Hong Liang
Associate Professor

Department of Mechanical Engineering
Office: 323 Engineering/Physics Building Office Wing
Phone: 979-862-2623 Fax: 979-845-3081
Email: hliang@tamu.edu

-Liang Research Group-

-Department Website-

PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS

Surface properties behavior relations, (nano) tribology, tribochemistry, bionanointerface, biomaterials, nanomanufacturing, and CMP.

EDUCATION

Ph.D. Materials Science & Engineering, Stevens Institute of Technology, 92.

M.S. Materials Science & Engineering, Stevens Institute of Technology, 87.

B.S. Materials Science & Engineering, Beijing University of Iron and Steel Technology, 83.

WORK EXPERIENCE

8/04 – Texas A&M University, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Associate Professor 5/04 – MIT, Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Visiting Professor 8/98 – UAF, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Associate (03)/Assistant Professor 5/03 - 7/03 Ecole Centrale de Lyon, France, Invited Visiting Professor 6/01 - 8/01 7/00 - 8/00 ARGONNE NATIONAL LABORATORY, Energy Technology Division, Visiting Professor 6/99 - 8/99 6/96 - 8/98 CABOT MICROELECTRONIC CORPORATION, Aurora, IL, Senior Scientist 1/94 - 5/96 UNION CARBIDE CORPORATION, Washougal, WA, Senior Process Engineer

