Postdoctoral Researcher, Virginia Tech, United States
Dr. Yangyang Liu is a dedicated postdoctoral researcher at Virginia Tech, working with Prof. Peter J. Vikesland in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering. His expertise lies in heterogeneous/multiphase chemistry, interface mechanisms, and artificial intelligence (AI) machine learning applications in atmospheric chemistry and aerosol science. 🌍 His impactful research has advanced our understanding of aerosol pH and electric field, leading to groundbreaking in-situ monitoring systems and atmospheric chemistry models for studying heterogeneous reaction mechanisms and multiphase processes crucial to air pollution control. 🚀
Publication Profile
🎓 Education
Dr. Liu earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Science and Engineering from Fudan University, China 🎓. His academic journey also includes research experience at City University of Hong Kong, where he worked in the School of Environmental and Energy. With a strong foundation in atmospheric chemistry and machine learning, he continues to explore the intersection of chemistry, environmental engineering, and AI to address pressing environmental challenges. 🌱
💼 Experience
Dr. Liu’s professional career includes multiple postdoctoral research positions across prestigious institutions: Virginia Tech (2024-2025), Fudan University (2021-2024), and City University of Hong Kong (2020-2021). His research focuses on characterizing aerosol properties, advancing machine learning applications in environmental science, and developing innovative methodologies for monitoring air quality. 🌐 His contributions to atmospheric sulfate formation, nanoplastics detection, and environmental interface chemistry have been widely recognized in the scientific community.
🏆 Awards and Honors
Dr. Liu has received significant recognition for his research contributions, including being named one of the Outstanding Reviewers for Environmental Science: Advances (2023). 🌟 His cutting-edge studies on aerosol chemistry, air pollution mechanisms, and environmental nanotechnology have been published in top-tier journals, establishing him as a leading scientist in his field. 📜
🔬 Research Focus
Dr. Liu’s research revolves around multiphase and heterogeneous atmospheric chemistry, particularly investigating how aerosols interact with pollutants in the atmosphere. His work extends to nanoplastics detection, electric field influence on air pollutants, and AI-driven predictive modeling. 🧠 His innovative use of machine learning in atmospheric chemistry is paving the way for next-generation environmental monitoring and pollution mitigation strategies. 🌏
🎯 Conclusion
Dr. Yangyang Liu is a pioneering researcher in atmospheric chemistry, environmental nanotechnology, and AI-driven modeling. 🚀 His groundbreaking contributions to air pollution monitoring, aerosol chemistry, and nanoplastics detection continue to shape the field of environmental science. With a strong track record of impactful research, he remains committed to advancing sustainable solutions for air quality management and environmental protection. 🌱🌎
📚 Publications
Nanoplastics Detected in Commercial Sea Salt (2024) – Environmental Science and Technology (DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.3c11021) 📌
Rapid Detection of Nanoplastics in Water by Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (2024) – Journal of Hazardous Materials (DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.132702) 🧪
Solar-Driven Arsenic(V) Transformation and Adsorption on Chalcopyrite (2024) – ACS ES&T Water (DOI: 10.1021/acsestwater.4c00059) 🌊Unveiling the Role of Carbonate Radical Anions in Dust-Driven SO₂ Oxidation (2024) – Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres (DOI: 10.1029/2023JD040017) 💨
Significantly Accelerated Photosensitized Formation of Atmospheric Sulfate (2024) – Journal of the American Chemical Society (DOI: 10.1021/jacs.3c11892) 🔬
Automatic Identification of Individual Nanoplastics by Raman Spectroscopy Using Machine Learning (2023) – Environmental Science and Technology (DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.3c03210) 🤖