Dr. Wei Liu | Chemical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

University of Jinan | China

Dr. Wei Liu is a dedicated researcher and lecturer at the Institute of Smart Materials and Engineering, University of Jinan, China. He obtained his Ph.D. in 2019 from the Huazhong University of Science and Technology, following his master’s and bachelor’s degrees from Qingdao University of Science and Technology in 2014 and 2011, respectively. Since joining the University of Jinan in 2019, Dr. Liu has actively contributed to both teaching and research, guiding seven master’s students and delivering core courses such as Organic Chemistry. In parallel, he has pursued postdoctoral research (2022–2025) while engaging as a special correspondent for the Shandong Province enterprise science and technology program, bridging academia and industrial innovation. Dr. Liu’s research primarily focuses on high-efficiency deep blue organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), the design and synthesis of rare-earth-based light conversion materials, and the crystal engineering of organic molecules, including polymorphs and co-crystals. His work aims to enhance the performance, efficiency, and sustainability of optoelectronic and photonic materials, with applications in advanced lighting, display technologies, and agriculture. He has led and participated in multiple scientific research projects, including the Science and Technology Program of the University of Jinan (as project leader), major university and provincial development programs, and industrial pilot studies on agricultural light conversion agents. A prolific scholar, Dr. Liu has authored or co-authored over 50 research publications in leading international journals such as Science Bulletin, Chemical Communications, Journal of Materials Chemistry C, Dyes and Pigments, Ceramics International, and Nanomaterials. His notable studies include the development of Bi³⁺/Eu³⁺ co-doped phosphors for tunable light emission, non-doped sky-blue fluorescent OLEDs based on novel anthracene derivatives, and advanced photoluminescent materials for plant growth applications. His collaborative research on deep blue anthracene-based luminogens, published in Science Bulletin, has drawn attention for achieving exceptional efficiency and stability in OLED devices. Dr. Liu’s scientific achievements have been recognized with multiple honors, including the First Prize for Outstanding Scientific Research Achievement Award of Shandong Universities (2014), the First Prize of Science and Technology Award of Shandong University (2016), and the Excellent Master’s Thesis Award of Shandong Province (2015). In addition to journal publications, he holds patents such as An anthracene-based deep blue organic luminescent material with high efficiency and low roll-off (CN 111303009 B) and an international patent for a diketopyrrolopyrrole-based red light conversion agent (South Africa No. 2023/00481). Through his interdisciplinary research that integrates chemistry, materials science, and photonic engineering, Dr. Liu is advancing the development of next-generation luminescent materials and agricultural phototechnology. His ongoing projects aim to improve light utilization efficiency in both electronic and ecological systems, promoting sustainable solutions for modern energy and environmental challenges. As an educator and innovator, he continues to mentor young scientists and contribute to China’s strategic development in smart materials and optoelectronic technology.

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Featured Publications

Liu, M., Yang, C., Liu, W., Zhou, X., Liu, S., You, Q., & Jiang, X. (2024). Synthesis of Bi³⁺ and Eu³⁺ co-doped Na₄CaSi₃O₉ blue-red light tunable emission phosphors for inducing plant growth. Ceramics International, 50, 9058–9069.

Lu, X., Liu, W., Kang, Z., Yang, C., Nie, Y., & Jiang, X. (2023). Efficient non-doped sky-blue fluorescent organic light emitting devices based on cyanopyridine-containing anthracene derivatives. Dyes and Pigments, 220, 111712.

Yang, C., Liu, W., You, Q., Zhao, X., Liu, S., Xue, L., Sun, J., & Jiang, X. (2023). Recent advances in light-conversion phosphors for plant growth and strategies for the modulation of photoluminescence properties. Nanomaterials, 13, 1715.

Guo, R., Liu, W., Ma, D., & Wang, L. (2021). Exceptionally efficient deep blue anthracene-based luminogens: Design, synthesis, photophysical, and electroluminescent mechanisms. Science Bulletin, 66, 2090–2098. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scib.2021.02.021

Liu, W., & Yang, W. (2013). Alkoxy-position effects on piezofluorochromism and aggregation-induced emission of 9,10-bis(alkoxystyryl)anthracenes. Chemical Communications, 49, 6042–6044.

Liu, W., & Yang, W. (2014). 2,6,9,10-Tetra(p-dibutylaminostyryl)-anthracene as a multifunctional fluorescent cruciform dye. Journal of Materials Chemistry C, 2, 9028–9034.