About
Junyang Liu serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering at Xiamen University's College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering since 2020, with research centered on molecular-scale electronic systems and nanofabrication techniques. His work bridges chemistry, materials science, and nanoelectronics through experimental investigations of molecular junctions and surface phenomena.
Education:
- PhD in Physical Chemistry, Xiamen University (2010-2016)
- BS in Chemistry, Xiamen University (2006-2010)
Research Interests: Dr. Liu's expertise spans Molecular Electronics, where he pioneers charge transport studies in single-molecule devices; Micro & Nano-fabrication techniques for precision molecular assembly; Surface-enhanced Raman Spectroscopy for molecular characterization; and Nanoelectrochemistry exploring electrochemical interfaces at nanoscale. His recent work demonstrates electric-field control of molecular reactions and supramolecular diode development, revealing fundamental mechanisms in molecular-scale electronics.
Publication Trends: Analyzing his 15 recent publications (2019-2025), Liu's research shows a clear evolution from foundational quantum interference studies toward applied molecular intelligence systems and catalytic applications. His work consistently appears in premier journals like Journal of the American Chemical Society and Nature Communications, with recurring themes of molecular junction engineering, electric-field manipulation, and spectroscopic characterization across chemistry, materials science, and nanotechnology disciplines.
Scientific Awards: No scientific awards were documented in the provided source material.
Advising and Grants: The source text contains no explicit information regarding graduate student mentorship, research grants, or funded projects.
Labs and Teams: Liu conducts research within Xiamen University's Tan Kah Kee Innovation Laboratory (Room 1#203) and Chemistry Building (Room 495), collaborating extensively with Professor Wenjing Hong's group on molecular electronics initiatives.
