Dr. Lizhen Liu, Nanyang technological University, Singapore
Dr. Lizhen Liu 🎓 is a dedicated Research Fellow at the School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 🇸🇬. With a strong academic foundation in Materials Science, she earned her Ph.D. from China University of Geosciences and undertook research at NTU and CARES lab. Her work focuses on advanced photocatalysis, CO₂ reduction, and single-atom catalysts ⚛️. Lizhen has co-authored numerous highly cited papers in Nature Communications, Angewandte Chemie, and ACS Nano 📚. She is a recipient of the NRE Young Star Researcher Gold Award 🏅 and several national-level scholarships, marking her as a rising star in energy materials. 🌟
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✅ Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award
Dr. Lizhen Liu stands out as a promising and impactful researcher in the field of materials science and engineering, particularly in sustainable energy technologies. Her pioneering research on photocatalysis, CO₂ reduction, and single-atom catalysts directly addresses global challenges in clean energy and environmental sustainability 🌍. With a consistent record of publishing in top-tier journals (Nature Communications, Angewandte Chemie, ACS Nano), and prestigious honors like the NRE Young Star Researcher Gold Award, she demonstrates exceptional academic excellence, innovation, and leadership in research. Her collaborative work at NTU and CARES Lab further highlights her international impact.
🎓 Education & Experience
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📅 2024 (Expected): Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering, China University of Geosciences 🇨🇳
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🔄 2022–2023: Exchange Student in Chemical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University & CARES Lab, Singapore 🇸🇬
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🎓 2019: Master’s in Materials Science and Engineering, China University of Geosciences 🇨🇳
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🎓 2018: Bachelor’s in Materials Science and Engineering, East China University of Technology 🇨🇳
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🧪 Current: Research Fellow, School of Materials Science and Engineering, NTU, Singapore 🇸🇬
📈 Professional Development
Dr. Lizhen Liu has actively contributed to the field of materials science through collaborative and interdisciplinary research 🌐. Her postdoctoral role at NTU has been instrumental in advancing her expertise in CO₂ photoreduction and single-atom catalysis ⚗️. She has developed strong cross-institutional ties through her time at CARES lab, and has participated in international collaborations, peer-reviewed publishing 📝, and cutting-edge laboratory techniques. Lizhen regularly engages in academic discussions, seminars, and mentorship initiatives 🎤, further enhancing her scientific acumen and network. Her career trajectory reflects a clear passion for sustainable materials and energy innovation ♻️.
🔬 Research Focus
Dr. Liu’s research lies at the intersection of photocatalysis, CO₂ reduction, and single-atom catalysis 🔬⚛️. She engineers nanostructured and heterojunction-based materials for solar-driven energy conversion ☀️. Her innovative work explores interface tuning, surface polarization, and vacancy engineering to enhance the efficiency of CO₂ photoreduction 🌍. Lizhen’s studies integrate experimental and theoretical insights to create novel materials that contribute to clean energy and environmental sustainability ♻️. Her publications in Nature Communications, ACS Nano, and Angewandte Chemie have made significant impacts in the field, pushing the boundaries of materials science for energy applications 💡.
🏅 Awards & Honors
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🥇 NRE Young Star Researcher Award (Gold Award) – 2024
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🎓 Graduate with Honors – Ph.D. & Bachelor’s
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🏆 National Scholarship – During Ph.D.
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🌟 National Inspirational Scholarship – During Bachelor’s
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