Dr. Meilin Liu

Professor

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Biography

Meilin Liu is a Regents' Professor and the Hightower Chair in the School of Materials Science and Engineering. She specializes in the design, fabrication, and characterisation of materials for energy storage and conversion, particularly focusing on electrolyte, electrode, and catalyst materials. Liu's research encompasses understanding how structure, composition, and morphology affect the electrical and chemical properties of materials, particularly in relation to charge and mass transfer on surfaces and interfaces. Her innovative approaches aim to improve the efficiency and reduce the costs of chemical energy transformation processes. Liu has published extensively, with over 680 refereed papers and has been recognized as a Highly Cited Researcher. She holds 33 patents and has co-founded the battery technology company PolyPlus Battery.

Research Interests

Experience

Regents' Professor and Hightower Chair

2008-01-01 — Present

Georgia Institute of Technology • Atlanta, GA

Leading research in materials science and engineering, focusing on energy storage and conversion.

Awards

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Fellow

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Highly Cited Researcher

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Hightower Endowed Chair Professor

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Outstanding Faculty Research Author Award

Requirements for Georgia Institute of Technology

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in computer science or related field
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science: GRE scores are optional for Fall 2026.