Peter Ping Liu, Ph.D, PE, CQE, OCP, CSTM

           
Professor and Coordinator of Graduate Study    
School of Technology and
Director, Center for Clean Energy Research and Education
Eastern Illinois University
600 E. Lincoln Avenue
Charleston, IL 61920
(217)581-6267
Fax: (217)581-6607
pliu@eiu.edu

 

EDUCATION:


Ph.D.      Mechanical Engineering (Materials/Manufacturing), Iowa State University, Ames, 1991.
M. S.      Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, China, 1984.
B. S.       Electro-mechanical Engineering, Nanchang University, China, 1982.

 

PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION:

Professional Engineer (PE) in Mechanical Engineering, Illinois.
 

CERTIFICATION:

Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) Oracle 8i DBA, Oracle Corp.
Certified quality engineer (CQE) by American Society of Quality Control.
Certified senior technology manager (CSTM) by Association of Technology, Management and Applied Engineering


TEACHING:



RESEARCH:

  • Materials tribology (Friction and wear)
  • Composite materials
  • Finite element micromechanics
  • Materials recycling
  • Manufacturing information systems
  • Renewable energy


CONSULTING:

  • Failure analysis (Fracture, wear and corrosion)
  • Design analysis (Finite element analysis)
  • Metallurgical analysis
  • Powder metallurgical product improvement
  • Quality partnership
  • Problem solving techniques for manufacturing


GRANTS/PROJECTS:

