Environmental and Occupational Health
Research Field
Prof. Liu graduated from National Yang-Ming Jiao-Tong University, Taiwan, and currently serves in the Department of Safety Health and Environmental Engineering at the National Yunlin University of Science and Technology, Taiwan. Prof. Liu specializes in bioelectrochemistry, and her research focuses on the development of biochar, bioelectricity applications, and the optimal design of green materials. Prof. Liu has published over 60 related SCI papers in the past 5 years.
This laboratory operates in the field of Environmental Engineering and Environmental Health and focuses on developing innovative and sustainable technologies for environmental remediation and energy conversion. Our research integrates environmental engineering, materials science, bioelectrochemistry, and environmental toxicology, providing an excellent training environment for students interested in hands-on research, interdisciplinary studies, and international journal publications.The laboratory is equipped with comprehensive facilities for material synthesis, electrochemical analysis, and reactor operation. Students are strongly encouraged to participate in SCI Q1 journal publications, funded research projects, and international academic exchanges. With more than 60 SCI Q1 publications in the past five years, the laboratory welcomes motivated undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students from environmental engineering, chemical engineering, materials science, life sciences, or related disciplines.
My research focuses on biochar development, bioelectrochemical applications, environmental toxicant assessment, and the optimal design of green materials. The laboratory’s research directions include: (1) the development and operation of bioelectrochemical systems, such as microbial fuel cells (MFCs), bioelectro-Fenton (BEF) systems, and microbial electrolysis cells (MECs), for the treatment of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs), while simultaneously enabling green hydrogen and bioelectricity production; (2) waste valorization of agricultural and insect-derived residues, converting them into biochar, metal-based composite materials, proton exchange membranes (PEMs), and high-performance electrodes to enhance pollutant removal and energy recovery in bioelectrochemical systems; and (3) the application of response surface methodology (RSM) and statistical optimization models to identify optimal operating conditions and material preparation parameters. Over the past five years, research outcomes from these efforts have resulted in more than 60 publications in SCI-indexed Q1 journals.
- 2020-2025-Outstanding Research Talent Award, National Science and Technology Council (NSTC), Taiwan
- Undergraduate Research Creativity Award (Advisor), National Science and Technology Council (NSTC), Taiwan
- Outstanding Academic Research Performance Award, National Yunlin University of Science and Technology
- Outstanding Poster Paper Award, “Environmental Engineering Practice Paper” Competition, Chinese Institute of Environmental Engineering (CIEE), Taiwan
- Excellent Thesis Supervision Award, Chinese Institute of Environmental Engineering (CIEE) and Affiliated Specialized Academic Conferences, Taiwan
- Outstanding Young Scholar Research Grant, National Science and Technology Council (NSTC), Taiwan
Prof. Liu graduated from National Yang-Ming Jiao-Tong University, Taiwan.