Invited by Prof. Hai-Feng Li, Prof. Qi Liu from the City University of Hong Kong delivered an engaging talk on the “Study of Phase Transition Behaviour in Materials via Advanced Synchrotron Techniques” on 6 November 2024. Prof. Liu, currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics, shared his extensive research on the structure-property relationships of functional materials, utilizing cutting-edge synchrotron-based techniques.
In his presentation, Prof. Liu provided a comprehensive overview of advanced X-ray techniques for studying secondary rechargeable batteries, such as lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries. He discussed the theoretical principles underlying these techniques. Prof. Liu illustrated the applicability of these techniques through practical examples, emphasizing their structural sensitivities across various temporal, elemental, and length scales. His broader research interests also include the design and synthesis of novel energy storage materials and phase transition mechanisms.
With a prolific publication record, Prof. Liu has authored 128 peer-reviewed journal papers, including 14 in prestigious journals like Nature Energy and Nature Materials. He holds 12 patents filed in the US and China and has been invited to deliver over 50 talks at international conferences and workshops. His accolades include the CityU President’s Award 2021 and the Rising Star Lecturer (Physics) by the Hong Kong Institute of Advanced Study. In 2019, he was elected as a committee member of the Chinese Ceramic Society, representing Hong Kong.
