Guangxi University | China
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🎓 Early Academic Pursuits
Dr. Hongming Liu began his academic journey at Jiangxi Normal University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (2010–2014). Eager to explore advanced chemical engineering principles, he pursued a Master of Engineering at Wuhan University under the mentorship of Prof. Xingguo Chen (2014–2016). His passion for innovation and deep inquiry led him to complete a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry at Wuhan University (2016–2020), where he continued his work under Prof. Chen. Further enriching his global research perspective, Dr. Liu spent a year (2018–2019) as a visiting scholar at the University of Houston, working with renowned chemist Prof. P. Shiv Halasyamani.
🏫 Professional Endeavors
Since 2020, Dr. Liu has been serving as an Assistant Professor at the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University. In this role, he has actively mentored students, developed research projects in solid-state chemistry and optical materials, and continued publishing in high-impact journals. His multidisciplinary background has allowed him to bridge organic synthesis, crystallography, and photonic materials in a unique and impactful way.
🔬 Contributions and Research Focus
Dr. Liu’s research focuses on nonlinear optical (NLO) materials, second harmonic generation (SHG), lanthanide and transition metal complexes, and bioinorganic chemistry. His work has led to the discovery and design of new inorganic and hybrid materials that possess significant applications in photonic devices and biomedical fields. Notably, his studies on iodates, tellurates, lanthanide nitrates, and terpyridine complexes have contributed to enhancing laser damage thresholds, band gap engineering, and anticancer activity of metal complexes.
🏆 Accolades and Recognition
With 29 peer-reviewed publications, an H-index of 10, and over 445 citations, Dr. Liu has established himself as a promising young researcher in materials chemistry. His contributions have appeared in leading journals like Chemical Science, Inorganic Chemistry, Dalton Transactions, Chemistry of Materials, and Angewandte Chemie. His global collaboration with researchers in the U.S. and China further reflects the broad scientific impact of his work.
🌍 Impact and Influence
Dr. Liu’s discoveries have significantly advanced the understanding of structure–property relationships in nonlinear optical crystals and bioactive coordination compounds. His work is paving the way for next-generation optoelectronic devices, while also offering novel therapeutic strategies using metal-based anticancer agents. His research bridges fundamental science with practical applications—ranging from light manipulation to potential medical treatments.
🔮 Legacy and Future Contributions
As a rising star in inorganic and materials chemistry, Dr. Hongming Liu is poised to make long-term contributions to photonic materials and coordination chemistry. His ability to innovate across disciplines and collaborate internationally suggests a bright future in shaping technologies critical to medicine, electronics, and energy. With continued research, teaching, and leadership, Dr. Liu is building a legacy of scientific excellence and educational impact.
Publications
📄 A Balance in SHG Response, Band Gap and Birefringence in a Series of Rare‑Earth Sulfate‑Iodate
Authors: Chunxiang Wu, Yuze Li, Zhengli Liang, Xiao Jiang, Hui Fang, Lixiang Qin, Xingyuan Bai, Lehui Liu, Xingxing Jiang, Zheshuai Lin, Hongming Liu
Journal: Journal of Molecular Structure
Year: 2025
📄 Different p‑block elements induce C3[111] octahedral distortion in titanium to generate an intense nonlinear effect
Authors: Z. Li, Z. Liang, J. Wan, L. Liu, C. Wu, P. Wang, X. Jiang, Z. Lin, H. Liu
Journal: Chemical Science
Year: 2025
📄 NaMoO₃(IO₃)(H₂O): water molecule introduction induces strong second harmonic generation response, widened band gap and large anisotropy
Authors: Y. Shui, Z. Liang, Z. Li, J. Wan, L. Liu, X. Jiang, Z. Lin, H. Liu
Journal: Dalton Transactions
Year: 2024
📄 Synthesis, cancer cell antiproliferative and antibacterial activity of zinc hydroxybenzoate complexes of substituted terpyridines
Authors: N. Zhang, D. Sun, X. Guan, B. Wang, Z. Wang, M. Chen, X. Xue, H. Liu, Z. Ma
Journal: Inorganic Chimica Acta
Year: 2024
📄 Synthesis of substituted terpyridine nickel nitrate complexes and their inhibitory selectivity against cancer cell lines
Authors: X. Huang, B. Wang, D. Sun, M. Chen, X. Xue, H. Liu, Y. Zhou, Z. Ma
Journal: Journal of Inorganic Biochemistry
Year: 2024