Shijie Liu

Shijie Liu is a Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY ESF). He specializes in bioenergy, biomaterials, and sustainability, with research focusing on bioprocess engineering, biochemical kinetics, and mass transfer phenomena. His work includes optimizing processes for biofuel production, enzymatic hydrolysis, and biorefinery integration.

Education: Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Alberta (1992), B.Sc. from Chengdu University of Science & Technology (1982). Professional Experience: Professor at SUNY ESF since 2011, prior roles include faculty positions at the University of Alberta and Alberta Research Council. He teaches courses in transport phenomena, bioprocess kinetics, and biorefinery processes.

Research Interests: Bioenergy conversion (ethanol, butanol), bioprocess optimization, membrane separation, and applied mathematics. Active in editorial roles for journals such as Journal of Biobased Materials and Bioenergy and Journal of Bioprocess Engineering and Biorefinery. Leads research projects in biomass pretreatment, enzyme catalysis, and biofuel production.

Labs/Teams: Bioprocess Engineering Lab (Walters Hall 204) and CNY Biotech Accelerator. Advises graduate students in bioprocess engineering, biomaterials, and biofuels. His work bridges fundamental chemical engineering with sustainable industrial applications.