  • Presidential Research Fund (PRF), Densification of Corn Stover for Gasification Technology, Eastern Illinois University, July 2, 2011 –June 30, 2013 (PI: Thomas Canam, Co-PI: Peter Ping Liu) ($19,609). 
  • National Science Foundation, “Enhancing Undergraduate Education Through Student-Led Research in Biomass Renewable Energy,” Transforming Undergraduate Education in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (TUES), Jan. 2012 – Jan. 2015 ($198,694)
  • Interdisciplinary Research in the Sciences (IRIS) Grant, Efficient Solar Traps, College of Sciences, Eastern Illinois University, AY 2012-13 (Peter Andrew, Patrick Coulton, Steve Daniels, Peter Ping Liu, Mark McGuire) ($1,000)
  • Charleston Area Charitable Foundation, Equipment for Center for Clean Energy Research and Education, Nov. 2, 2010-April 15, 2012 ($56,500)
  • Lumpkin College of Business and Applied Sciences, Eastern Illinois University, Integrated Learning of Biomass Renewable Energy, FY 2010-11 ($1,000).
  • Eastern Illinois University, Proposal Initiation Fund (PIF), Preliminary Study of Biometric Face-Recognition for Extensive Curriculum Development, AY2007-8  (Peter Ping Liu and Rigo Chinchilla)
  • Eastern Illinois University, Technology Planning, Implementation and Evaluation (PIE) grant: Development of the Network Security Laboratory, Dec. 2006-June 30, 2007 (Rigo Chinchilla and Peter Ping Liu)
  • Eastern Illinois University, Technology Planning, Implementation and Evaluation (PIE) grant: Using Tablets to Enhance Off-Campus Instructional Delivery, June 1 2005-May 30, 2006 (Lance Hogan, Thomas Hawkins and Peter Ping Liu).
  • Eastern Illinois University, Technology Planning, Implementation and Evaluation (PIE) grant: Initial Development of the Biometric Laboratory for New Initiatives in Technology Security, June 1 2005-May 30, 2006 (Rigo Chinchilla and Peter Ping Liu)
  • Study of Biological Antioxidants for Improving Longevity of Total Joint Replacement, Council for Faculty Research, Eastern Illinois University, Summer 2005.
  • Eastern Illinois University, Technology Planning, Implementation and Evaluation (PIE) grant, Phase I: Development of e-Manufacturing Lab. Dec. 2004-June 30, 2005 (Rigo Chinchilla and Peter Ping Liu)
  • Central Illinois Society of Healthcare Human Resource Administrators (CISHHRA) and Southern Illinois Healthcare Human Resources Administrators (SIHHRA), Healthcare Compensation (Mid Year), Jan. – April 2005.
  • Eastern Illinois University, Technology Planning, Implementation and Evaluation (PIE) grant, Phase II: Development of e-Manufacturing Lab, Dec. 2004-June 30, 2005 (Rigo Chinchilla and Peter Ping Liu)
  • National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Benthic algal community structure and bioaccumulation of mercury in a coastal watershed, May 2004 – May 2005 (Principal Investigator: Charles Pederson).
  • Sarah Bush Lincoln Health System and ActiveTek, Development of Electronic Tool for Employees Living the Values (Phase II), Jan. - August 2004.
  • VA Illinana Care System, Statistical Resources Leaders, April-May, 2004.
  • VA Illinana Care System, Goal Sharing: Statistical Thinking and Data Analysis, Feb- April, 2004.
  • ACH Food Companies, Inc. Skill Block Review for Line Tech Maintenance and Boiler Operators, 2003 (Principal: Dr. Tom Boldrey).
  • Sarah Bush Lincoln Health System and ActiveTek, Development of Electronic Tool for Employees Living the Values, Jan. -June 2003.
  • Sarah Bush Lincoln Health System, Living the Values, Dec. 2002-June 2003 (Tom Boldrey and Peter Ping Liu).
  • Eastern Illinois University Foundation, John and Margarete Reden Grant for the Improvement of Undergraduate Instruction, August 2003. 
  • Eastern Illinois University, Online Graduate Certificate Program in Computer Technology, November 2002, $18,000 (Project Director).
  • Eastern Illinois University, Online Graduate Certificate Program in Computer Technology, November 2001, $40,000 (Project Director).
  • Eastern Illinois University, Certificate Program: Teaching and Learning with Technology, November 2001 (Mahmood Butt, Pat Fewwell, Bill Gibbs, Louis Butler, Ping Liu, Tom Grissom)
  • Eastern Illinois University, Certificate Program: Teaching and Learning with Technology, April 2001 (Mahmood Butt, Pat Fewwell, Bill Gibbs, Louis Butler, Ping Liu, Tom Grissom)
  • Biomet Inc. and Bonutti Research Inc. Structure and Oxidation Resistance of Machined and Compression-Molded Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) Implants, April 2000 (Principal Investigator, $41,952).
  • Council for Faculty Research, Eastern Illinois University, Study on new photoluminescent after-glow polymers, 1999-2000 ($4395.30)
  • Redden Grant for Improvement of Undergraduate Education, EIU 1999-2000 ($1,450)
  • Biomet Inc. and Bonutti Research Inc.: Structure and Oxidation Resistance of Compression Molded Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE), Aug. 1998 -Aug. 1999 (Principal Investigator, $26,600).
  • Council for Faculty Research, Eastern Illinois University: Study of Antioxidant for Improving Oxidative Resistance of Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene, 1998-99 ($3,950).
  • Bonutti Research Inc: Development of Suture Crimp, Jan. 1997- Aug. 1998 (Private support for graduate assistantship, $800/mo)
  • Council for Faculty Research, Eastern Illinois University: Study of Biodegradability for Polycaprolactone using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Summer Research Grant, 1998 ($2,500).
  • National Science Foundation (RIA-Tribology): "Investigation of Electrical Sliding Wear, Arc Erosion and Oxidation of Cu-15%Cr Deformation Processed Composite," June 15, 1993-November 15, 1996 (Principal Investigator, Current)
  • National Science Foundation (ILI-DUE): "Implementing Plastic Recycling Experiments for Improvement of Undergraduate Laboratory Education in Materials Technology," April 15, 1993-September 30, 1995 (Principal Director, Current)
  • National Science Foundation (ILI-DUE): "Enhanced Plastic Recycling Experiments to further Improve Undergraduate Materials Education" June 1, 1995-May 31, 1997 (Principal Director, Current)
  • Illinois Department of Energy and Natural Resources through Office of Solid Waste Research at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign: "Thermoplastic Composites of Recycled High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Reinforced by Short Glass Fibers," April 1, 1993-May 30, 1995 (Principal Investigator)
  • Council for Faculty Research at Eastern Illinois University: "Mechanical Behavior of Recycled High Density Polyethylene (HDPE), " 1991-1992 (Principal Investigator)
  • Council for Faculty Research at Eastern Illinois University: "Short Fiber Reinforcement of Recycled High Density Polyethylene (HDPE), " 1992-1993 (Principal Investigator)
  • Council for Faculty Research at Eastern Illinois University: "Finite Element Modeling of Thermoplastic Composite of Recycled High Density Polyethylene Reinforced by Glass Fibers," 1993-1994 (Principal Investigator)
  • Council for Faculty Research at Eastern Illinois University: "Study of Composites of Recycled High Density Polyethylene and Recycled Tire Chips," 1994-1995 (Principal Investigator, Current)
  • U.S. Department of Commerce: "Study of Cu-Nb Electrical Sliding Contact Composite Materials," research fellowship, 1988-1990
  • Electrical Power Research Center, Iowa State University: "Development of Ag-Nb Composite Electrical Contact Material for Utility Industry," research fellowship, 1990-1991


AWARDS:

  • Graduate Education Leadership Award, MS Sustainable Energy, Eastern Illinois University, April, 2012.
  • The William G. Kirk International Leadership Award, Eastern Illinois University, April 2009.
  • Technology in Research and Scholarship Award, Eastern Illinois University, Feb. 2006.
  • Excellence in Use of Technology, Eastern Illinois University, Oct. 2003.
  • Graduate Education Leadership Award, the Graduate School, Eastern Illinois University, April, 2003.
  • Outstanding Achievement in Technology Award, School of Adult and Continuing Education, Eastern Illinois University, March, 2002.
  • Achievement and Contribution Award (Research), Eastern Illinois University, 1998.
  • Faculty Excellence Award, Dean’s Student Advisory Board, College of Business and Applied Sciences, Eastern Illinois University, 1998.
  • Promotion to full professor on the basis of exceptionality in research, 1996.
  • Faculty Excellence Award (Research), Eastern Illinois University, 1996.
  • Faculty Excellence Award (Research), Eastern Illinois University, 1994.
  • Prize of Invention (First co-inventor, Category 4) China National Commission of Science and Technology, for innovative research in new wear resistant cast iron, 1986.