Featured grants
- Xiao, Bin (Principal). Numerical Simulation and Physical Validation of Regolith Ejecta During Plume Surface Interaction, NASA, Federal, $9450. (Submitted: March 4, 2024, Funded: March 29, 2024 - June 25, 2024). Grant.
- Xiao, Bin (Principal). Improving Engineering Education with a Practical Textbook, Office of Faculty Success, Texas State University, $2000. (Funded: July 9, 2025 - Present). Grant.
- Xiao, Bin (Principal). Automated Part Sorter, Paratus Diagnostics, Private / Foundation / Corporate, $2307. (Submitted: February 6, 2019, Funded: March 27, 2019 - May 2, 2019). Grant.

Featured scholarly/creative works
- Zhang, P., & Xiao, B. (n.d.). Proactive Behavioral Risk Management in Remote Work Environments: A Deep Learning-Driven, Theory-Based Simulation Framework.
- Xiao, B., & Ye, Z. (2025). Selective Laser Sintering: Processing, Materials, Challenges, Applications, and Emerging Trends. Journal of Advanced Thermal Science Research, 11, 65–99. https://doi.org/10.15377/2409-5826.2024.11.4
- Xiao, B., You, B. H., & Jin, T. (2024). Computational Analysis of Selective Laser Sintering of Inconel 625. Frontiers in Heat and Mass Transfer, 22(2), 417–432. https://doi.org/10.32604/fhmt.2024.048739
- Xiao, B. (2024). Heat Recovery from Automotive Exhaust Using Heat Pipes with Limited Fluid Charge. Frontiers in Heat and Mass Transfer, 22(1), 35–48. https://doi.org/10.32604/fhmt.2024.048039
- Xiao, B., You, B. H., & Jin, T. (2023). Thermal-Fluid Behaviors and Morphology Evolution of Molten Pool During Selective Laser Sintering of Inconel 625. https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2023-109482
Featured awards
- Award / Honor Recipient: Finalist in NASA's 2024 Human Lander Challenge Program. 2024
- Award / Honor Recipient: Nontenure Line Faculty Workload Release Award. August 2024 - December 2024
- Award / Honor Recipient: Industry Choice Award for Senior Design. 2022
- Award / Honor Recipient: Teaching Award of Honor 2020. 2020
- Award / Honor Recipient: Faculty Choice Award for Senior Design. 2019

Featured service activities
- Chair
International Conference on Hydromechatronics and Advanced Robot Control Technology
- Reviewer / Referee
Advanced Science
- Member
Graduate Curriculum Committee
- Reviewer / Referee
Advanced Functional Materials
- Editor
Journal of Advanced Thermal Science Research
- Member
Doctoral Program Proposal Writing Team