Qian Liu
Materials Scientist | Ph.D. Chemist | Optical & Semiconductor Materials | Organic Electronics | AI for Materials Discovery | Process Development
- Role
- Senior Research Associate (Materials Scientist) at Brewer Science
- Location
- Rolla, MO, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Qian Liu
I am a passionate research scientist in organic material chemistry and a track record of impactful contributions in academia and industry. My expertise spans organic synthesis, materials characterization, DFT calculation, data analysis, and scientific/technical writing, enriched by a strong foundation in Six Sigma and Design of Experiments (DOE).Key Highlights:• Expertise in Organic Synthesis: Designed and synthesized novel organic molecules, including (aza)acenes, isoacenofurans, tropones and tropylium ions, triphenylmethyl cations, organometallics, COFs, etc. leveraging advanced analytical techniques like NMR, FTIR, UV-Vis, LC/MS, GC/MS, MALDI-MS, HPLC, GPC, DSC, TGA, XRD, Fluorescence Spectroscopy, Cyclic Voltammetry, and DFT calculations to establish structure-property relationships.• Research Excellence: Authored 5 published peer-reviewed papers (2 first author)+ 8 manuscripts in preparation (5 first author)+ 1 patent (in preparation), presented research at 6 national/regional conferences, contributing to advancements in small-molecule organic semiconductors and other innovative materials.• Teaching and Leadership: Delivered pre-lab lectures, mentored undergraduate students, and managed lab operations for 250+ students at the University of New Hampshire, fostering a safe and collaborative environment.• Recognized for Excellence: Recipient of 8+ prestigious awards for research and teaching, including the UNH Craig A. West Memorial Award and the Vaughan Excellence in Chemistry Award.I’m committed to bridging the gap between innovative chemical research and its practical applications in pharmaceuticals, materials science, semiconductors, oil & gas, and beyond. My ambition is to contribute to groundbreaking discoveries that drive both scientific and societal progress. I’m ready to bring my passion, skills, and dedication to a team committed to innovation and excellence. Please feel free to reach me out at l••••••••@gmail.com.
Experience
Senior Research Associate (Materials Scientist)
Sep 2025 — Present · St. Louis, MO, US
Projects: Optical Materials Research for Applications in Displays (flat-panel LCD, OLED, micro-LED and waveguides in XR: AR/VR/MR), Photonics and CMOS Image Sensors• Acts as the technical lead for research and development products• Designs and conducts laboratory experiments, analyses, and processes to develop new product offerings• Documents work and initiates the submission of new intellectual property, and provides help with IP maintenance
Education
Changzhou University
Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Pharmaceutical Engineering
University of New Hampshire
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Chemistry
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