معرفی
Xiaoli Ma is an Affiliate Assistant Professor in the School of Freshwater Sciences and an Assistant Professor in the Materials Science & Engineering Department at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee (UWM). His research focuses on advanced materials for separation, purification, and sensor technologies, with a strong emphasis on porous materials like metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), zeolites, and carbons, as well as polymer-based nanocomposites and membranes. His work bridges fundamental material science and applied engineering, targeting improvements in water purification, gas separation, and membrane fabrication.
Education:
- PhD in Materials Science and Engineering, Arizona State University (2015)
- MS in Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University, China (2009)
- BS in Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University, China (2006)
Research Interests:
- Design and characterization of porous materials (MOFs, zeolites, carbons)
- Development of functional membranes for water/gas separation
- Nanocomposite materials and their integration into devices
- Vapor-phase processing techniques like atomic layer deposition (ALD)
Publications Trends: Recent work emphasizes covalent organic framework (COF) membranes for ion selectivity (2024), ceramic membranes for PFAS removal (2023), and ZIF-based gas separation systems (2023–2020). His articles span membrane fabrication methods, material synthesis innovations, and applications in environmental and energy sectors.
Labs/Teams: Leads a research group exploring novel materials for industrial and environmental applications, focusing on scalable synthesis and real-world deployment of advanced membranes and adsorbents.
