Liu Research Group at MSU is actively looking for highly creative and motivated scientists and engineers! Prospective researchers should have a strong interest in soft material synthesis and characterization, mass and heat transfer, biomaterials, microbiology, and/or additive manufacturing. For most inquiries, Xinyue can be reached at xyliu@msu.edu.
Prospective graduate students should apply directly to the Department of Chemical Engineering & Materials Science at MSU. You are encouraged to email Xinyue with a CV and a brief summary of your research experience and interests when applying.
Admitted graduate students from relevant MSU graduate programs are welcome to join our group. Email Xinyue to arrange a meeting.
Prospective postdoctoral researchers should contact Xinyue via email with a CV, a 1-page summary of research experience and interests, and contact information of at least 2 references.
Undergraduate students from relevant MSU departments are highly encouraged to contact Xinyue via email with a 1-page resume and a brief statement of interest (<500 words).
Assistant Professor
Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science
Michigan State University
Postdoc in Mechanical Engineering, MIT, 2022-2023
Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, MIT, 2015-2021
B.S. in Polymer Science & Engineering, Sichuan University, 2011-2015
Office: 3516 Engineering Building
Email: xyliu@msu.edu
Postdoctoral Researcher
Postdoc
M.S. in Materials Science, Peking University, 2017-2021
Research interest: Optical materials
Lab: B212 Anthony Hall
Email: saeedmo1@msu.edu
Graduate Student
Ph.D. Student
M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Nankai University, 2020-2023
Research interest: Energy and mass transport in hydrogels
Lab: B212 Anthony Hall
Email: chengy54@msu.edu
Ph.D. Student
M.S. in Plant and Soil Science, Texas Tech University , 2023-2024
Research interest: Sustainable polymers
Lab: B212 Anthony Hall
Email: zannatak@msu.edu
Undergraduate Researcher
Professional Assistant
B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Michigan State University, 2024-Present
Research interest: 3D printing
Lab: B212 Anthony Hall
Email: zannatak@msu.edu
Alumni
Adolfo Lopez. Time in the lab: 2024 Spring-2024 Fall
Darryl Francis. Time in the lab: 2024 Fall
Yuchen Bian. Time in the lab: 2023 Fall-2024 Spring
Rahul Gopalakrishnan. Time in the lab: 2024 Fall
Justin DeHoff. Time in the lab: 2024 Fall
Braeden Keener. Time in the lab: 2024 Spring
Tori Morgan. Time in the lab: 2024 Spring