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Hanzhe Liu is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Purdue University, specializing in Physical Chemistry and Materials Chemistry. His research focuses on developing ultrafast XUV/X-ray spectroscopy techniques to explore fundamental chemical and physical processes in complex materials. These innovative methods enable the study of material properties, element compositions, and dynamic behaviors at unprecedented temporal resolutions, ranging from femtoseconds to attoseconds. Liu's lab emphasizes strong light-matter interactions, which allow for the coherent control of material properties and the investigation of nonequilibrium dynamics. He aims to apply these advanced techniques to improve our understanding of chemical activities and the coupling of multiple degrees of freedom in materials. His background includes a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Science and Technology of China in 2013, a Ph.D. from Stanford University in 2019, and a postdoctoral fellowship at the California Institute of Technology in 2022.
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