy saving technique. Energy Procedia 2014;61:176–9. (The 6thInternational Conference on Applied Energy -ICAE2014)