Hongyi Liu, Ph.D.

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Ithaca, NY 14850 USA

abm6bh@r.postjobfree.com

607-***-****

OBJECTIVE

Obtain a post-doctoral position to study nanoscale liquid-solid interfacial

phenomena, nanoparticles, nanocomposites with multiple/large-scale

simulations in computational chemistry, chemical engineering and materials

science.

EDUCATION

NC State University

7/2005 - 8/2009

. Ph.D. in Fiber & Polymer Science. Dissertation: Fiber Lubrication: a

Molecular Dynamics Simulation Study, directed by Prof. O. Rojas and Prof.

W. Krause, funded by National Textile Center, USA. (Project No.: C05-

NS09) Innovation: (1) molecular modeling of amorphous cellulose

surfaces, (2) the additivity method to calculate the interaction energy

between a polymeric surface and a single surfactant in aqueous solution,

and (3) meso-scale modeling of surfactant solutions confined or/and

sheared by hydrophilic/hydrophobic polymeric surfaces.

. Knowledgeable in applying modeling methodologies to characterize

polymeric surfaces/interface in nanotribology, nanostructures of ultra-

thin films, particularly in predicting the physical properties of

amorphous polymeric thin films, solid-liquid interface, nano-scale

adsorption, molecular lubrication phenomena, surfactant self-assembly and

micelle formation.

. Thorough understanding and practical expertise in the use of molecular

dynamics (MD) and mesoscopic dynamics (MesoDyn) simulation methods with

software packages: Materials Studio (Amorphous Cell, MesoDyn, DPD,

Discover, Synthia (QSAR), etc.), Lammps, VMD and NAMD.

. Hands-on expertise in modern computer operating systems (Linux/Windows)

and with programming languages such as Perl, Python and C++.

Donghua University

9/2000 - 3/2003

. M.S. in Fiber Science & Textile Engineering. Dissertation: The Study on

the Technology and the Yarn's Properties of the Cotton Sirofil Spinning,

directed Sub-project funded by the National Economy and Trade Commission,

P.R. China

Wuhan U. of Science & Engineering 9/1993 -

6/1997

. B.E. in Textile Engineering. Graduation Project: The Design of the

General Cotton Mill, graded A+.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Voluntary Research at Cornell University in Computational Chemistry

8/2009 - Present

. Project 1: Large-Scale Molecular Dynamics Simulation of Nanotribology,

with Prof. Juan Hinestroza.

We used well-established hydrodynamic shearing models at a nano scale to

understand molecular interactions between surfactants/solutions and

polymeric surfaces, shear stresses, temperature profiles and fluid

dynamics associated with polymeric surfaces.

. Project 2: Molecular Dynamics Simulations of Alanime Functions in a

Flaviviral Fusion Protein, with Dr. Zhaofei Li (zl58), Boyce Thompson

Institute of Cornell University.

We study the functional changes of proteins (PDB#: 3DUB) if induced by pH

value at a large-scale. These changes which cannot be directly observed

experimentally are inferred indirectly by large-scale MD simulations.

. Project 3: Multiple-scale simulations of Nanoparticle ionic materials

(NIMs), with Prof. Emmanuel P. Giannelis, Material Science and

Engineering at Cornell University. MD and DPD simulations are used to the

understand intra/interaction of NIMs and their fluid morphology.

Zhongyuan University of Technology

4/2003 - 7/2005

Senior Lecturer & Researcher:

. Courses: Instrumental Analysis for Textile Testing, Non-woven

. Research Projects:

1. The Development of an Innovational Easy Cationic Dyeable Polyester

(ECDP) Fabric, funded by the Science and Technology Commission of Henan

Province, P.R. China

2. The Industrial Application of Fabric Computer-Aided Design (CAD),

funded by the Science and Technology Commission of Henan Province, P.R.

