Jiawei LIU
Assistant Professor (Joint appointment with Department of Chemistry) · School of Energy and Environment · City University of Hong Kong
Quick answer: Jiawei LIU is Assistant Professor (Joint appointment with Department of Chemistry) at City University of Hong Kong. Jiawei LIU shows an active PhD hiring signal as of 2026-10-19.
⭐ Prof. Liu welcomes motivated researchers to join her team in the areas of advanced nanomaterials and electrosynthesis. Opportunities are available for graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, visiting students/scholars, and undergraduate students. A background in chemistry, materials science, or chemical engineering is required, along with effective written and oral communication skills in English
Research interests
Advanced nanomaterials, Precision synthesis, Catalyst dynamic reconstruction, Electrosynthesis, Interfacial electrocatalysis, Reactor engineering
Selected publications (since 2023)
J. Liu, Y. Xu, R. Duan, M. Zhang, Y. Hu, M. Chen, B. Han, J. Dong, C. Lee, L. S. R. Kumara, O. Seo, J. Tseng, T. Watanabe, Z. Liu, Q. Zhu, J. Xu, M.-F. Ng*, D. Wu*, and Q. Yan*, Reaction-driven formation of anisotropic strains in FeTeSe nanosheets boosts low-concentration nitrate reduction to ammonia. Nat. Commun. 2025, 16, 3595.
J. Liu, R. Duan, Y. Xu, C. Zhang, C. Lv, E. Hu, J. Gao, B. Han, C. Lee, Z. Liu, L. Li, D. Wu*, M.-F. Ng*, and Q. Yan*, Decoupled control of CO2 and nitrate reduction intermediates to enable efficient tandem urea electrosynthesis. ACS Nano 2025, 19, 29646-29656.
J. Liu, Z. Li, C. Lv, X-Y. T, X. J. Loh, M. H. Chua, Z. Li, H. Pan, J. Chen*, Q. Zhu*, J. Xu*, and Q. Yan*, Electrocatalytic upgrading of nitrogenous wastes into value-added chemicals: A Review. Mater. Toda
Frequently asked questions
Is Jiawei LIU hiring PhD students at City University of Hong Kong?
Yes. As of 2026-10-19, Jiawei LIU's faculty page shows a PhD hiring signal: Prof. Liu welcomes motivated researchers to join her team in the areas of advanced nanomaterials and electrosynthesis. Opportunities are available for graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, visiting.
What does Jiawei LIU research?
Advanced nanomaterials, Precision synthesis, Catalyst dynamic reconstruction, Electrosynthesis, Interfacial electrocatalysis, Reactor engineering
Data last updated: 2026-10-19 · Source: phd-match.com faculty database.
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