Dr. Albert Liu

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Albert Liu is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Michigan, where he focuses on the interface of materials design, chemical catalysis, and electronic device fabrication. His innovative research explores the development of colloidal electronic systems, advancing device capabilities of individual colloidal particles and constructing higher-order assemblies of hierarchical materials. Liu's prior work has established carbon nanotubes and graphene as key components in creating novel electronic 'cells' that can perform autonomous functions, integrating energy harvesting, chemical detection, and memory recording. His mission is to design materials that afford the long-range order necessary for advanced electronic applications similar to natural biological scaffolds. Liu's laboratory seeks to replicate the complex functionalities observed in biological systems through the creation of 'tissue'-like electronic matter. He has received several awards for his accomplishments in academia, including being recognized as a Rising Star by the IEEE Solid-State Circuits Society.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2022-01-01 — Present

University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, Michigan

Teaching and research in the Department of Chemical Engineering.

Postdoctoral Associate

2020-01-01 — 2022-01-01

Stanford University •

Conducted research in nano-electronic systems.

Awards

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Early Career Advisory Board

2020-01-01
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Rising Star

2020-01-01
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MRS Graduate Student Award

2020-01-01
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Individual Accomplishment Citation

2019-01-01
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Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant Award

2019-01-01
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Teaching Development Fellowship

2018-01-01
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Inorganic Materials Graduate Student Award

2018-01-01
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1st Place Team Award

2018-01-01
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Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant Award

2017-01-01
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Carbon Nanomaterials Graduate Student Award

2016-01-01
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Presidential Graduate Fellowship

2014-01-01
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Jack E. Froehlich Memorial Award

2013-01-01

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science