Overview
Dr. Liu’s research interests are focusing on the chemistry and material science of nanoscale materials. Specific topics in his current research program include: Self-assembly of nanostructures; Preparation and chemical functionalization of single
walled carbon nanotubes; Developing carbon nanotube based chemical and biological sensors; SPM based fabrication and modification of functional nanostructures.
Current Appointments & Affiliations
George Barth Geller Distinguished Professor of Chemistry
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2012 - Present
Chemistry,
Trinity College of Arts & Sciences
Professor of Chemistry
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2008 - Present
Chemistry,
Trinity College of Arts & Sciences
Professor in the Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science
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2024 - Present
Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science,
Pratt School of Engineering
Bass Fellow
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2012 - Present
Chemistry,
Trinity College of Arts & Sciences
Recent Publications
“A Lot’s in a Name”: Insights from Debates on Thermal and Nonthermal Effects in Plasmonic Catalysis
Journal Article ACS Applied Energy Materials · December 11, 2023 Plasmonic catalysis is uniquely positioned between photochemistry/electrochemistry and thermal chemistry such that multiple factors may compete to dominate the reaction enhancement mechanism. The adoption of norms originating in both photochemistry and the ... Full text CiteAchieving maximum overall light enhancement in plasmonic catalysis by combining thermal and non-thermal effects
Journal Article Nature Catalysis · December 1, 2023 Plasmonic photocatalysis presents a promising method for light-to-matter conversion. However, most current studies focus on understanding the relative importance of thermal and non-thermal effects while their synergistic effects remained less studied. Here ... Full text CiteUltraviolet Resonant Nanogap Antennas with Rhodium Nanocube Dimers for Enhancing Protein Intrinsic Autofluorescence.
Journal Article ACS nano · November 2023 Plasmonic optical nanoantennas offer compelling solutions for enhancing light-matter interactions at the nanoscale. However, until now, their focus has been mainly limited to the visible and near-infrared regions, overlooking the immense potential of the u ... Full text CiteRecent Grants
MRI: Track 2 Acquisition of the Thermo Fischer Cryogenic Helios 5 CX DualBeam for Materials Science
EquipmentCo-Principal Investigator · Awarded by National Science Foundation · 2023 - 2026NRT-HDR: Harnessing AI for Autonomous Material Design
Inst. Training Prgm or CMEParticipants · Awarded by National Science Foundation · 2020 - 2026REU SITE: Collaborative Research: Nanoscale Detectives -- Elucidating the Structure and Dynamics of Hybrid Perovskite Systems
ResearchMentor · Awarded by National Science Foundation · 2021 - 2025View All Grants
Education, Training & Certifications
Harvard University ·
1996
Ph.D.
Shandong University (China) ·
1990
M.S.
Shandong University (China) ·
1987
B.S.