PHD at the Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT), China
Dr. Lijun Zhao, a professor at the National Institute of Clean-and-low-carbon Energy (NICE) in Beijing, China, specializes in spectroscopic investigations, advanced materials, and coals-derived resource development. He earned his PhD in Physical Chemistry from the Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT) in 2006. With extensive experience, Dr. Zhao has held positions at Beijing Boyuan-Hengsheng High-Technology Co., the Beijing Institute of Technology, and China Shenhua Coal to Liquid and Chemical Co. His work has garnered numerous awards, including the Excellent Doctoral Dissertation of BIT and the NICE Science and Technology Award.
Professional Profiles
Education Background
Bachelor’s Degree Time Span: September 1996 – July 2000 University/School: Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT) / School of Chemical Engineering and Material Science Major: Chemical Engineering & Chemical Process PhD Degree Time Span: September 2001 – March 2006 University/School: Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT) / School of Science Major: Physical Chemistry
Work Experience
Beijing Boyuan-Hengsheng High-Technology Co., LTD Time Span: March 2006 – September 2006 Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Energy and Safety Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT) Time Span: September 2006 – September 2008 Shanghai Research Institute, China Shenhua Coal to Liquid and Chemical Co., LTD (CSCLC-SRI) Time Span: November 2008 – February 2012 National Institute of Clean-and-low-carbon Energy (NICE) Time Span: February 2012 – Present Scientific Awards Incentive Award of 5th Century Cup for Student Scientific Competition of BIT Time: May 2005 Incubation and Reward Foundation for Excellent Doctoral Dissertation of BIT Time: November 2005 Excellent Doctoral Dissertation of BIT Time: October 2006 First Prize for BIT Scientific Achievements Time: May 2007 The 41st China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (Grant No. 20070410466) Time: July 2007 Top Inventors of NICE Time: May 2014 Excellent Science and Technology Paper Award Time: March 2016 New Idea Award Time: December 2018 NICE Science and Technology Award Time: July 2019
Research Focuse
Lijun Zhao’s research primarily focuses on the hygroscopic properties and phase transitions of atmospheric aerosols, particularly inorganic salts. His work involves advanced spectroscopic techniques such as FTIR-ATR and Raman spectroscopy to investigate the behavior of water in supersaturated aerosol particles and the structural changes during deliquescence and efflorescence. Zhao’s studies provide insights into the molecular events and phase separations in mixed aerosols, contributing to a deeper understanding of atmospheric chemistry and the environmental impact of aerosols. His research has been published in reputable journals, highlighting his expertise in physical chemistry and atmospheric sciences.
Publications
- Crystallization dynamics of supersaturated NaClO4 aerosols studied by high-speed photography, Publication date: 2008.
- Micro-Raman study on the conformation behavior of succinate in supersaturated sodium succinate aerosols, Publication date: 2008.
- Molecular events in deliquescence and efflorescence phase transitions of sodium nitrate particles studied by Fourier transform infrared attenuated total reflection spectroscopy, Publication date: 2008.
- Anomalous hygroscopic growth of fine particles of MgSO4 aerosols investigated by FTIR/ATR spectroscopy, Publication date: 2008.
- Spatially Resolved Micro-Raman Observation on the Phase Separation of Effloresced Sea Salt Droplets,Publication date: 2008.
- State of water and its implications for supersaturated structures in Mg(NO3)2 aerosols, Publication date: 2009.
- Spatially resolved Raman investigation on phase separations of mixed Na2SO4/MgSO4 droplets, Publication date: 2008.
- State of Water in Supersaturated Nitrate Aerosols Disclosed by the Raman Difference Spectra, Publication date: 2008.
- Drawing Out the Structural Information About the First Hydration Layer of the Isolated Cl− Anion Through the FTIR-ATR Difference Spectra, Publication date: 2013.
- Hygroscopic property of inorganic salts in atmospheric aerosols measured with physisorption analyzer, Publication date: 2021.
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