Lichen Liu

Lichen Liu is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Tsinghua University. Her research focuses on heterogeneous catalysis, particularly the controllable synthesis of porous materials such as zeolites and their applications in catalytic transformations for chemical production, fuel generation, and environmental remediation. Her work emphasizes understanding the structures of active sites and the evolution of solid catalysts during catalytic processes. Liu has also pursued translating fundamental research into practical applications. She has received several awards, including the 2020 Young Scientist Award from the International Association of Catalysis Societies and the Government of Valencia.

Lichen Liu is a researcher at Tsinghua University specializing in Heterogeneous Catalysis and Materials Chemistry. Their work focuses on the design and characterization of metal catalysts, including single atoms, nanoclusters, and nanoparticles, for various catalytic applications. Liu's research explores the structural and electronic properties of catalytic sites, such as bimetallic sites and subnanometric metal clusters, confined in porous materials. They investigate the evolution and stabilization of these species under reaction conditions, aiming to enhance catalytic performance and selectivity. Additionally, Liu's work includes photocatalytic CO2 reduction, hydrogenation reactions, and the development of non-noble metal catalysts for sustainable chemical processes.