Hong Liu

Hong Liu is an Associate Professor in Biological and Ecological Engineering at Oregon State University (OSU), where he has held academic positions since 2005. He leads the Wastewater Energy Lab and focuses on sustainable bioenergy production, microbial electrochemical systems, and environmental biotechnology.

• Affiliations: OSU, College of Agricultural Sciences, Department of Biological & Ecological Engineering.
• Education:
  • B.E. in Environmental Engineering (Harbin Institute of Technology, 1996)
  • M.E. in Environmental Engineering (Harbin Institute of Technology, 1998)
  • Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering (University of Hong Kong, 2003)

Research Interests: His work integrates microbial systems with electrochemical engineering to develop sustainable technologies such as microbial fuel cells and electrolysis for bioenergy recovery from wastewater. Key themes include:

• High-current biofilm engineering
• Cost-effective electrode materials
• Scale-up of bioelectrochemical systems
• Integration of machine learning for process optimization

Publications & Recognitions: Over 150 peer-reviewed articles, including high-impact papers in Environmental Science & Technology and Bioresource Technology. Notable awards include the NSF CAREER Award (2010) and Popular Mechanics Breakthrough Award (2005).

Grants & Labs: Active grants focus on wastewater-to-energy conversion and biofilm dynamics. The Wastewater Energy Lab collaborates on multidisciplinary projects involving material science, data analytics, and industrial partnerships.