Ziyu Liu | Emission Control Technologies | Research Excellence Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ziyu Liu | Emission Control Technologies | Research Excellence Award

Beihang University  | China

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ziyu  Liu is a post‑doctoral research scientist in the Department of Physics at Columbia University, where he works in the Dean Lab, specializing in experimental condensed‑matter physics. His research centers on correlated phases in quantum materials, investigated through electronic transport measurements and optical spectroscopy. His interests span phenomena such as collective excitations and phase interplay in the fractional quantum Hall effect, engineering the band structure of materials via superlattice potential modulations, and developing next‑generation quantum devices using van der Waals heterostructures. Over recent years he has contributed to key experimental advances: for example, his work demonstrated high‑mobility monolayer semiconductor devices facilitating access to correlation-driven quantum phases at low charge density; he has also explored dynamic interfacial quantum dipoles in two-dimensional heterostructures, revealing a novel mechanism for hysteretic gate responses in graphene/BN-based devices — with potential implications for nanoelectronic memory and quantum‑device design. His approach combines precision device fabrication, low-temperature transport measurements, and spectroscopic techniques to probe subtle many-body effects in quantum materials. Through these efforts he advances understanding of how quantum interactions and material engineering can produce emergent quantum phenomena; his work contributes both fundamental insight into condensed-matter physics and practical pathways toward advanced quantum technologies. In conclusion, Ziyu Liu stands out as an experimental physicist bridging materials engineering, quantum‑many body physics, and device innovation — helping to push the frontier of quantum materials research through rigorous experimentation and inventive design. He has achieved 691 Citations, 59 Documents, 14 h‑index.

 Profiles:  Scopus | Research Gate

Featured Publications

Liu, Z., et al. (2026). Decoding cetane number law of key aviation fuel components: From structure–property relationships to reaction pathway analysis.

Liu, Z., et al. (2025). Microalgae biorefinery in the belt and road initiative: Opportunities for green growth.

Liu, Z., et al. (2025). Synergistic remediation of Cd-contaminated soil with biochar-sulfate reducing bacteria: Differential roles of straw- and sludge-derived biochars. Journal of Hazardous Materials.

Liu, Z., et al. (2025). Phenylboronic Acid-Modified and ROS-Responsive Polymeric Nanoparticles for Targeted Anticancer Drug Delivery. ACS Applied Nano Materials.

Liu, Z., et al. (2025). Carbon dots for reactive oxygen species modulation.

Ziyu Liu research establishes a strong scientific foundation for cleaner, more efficient aviation by linking hydrocarbon molecular structures with their ignition performance. By developing a benchmark cetane-number database and decoding structure–property–reaction pathways, the work advances the design of both traditional and sustainable aviation fuels. It improves combustion safety, enhances engine reliability, and supports global innovation in low-emission, high-performance aerospace energy systems. The vision is to accelerate the transition toward cleaner aviation through intelligent fuel engineering grounded in molecular science.

 

Ikram Moulay | Emission Control Technologies | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Ikram Moulay | Emission Control Technologies | Best Researcher Award

Research Associate | King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Ikram Moulay is a dedicated researcher with extensive experience across carbon capture, environmental remediation, inorganic crystallization, and sustainable process development, contributing significantly to advanced NOx/CO₂ capture systems, industrial waste valorization, and integrated CCUS technologies. Her professional experience spans the design and modeling of pilot-scale capture systems, development of high-value fertilizers, creation of real-time crystallization rigs, analysis of nucleation and growth mechanisms, and the formulation of novel amine-looping pathways for energy-efficient reactions, supported by strong expertise in mineralization, adsorption, and materials characterization using XRD, SEM, FT-IR, ICP, TGA, and particle analysis. Her research interests include sustainable CO₂ and NOₓ mitigation technologies, advanced sorbent development, inorganic crystallization kinetics, circular-economy-driven materials production, and techno-economic assessment of industrial-scale environmental systems. She brings strong research skills in process modeling, experimental design, analytical characterization, computational evaluation, and the conversion of industrial residues into high-value products, supported by proficiency in Aspen HYSYS, MATLAB, OriginPro, SigmaPlot, and other engineering tools. Her work has been recognized through multiple awards for outstanding presentations, academic excellence, and environmental research contributions. With publications in high-impact journals covering topics such as CO₂ mineralization, brine-based CCUS systems, nano-CaCO₃ synthesis, sorbent development, and sustainable waste utilization, she continues to expand her contributions to environmentally responsible technologies. Overall, her professional trajectory highlights a strong commitment to advancing next-generation solutions for climate mitigation and resource sustainability. She has achieved  28 Citations, 3 Documents, 2 h-index.

Featured Publications

Moulay, I., Park, J., & Yoo, Y. (2023). Synthesis of nano-sized calcium carbonates employing molecular effect on CO₂ conversion via biodegradable chelating-system. Chemical Engineering Journal, 474, 145281.

Jang, K., Choi, W. Y., Moulay, I., Lee, D., & Park, J. (2023). Strong acid-mediated Ca²⁺ extraction–CO₂ mineralization process for CO₂ absorption and nano-sized CaCO₃ production from cement kiln dust: Simultaneous treatment of CO₂ and industrial residues. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 111746.

Jang, K., Moulay, I., Lee, D., Myung, J., Oh, S., Kim, S. H., Choi, W. Y., & Park, J. (2024). Sustainable conversion of oyster shell waste into high-purity calcium carbonate via CO₂ mineralization. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 115099.

Park, J., Choi, W. Y., Jang, K., Lee, S., Kim, E., Moulay, I., Myung, J., Oh, S., Yoo, Y., … (2024). Experimental and integrated computational study on CCUS technology utilizing desalinated brine. Communications Engineering.

Moulay, I., & Jang, K. (2025). Sustainable approaches to NOx emissions: Capture and utilization technologies. Next Energy, 8, 100356.

Ikram Moulay’s research advances global sustainability by transforming industrial waste streams into high-value carbonates and developing next-generation CO₂/NOx mitigation technologies. Her work bridges fundamental chemical engineering with scalable industrial solutions, contributing directly to climate action, clean manufacturing, and circular economy innovations.