Academic Degrees

PhD, 2000, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China

Master, 1992, Institute of Solid State Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, China

Bachelor, 1984, The 2^nd Department of Mechanical Engineering, Huazhong Institute of Technology, Wuhan, China

Professional Experience

Professor (2000-present); School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China

Associate Professor (1998-2000); School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China

Associate Professor (1996-1998); Institute of Solid State Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, China

Research Fellow (1993-1996);  National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development (ENEA), Rome, Italy

Research Associate (1990-1993); Institute of Solid State Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, China

Research Assistance (1984-1990); Institute of Solid State Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, China

Selected Publications

1. J. Y. Xu, C. Zhang*, L.X. Liu, R. Guo, M.J. Sun, L. Liu*，Achieving high strength in laser powder-bed fusion processed AlFeCuZr alloy via dual-nanoprecipitations and grain boundary segregation. Journal of Materials Science & Technology   137（2023）56-66

2. Y. X, Ge, P.Y. Zhu, Y. Yu, L.C. Zhang, C. Zhang*, L. Liu*. Remarkably enhanced Fenton-like catalytic activity and recyclability of Fe-based metallic glass by alternating magnetic field: mechanisms and industrial applications. Journal of Materials Chemistry A 10 (2022) 23314

3. C. Zhang, D.Ouyang, S. Pauly, L. Liu*. 3D printing of bulk metallic glasses. Materials Science & Engineering R：Reports 145 (2021) 100625

4. P. C. Zhang, C. Z., D. Ouyan, L. Liu*, Enhancement of plasticity and toughness of 3D printed binary Zr50Cu50 bulk metallic glass composite by deformation-induced martensitic transformation. Scripta Materialia 192 (2021) 7-12

5. D. Ouyang, W. Xing, N. Li, Y. C. Li, L. Liu*. Structural evolutions in 3D-printed Fe-based metallic glass fabricated by selective laser melting. Additive Manufacturing 23 (2018) 246-252

6. C. Zhang, W. Wang, Y.C. Li, Y.G. Yang, Y. Wu, L. Liu*. 3D printing of Fe-based bulk metallic glasses and composites with large dimension and enhanced toughness by thermal spraying. Journal of Materials Chemistry A 6 (2018) 6800-6805

7. S. S. Wang, L. Liu*, Fabrication of novel nanoporous copper powder catalyst by dealloying of ZrCuNiAl amorphous powders for the application of wastewater treatments. Journal of Hazardous Materials 340 (2017) 445-453

8. W. Xu, M. T. Sandor, Y. Yu, H.B Ke, H. P. Zhang, M. Z. Li, W. H Wang, L. Liu*,  Y. Wu* Evidence of liquid-liquid transition in glass forming La₅₀Al₃₅Ni₁₅ melt above liquidus temperature.  Nature Communications 6(2015)7696-7715

9. Y. Liu, Y.M. Wang, L. Liu*, Fatigue crack propagation behavior and fracture toughness in a Ni-free ZrCuFeAlAg bulk metallic glass. Acta Materialia  92 (2015)209-219

10. C. Zhang, H. Zhou, L. Liu*. Laminar Fe-based amorphous composite coatings with enhanced bonding strength and impact resistance. Acta Materialia 72(2014)239-251.

11. N. Li*, X. Xu, Z.Z. Zheng, L. Liu* Enhanced formability of a Zr-based bulk metallic glass in supercooled liquid state by vibrational loading. Acta Materialia 65(2014) 400-411.

12. Y. Liu, Y. M. Wang, H. F. Pang, Q. Zhao, L. Liu*, A Ni-free ZrCuFeAlAg BMG with potential for biomedical applications. Acta Biomaterialia 9 (2013) 7043-7053

13. N. Li , Y. Chen, M.Q. Jiang, D.J. Li , J.J. He , Y. Wu , L. Liu*，Thermoplastic forming map of a Zr-based bulk metallic glass. Acta Materialia 61（2013）1921-1931

14. C. Zhang , K.C. Chan, Y. Wu , L. Liu*, Pitting initiation in Fe-based amorphous coating. Acta Materialia 60 (2012) 4152-4159

15. J. Pan, Q. Chen, L. Liu*, Y. Li*, Softening and dilatation in a single shear band of metallic glass.  Acta Materialia 59 (2011) 5146-5158

Awards

2022 Natural Science Award (Second Prize), The Ministry of Education of China: Thermoplastic Microforming and Surface Function Tailoring of Amorphous Alloys

2020 Natural Science Award (Second Prize), The Ministry of Education of China: Corrosion Behaviors and Mechanism for Amorphous Coatings

2019 Natural Science Award in Chong Qing (Second Prize), Research on the Formation and Toughening of Fe-based Bulk Metallic Glasses

Courses Taught

Engineering Materials

Metallic Functional Materials

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Projects

1. National Natural Science Foundation of China：92066202, A study of the microstructures and properties of laser additive manufactured refractory high-entropy alloys and composites, 2021/01-2024/12

2. National Natural Science Foundation of China：52061160483, Research on Additive Manufacturing and Microstructure and Properties of Refractory High Entropy Alloys and Composites, 2021/01-2024/12

3. Key Research & Development Project in Hubei Province: 2020BAB075, Scale-up Preparation Technology and Application of Amorphous Alloy Catalysts for High-Efficiency Treatment of Industrial Wastewater, 2021/01-2023/12

4.National Natural Science Foundation of China：51871102, Design, Preparation and Properties of Fe-based Amorphous Coating Integrated with Anti-corrosion and Antifouling, 2019/01-2022/12