Research Interests: Dr. Liu is a Rice Academy Postdoctoral Fellow in Prof. Qilin Li’s lab. His current research involves the development of materials and interfacial processes that enable selective recovery of rare earth metals from industrial wastewaters.
Background: Outside the lab, he enjoys outdoor adventures, reading science fiction, and engaging in creative writing. A fan of futuristic technology, Dr. Liu is dedicated to advancing his field and contributing to solutions that support environmental sustainability and resource efficiency.
Education:
BS, Environmental Engineering
– Tsinghua University, Beijing, China, 2018
MS, Civil and Environmental Engineering
– University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, 2019
Ph.D, Civil and Environmental Engineering
– University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, 2023
Post Doctoral Researcher, Environmental Engineering
– Rice University, Houston, Texas, 2025
Awards:
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- Rice Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship, Rice University – 2023
- UCLA University Fellowship – 2023
- Second Place Winner, Internet of Water De Nora Idea Challenge – 2021
- Cathay Bank Scholarship – 2019
- Tsinghua University Academic Excellence Award – 2017, 2018
Contact Information: yimingliu@rice.edu