China

3. Permanent Press Finishing Process of Cotton Knits, funded by the

Science and Technology Commission of Henan Province, P.R. China

. Advisor for undergraduate research groups:

1. The technology and properties of the bi-staple composite yarn

2. The absorbability of the innovational fibers and their knit fabrics

Hennan Institute of Textile Technology

9/2003 - 12/2003

. Visiting Lecturer, Teaching course: Textile Testing Technology

Zhongyuan University of Technology 7/1997 -

8/2000

. Research Staff in Laboratory of Textile Engineering

INDUSTRIAL COLLABORATION EXPERIENCE:

Gunzetal (Shanghai) Ltd. 1/2004 -

8/2004

. Consultant on the following research projects: 1. The R&D of Puckering-

proof Sewing Threads; 2. The Research on the Aqueous Base Lubricants of

Sewing Threads; 3. Commercialization of integrating lubricating and

dyeing in sewing threads processing

Shanghai No. 17 General Cotton Mill

7/2002 - 8/2002

Pre-Graduation Internship at Textile Technical Center

. Projects: The super core-spun yarn Reform technical research &

development management

Shanghai Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau

7/2001 - 8/2001

Summer Internship at Textile Inspecting and Testing Department

. Project: Study on the international inspecting and testing methods of

textile and apparel

PUBLICATIONS:

1. H. Liu, W. E. Krause, O. J. Rojas, Molecular Dynamics Simulation to

Study Configuration and Interaction Energies of a Single Molecule of

Polyalkyl Glycol Block Copolymers in Aqueous Solutions on Fiber Surfaces,

in preparation.

2. H. Liu, W. E. Krause, O. J. Rojas, Mesoscale Simulations of Polyalkyl

Glycol Triblock Copolymer Morphology in Bulk, Confined and Sheared Aqueous

Solution, in preparation.

3. H. Liu, M. A. Pasquinelli, O. J. Rojas, W. E. Krause, Molecular Dynamic

Simulations to Investigate Amorphous Polypropylene and Cellulose Surfaces,

in preparation.

4. H. Liu, Y. Li, O. J. Rojas, Molecular Dynamics Simulations of the

Adsorption of Industrial Relevant Silane Surfactants Sheared with Zinc

Oxide Surfaces, in preparation.

5. H. Liu, S. Cui, S. Wang, Research on the Mechanism of Reducing Hairiness

by Sirofil Spinning, Journal of Zhongyuan University of Technology, 2002

(4): 37-39.

6. S. Cui, H. Liu, Q. Wang, Permanent Press Finishing Process of Cotton

Knits, Journal of Tianjin Polytechnic University, 1(23), 2004: 48-51.

7. S. Cui, H. Liu, Q. Wang, Non-iron Finishing of Pure Cotton Knitted

Fabrics, Knitting Industry, 2004: 60-61.

CONFERENCES:

1. Poster: Molecular Dynamics Simulation of Fiber Lubrication, the 6th

Research Open House of NC State University, Raleigh, NC, USA, April 16,

2008

2. Poster: Boundary Layer Lubrication and Molecular Assembly in Fiber

Processing, the 15th National Textile Center (NTC) Annual Forum, Hilton

Head, SC, USA, February 25-27, 2007

3. Poster: Molecular Dynamics Simulation during Shear in Fiber Processing,

233rd America Chemistry Society (ACS) National Meeting, Chicago, IL, USA,

March 25-29, 2007

4. 2005 Material Research Society Fall Meeting, Boston, MA, USA, November

28-December 2, 2005

HONORS:

1. Scientific Production Award, First Rank, conferred by Education

Department of Henan Province, 4th/9, Aug 2004

2. Advance Technology Application Award, Second Rank, conferred by

Government of Zhengzhou City, 5th/10, Sep 2004

3. Excellent-Work Award in Social Practical Activity of Shanghai City, Jul

2001

4. Leadership Award in the 4th JingWei Yun Science and Culture Festival,

Dec 2000

OTHERS:

1. Group Leader of NCSU Chinese Student Christian Fellowship, Aug 2006-Aug

2007

2. Pastor Assistant of First Ithaca Chinese Christian Church, June 2009-

July 2009

3. Teacher of Sunday school at First Ithaca Chinese Christian Church,

August 2009-present

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