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Liu Research Group at MSU is actively looking for highly creative and motivated scientists and engineers! Prospective researchers should have a strong interest in soft material synthesis and characterization, mass and heat transfer, biomaterials, microbiology, and/or additive manufacturing. For most inquiries, Xinyue can be reached at xyliu@msu.edu.

Prospective graduate students should apply directly to the Department of Chemical Engineering & Materials Science at MSU. You are encouraged to email Xinyue with a CV and a brief summary of your research experience and interests when applying.
Admitted graduate students from relevant MSU graduate programs are welcome to join our group.
Undergraduate students from relevant MSU departments are highly encouraged to contact Xinyue via email with a 1-page resume.

Xinyue Liu

Assistant Professor

Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science

Michigan State University

Office: Engineering Building 3516

Email: xyliu@msu.edu

Postdoctoral Researcher

Aimen Al-Hilfi

Postdoc

Ph.D. in Chemistry, Michigan State University, 2024

Lab: Anthony Hall B212

Email: alhilfia@msu.edu

Chuwei Ye

Postdoc

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Michigan State University, 2026

Lab: Anthony Hall B212

Email: yechuwei@msu.edu

Graduate Students

Yijie Cheng

Ph.D. Student

M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Nankai University, 2020 – 2023

Lab: Anthony Hall B212

Email: chengy54@msu.edu

Akhiri Zannat

Ph.D. Student

M.S. in Plant and Soil Science, Texas Tech University, 2023 – 2024

Lab: Anthony Hall B212

Email: zannatak@msu.edu

Zhenda He

Ph.D. Student

B.S. in Molecular Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, 2021 – 2025

Lab: Anthony Hall B212

Email: hezhenda@msu.edu

Undergraduate Researchers

Sarah Ansert

Professional Assistant

B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Michigan State University, 2024 – Present

Lab: Anthony Hall B212

Email: ansertsa@msu.edu

Troy McManus

Undergrad Research Assistant

B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Michigan State University, 2023 – Present

Lab: Anthony Hall B212

Email: mcmanu66@msu.edu

Trong Khang (TK) Nguyen

Undergrad Research Assistant

B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Michigan State University, 2022 – Present

Lab: Anthony Hall B212

Email: nguy1150@msu.edu

Simrin Sahota

Undergrad Research Assistant

B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Michigan State University, 2022 – Present

Lab: Anthony Hall B212

Email: sahotas1@msu.edu

Alumni

Vo Anh Thu Truong (BS in Chemical Engineering). Time in the lab: 2026 Spring
Claire Heathman (BS in Chemical Engineering). Time in the lab: 2026 Summer
Julia Lavallee (BS in Materials Science). Time in the lab: 2025 Fall
Shahd Alnasser (BS in Mechanical Engineering). Time in the lab: 2025 Fall
Rahul Gopalakrishnan (BS in Materials Science). Time in the lab: 2025 Fall
Adolfo Lopez (BS in Mechanical Engineering). Time in the lab: 2024 Spring-2024 Fall
Darryl Francis (BS in Microbiology). Time in the lab: 2024 Fall
Yuchen Bian (BS in Plant Science). Time in the lab: 2023 Fall-2024 Spring
Justin DeHoff (BS in Materials Science). Time in the lab: 2024 Fall
Braeden Keener (BS in Mechanical Engineering). Time in the lab: 2024 Spring
Tori Morgan (BS in Mechanical Engineering). Time in the lab: 2024 Spring

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