George Barth Geller Distinguished Professor of Chemistry
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.
Appointments and Affiliations
- George Barth Geller Distinguished Professor of Chemistry
- Professor of Chemistry
- Professor in the Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science
- Bass Fellow
Contact Information
- Office Location: 2105 French Science Center, Durham, NC 27708
- Email Address: j.liu@duke.edu
- Websites:
Education
- B.S. Shandong University (China), 1987
- M.S. Shandong University (China), 1990
- Ph.D. Harvard University, 1996
- Rice University, 1999
Awards, Honors, and Distinctions
- Fellow. American Physical Society. 2013
- AAAS Fellows. American Association for the Advancement of Science, The. 2012
Courses Taught
- NANOSCI 511: Foundations of Nanoscale Science and Technology
- ECE 511: Foundations of Nanoscale Science and Technology
- CHEM 611: Foundations of Nanoscale Science and Technology
- CHEM 590: Special Topics in Chemistry
- CHEM 548: Solid-State and Materials Chemistry
- CHEM 494: Research Independent Study
- CHEM 493: Research Independent Study
- CHEM 394: Research Independent Study
- CHEM 393: Research Independent Study
- CHEM 311: Physical Chemistry II
- CHEM 101DL: Core Concepts in Chemistry