Assistant Professor
Phone: 903.566.6332
Email: sliu@uttyler.edu
Building: RBN 2041
Department: Chemical Engineering
Shuhao Liu
Degrees
Ph.D.: (Chemical Engineering) Texas A&M University (2022)
M.S.: (Material Science and Engineering) Texas A&M University (2018)
B.S.: (Material Chemistry) Nanjing University of Science and Technology (2016)
Biography
Dr. Shuhao Liu is a researcher specializing in advanced nanomaterials and surface/interface technologies with applications in sustainability, healthcare, agriculture, and energy. Dr. Liu earned his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering and M.S. in Materials Science under the mentorship of Dr. Mustafa Akbulut and Dr. Luis Cisneros-Zevallos at Texas A&M University. During this time, he pioneered work on antifouling coatings, pH-responsive viscoelastic materials, and nanoencapsulation systems for enhanced food safety, oil recovery, and controlled release technologies. As a postdoctoral researcher at The University of Texas at Austin with Dr. Keith Johnston, Dr. Liu advanced his research into nanomaterial synthesis and functionalization for long-term chemical delivery systems, particularly in asphaltene inhibitor release. Dr. Liu has published extensively in leading journals such as ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, Journal of Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering Journal, and Advanced Materials Interfaces. Recently, Dr. Liu is building a new research group at the Jasper Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Texas at Tyler.
Courses taught
- CHEN 3301 – Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics I
- CHEN 3302 – Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics II
- CHEN 3320 – Mass Transfer
- CHEN 4320 – Chemical Engineering Lab I
Research Interests
Our lab focuses on understanding and developing advanced nanomaterials and surface/interface materials to address global challenges in sustainability, healthcare, agriculture, and energy. We explore the fundamental characteristics of innovative materials and their interactions to create impactful solutions across diverse sectors. Our team is dedicated to designing multifunctional materials and coatings, including stimuli-responsive systems, antifouling surfaces, and eco-friendly chemical/drug delivery systems. By leveraging advanced scientific tools and manufacturing processes, we aim to create scalable technologies with real-world applications that enhance safety, efficiency, and sustainability.
Awards & Honors
- Rising STARs Award, The University of Texas System, 2024
- Phillips 66 Technical Fellowship, Texas A&M University, 2021
Selected Publications
- Liu, S., Iepure, M., Zhou, W., DeFlorio, W., Akbulut, M. E., & Min, Y. (2024). Electrospun superhydrophobic polyvinyl chloride/polydimethylsiloxane-nanodiamond nanocomposite with enhanced antifouling and mechanical properties for fresh produce packaging. Applied Food Research, 4(1), 100417
- Zhou, W., Liu, S., DeFlorio, W., Song, S. H., Choi, H., Cisneros-Zevallos, L., ... & Akbulut, M. E. (2024). Nanostructured antifouling coatings for galvanized steel food storage and container surfaces to enhance hygiene and corrosion resistance against bacterial, fungal, and mud contamination. Journal of Food Engineering, 363, 111784.
- Mu, M.*, Liu, S.*, DeFlorio, W., ... & Akbulut, M. (2023) "Influence of surface roughness, nanostructure, and wetting on bacterial adhesion" Langmuir 39 (15), 5426-543
- Liu, S.*, Lin, Y. T.*, Bhat, B., Pahari, S., Kuan, K. Y., De, A., ... & Akbulut, M. (2023). Dynamic, hollow nanotubular networks with superadjustable pH-responsive and temperature resistant rheological characteristics. Chemical Engineering Journal, 139364.
- Liu, S., Zheng, J., Hao, L., Yegin, Y., Bae, M., Ulugun, B., ... & Akbulut, M. (2020). Dual-functional, superhydrophobic coatings with bacterial anticontact and antimicrobial characteristics. ACS applied materials & interfaces, 12(19), 21311-21321