Academic Staff
Dr Tao LIU
Assistant Professor
- ZS936
- +852 2766 6026
- tao-cee.liu@polyu.edu.hk
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Situated at the juncture of environmental microbiology and environmental engineering, his research interests include the exploration of novel microorganisms and applying these newly discovered microbial reactions in tangible applications. These applications manifest in the treatment of wastewater and waste sludge, as well as the upgrading of biogas and syngas, thus ultimately contributing to the advancement of sustainable environmental practices.
Education and Academic Qualifications
- Bachelor of Engineering, Secondary Bachelor of Economics, Tsinghua University
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Academic and Professional Experience
His research achievements have been recognized through prestigious awards including the Australian Research Council DECRA fellowship (successful rate of < 5% for applicants with a career age less than a year), the Australian Water Association Queensland Student Water Prize, and the National Award for Outstanding Self-Funded Foreign Students. He is on the Early Career Editorial Board of the Journal of Hazardous Materials and Frontiers of Environmental Science & Engineering. He is a member of the Australian Water Association (AWA) and the International Water Association (IWA).
