Prof. Shengzhong (Frank) Liu

  刘生忠研究员

  Group Leader DNL1606

Prof.  Liu received his Ph. D. degree from Northwestern University, Evanston,  Illinois, USA in 1992.  He then conducted his postdoctoral research at  Argonne National Laboratory.  He has dedicated his research in thin film  photovoltaics since 1998 when he worked for Solarex (later BP Solar).   He moved to United Solar Ovonic in 2003 when BP Solar closed its thin  film PV business.  He has been one of the world pioneers in this field.   His major achievements include

➢  R&D 100 award (2002) – “Oscars of Invention”, see Breakthrough  Product Wins "Oscar", San Francisco Chronicle, September 17, 2002.

➢ Many inventions and patents.

➢ Technical publications, notably one in Science and one in Nature.

➢ BP Helios award 2002 commended.

➢ World record: highest specific power solar module: 2350 W/kg.

➢ “Who’sWho in Science and Engineering”, since 1998.

Education and Employment History

2011–present: Dalian Institute of Chemical Physicst2003 – 1011:United Solar Ovonic LLC, Manager, Senior Scientist

1998 – 2003:  BP Solar, Senior Scientist/Laser Process/Safety Officer

1997 – 1998:SI Diamond Technology, Inc., Projector Manager

1994 – 1997: QQC, Senior Scientist, Director of Applied Sciences Department

1992 – 1994: Argonne National Laboratory, Postdoctoral Fellow

1989 – 1992: Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois

Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois