Prof. Dr. Dongliang Tian, School of Chemistry, Beihang University, China.
🔬 Professor Dongliang Tian is a renowned Chinese chemist specializing in stimuli-responsive functional materials and biomimetic interfaces. 🎓 He earned his PhD from the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences and currently serves as a Professor and Associate Dean at Beihang University. 📘 With impactful publications in top-tier journals and accolades like the Beijing Youth Talent Program, his research drives innovation in fluid transport, catalysis, and surface science. 🧪 His work bridges fundamental science with real-world applications. 🌍
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🎓 Early Academic Pursuits
Dongliang Tian, embarked on his scientific journey with a strong foundation in chemistry. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from Langfang Normal University in 2003, followed by a Master’s degree from Northeast Normal University in 2006. His academic excellence and passion for nanoscience led him to pursue a Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry at the prestigious National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, completed in 2009. These formative years laid the groundwork for his specialization in biomimetic interface materials and responsive surfaces.
💼 Professional Endeavors
Dr. Tian joined the School of Chemistry at Beihang University in July 2009, where he has grown into a respected Professor and Associate Dean. He has also expanded his global academic perspective through a visiting scholar appointment at the Institute for Superconducting & Electronic Materials (ISEM), University of Wollongong, Australia (2014–2015). At Beihang, he contributes to both teaching and research, guiding young scholars and advancing the frontiers of interface science.
🔬 Contributions and Research Focus On Physical Chemistry
Dongliang Tian’s research revolves around stimuli-responsive functional materials, particularly exploring biomimetic interfaces for liquid transport, catalysis, separation, and fluid drag reduction. His work is characterized by innovative use of external fields (light, electric, magnetic) to manipulate liquid motion, achieving groundbreaking insights into interfacial mechanics. By mimicking natural topologies, he enables controllable and efficient surface-fluid interactions, crucial for advancing technologies in microfluidics and smart materials.
🌍 Impact and Influence
Dr. Tian’s research has significantly advanced understanding in the fields of wetting behavior, fluid dynamics on surfaces, and interfacial engineering. His methodologies and designs for functional materials are not only academically acclaimed but also hold great promise for practical applications in energy, biomedicine, and environmental technology. His collaborative work with renowned scientists such as L. Jiang underpins his role as a key contributor to global materials science.
🏆 Awards and Honors
Dr. Tian’s dedication and excellence have been honored through multiple accolades. He was selected for the Beijing Youth Talent Program in 2013, recognizing young innovators in science. In 2017, he was inducted into the Beihang Top Talent Program, acknowledging his exceptional contributions to academic leadership and pioneering research.
📈Academic Citations
His scholarly output is widely recognized, including high-impact publications in Chemical Society Reviews, Advanced Materials, and ACS Nano. His 2013 paper on surface wettability remains a seminal work in the field. These publications are heavily cited, reflecting Dr. Tian’s influence and authority in interface science and responsive material design.
🚀 Legacy and Future Contributions
With a visionary approach to interface material science, Dongliang Tian continues to inspire and lead research in emerging materials. His future focus aims to enhance sustainable technologies through smart material systems, contributing to clean energy, advanced manufacturing, and biomimetic solutions. As a professor and mentor, his legacy will endure through the students he trains and the innovations he ignites in the world of materials chemistry.
📚Publications Top Notes
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🔋 Rice Leaves Microstructure-Inspired High-Efficiency Electrodes for Green Hydrogen Production
🗞️ Nanoscale, 2025
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⚛️ Atomic-Scale In Situ Self-Catalysis Growth of Graphite Shells via Pyrolysis of Various Metal Phthalocyanines
🗞️ Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 2025
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🧬 Overcoming Gas Mass Transfer Limitations Using Gas-Conducting Electrodes for Efficient Nitrogen Reduction
🗞️ ACS Nano, 2025 | 🔢 1 Citation 🌿
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💧 Electrically Switched Asymmetric Interfaces for Liquid Manipulation
🗞️ Materials Horizons, 2024 | 🔢 1 Citation ⚙️
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🌊 Bubble-Guidance Breaking Gas Shield for Highly Efficient Overall Water Splitting
🗞️ Advanced Materials, 2024 | 🔢 9 Citations 💡
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🧲 Self-Repairing Humidity-Adjustable Anisotropic Adhesion Switch for Smart Manipulation
🗞️ ACS Nano, 2024⚡