PUBLICATIONS

12. F. Gao and H. Liang, “Material Removal Mechanisms in Electrochemical-Mechanical Polishing of Tantalum,” Electrochemica Acta, accepted. 13. S. Kundu, K. Wang, D. Huitink, and H. Liang, “Photo-induced Formation of Electrically Conductive thin Palladium Nanowires on DNA Scaffolds," Langmuir, accepted. 14. S. Kundu and H. Liang, “Shaped-Controlled Synthesis of Gold Nanoparticles,” J. Nanosci. Nanotech., accepted. 15. D. Huitink, L. Peng, R. Ribeiro, and H. Liang, “In Situ Observation of Stress-Induced Au-Si Phase Transformation,” App. Phys. Lett., 94, 2009, pp.183111-. 16. K. Wang, N.J. Rangel, S. Kundu, J. Sotelo, R. Tovar, J. Seminario, and H. Liang, “Switchable Molecular Conductivity,” J. Am. Chem. Soc., accepted. 17. K. Wang, S. Kundu, H. Lee, and H. Liang, “Formation of Silver Nanochains through Mechanoactivation," J. Phys. Chem. C, 113 (19), 2009, pp 8112–8117 18. S. Kundu, K. Wang, and H. Liang, “Size-Selective Synthesis and Catalytic Application of Polyelectrolyte Encapsulated Gold Nanoparticles using Microwave Irradiation," J. Phys. Chem. C, 113 (13), 2009, pp 5157–5163. 19. S. Kundu, S. Lau, and H. Liang, “Shape Controlled Catalysis by CTAB Terminated Gold Nanospheres, Nanorods, and Nanoprisms," J. Phys. Chem. C, 113 (13), 2009, pp 5150–5156. 20. L. Peng, H. Lee, W. Teizer, and H. Liang, “Nanowear of Gold and Silver against Silicon,” Wear, accepted. 21. K. Wang, H. Lee, R. Cooper, and H. Liang, “Time Resolved, Stress Induced, and Anisotropic Phase Transformation of a Piezoelectric Polymer,” App. Physics, A, 95(2), 2009, pp. 435-441. 22. A. Pendleton, S. Kundu, and H. Liang, “Controlled Synthesis of Titanium Nanochains using a Template,” J. Nanopart. Res. 11 (2), 2009, pp. 505–510. 23. S. Kundu, K. Wang, and H. Liang, “Size Controlled Synthesis and Self-assembly of Silver Nanoparticles within a Minute using Microwave Irradiation,” J. Phys. Chem., C, 113 (1), 2009, pp. 134–141. 24. S. Kundu, H. Lee, and H. Liang, “Synthesis and Application of DNA-CdS Nanowires within a Minute using Microwave Irradiation,” Inorg. Chem., 5; 48(1), 2009, pp. 121-128. 25. F. Gao and H. Liang, “In Situ Observation of Friction-Induced Electrochemical Reactions and Impedance in Tantalum-ECMP,” J. Elecchem. Soc., 156, No.1, 2009, pp. H80-H86. 26. R. Cooper, H. Lee, J.M. González, J. Butler, S.B. Vinson, and H. Liang, “Lubrication and Surface Properties of Roach Cuticle,” J. Trib., Vol.131, Iss.1, 2009, pp. 014502-014504. 27. H. Lee, R. Cooper, K. Wang, and H. Liang, “Nano-Scale Characterization of a Piezoelectric Polymer (Polyvinylidene Difluoride, PVDF),” Sensors, 8 (11), 2008, pp. 7359-7368. 3/8/2009 4 28. S. Kundu and H. Liang, “Polyelectrolyte Mediated Non-micellar Synthesis of Monodisperse ‘Aggregates' of Gold Nanoparticles Using a Microwave Approach,” Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, accepted. Vol. 330, Issues 2-3, Dec. 1, 2008, pp. 143- 150. 29. M.K. Yapici, H. Lee, J. Zou, and H. Liang, “Gold Coated Scanning Probes for Direct ‘Wire” of Submicron Metallic Structures,” Micro and Nano Lett., Vol. 3, No. 3, 2008, pp. 90-94. 30. S. Kundu and H. Liang, “Microwave Synthesis of Electrically Conductive Gold Nanowires on DNA Scaffolds,” Langmuir, 24 (17), 2008, pp. 9668–9674. 31. S. Kundu, L. Peng, and H. Liang, “A New Route to Obtain High-Yield Multiple Shaped Gold Nanoparticles in Aqueous Solution using Microwave Irradiation,” Inorg. Chem., Vol. 47, 2008, pp. 6344-6350. 32. P. Kar, P. Asthana, and H. Liang, “Formation and Characterization of Tribofilms,” J. Tribo., Vol. 130, 2008, pp. 04201-042306. 33. J. Baxi, P. Kar, H. Liang, A. Polat, M. Usta, and A. Ucisik, “Tribological Characterization of Micro Arc Oxidized Alumina Coatings for Biological Applications,” Vacuum, Vol. 83, 2008, pp. 217-222. 34. D. Ng, T.J. Sen, F. Gao, and H. Liang, “Friction and Wear Mode Comparison of Copper ElectroChemical-Mechanical Polishing (ECMP),” J. Elecchem. Soc., Vol. 155 (7), 2008, pp. H520- H524. 35. P. Kar, K. Wang, and H. Liang, “Force-Dominated Non-Equilibrium Oxidation Kinetics of Tantalum,” Electrochimica Acta, Vol. 53, No.16, 2008, pp. 5084-5091. 36. P. Kar, K. Wang, and H. Liang, “Oxidation of Tantalum with Mechanical Force,” Electrochem. & Solid- State Lett., Vol. 11, No. 2, 2008, pp. C13-C17. 37. J. Yi and H. Liang, “Modeling of a PVDF-based Deformation and Motion Sensor,” IEEE, Sensors J., Vol. 8, No. 4, 2008, pp. 384-391. 38. S. Kundu and H. Liang, “Photochemical Synthesis of Electrically Conductive CdS Nanowires on DNA Scaffolds," Adv. Matls., 20 (4), 2008, pp. 826-831. 39. D. Ng and H. Liang, “Comparison of Interfacial Forces during Post-Chemical-Mechanical-Polishing Cleaning,” J. Trib. Vol. 130, 2008, pp. 021603-021606. 40. D. Ng, S. Kundu, M. Kulkarni, and H. Liang, “Role of Surfactant Molecules in Post-Chemical- Mechanical-Planarization Cleaning,” J. Elecchem. Soc., 155, No. 2, 155, 2008, H64-68. Selected to appear in the Virtual J. Nanoscale Sci. & Tech., Dec. 17, 2007. 41. M. Kulkarni, H. Lee, M. Sitton, and H. Liang, “Nucleation and Growth of Nanostructures due to Friction,” Int. J. Microstructure & Matl. Prop. (IJMMP), Vol. 3, No. 6, 2008, pp. 810-822. 42. H. Lee, R. Cooper, B. Mika, D. Clayton, R. Garg, J.M. González, S.B. Vinson, S. Khatri, and H. Liang, “Polymeric Sensors to Monitor Cockroach Locomotion”, IEEE Sensors J., Vol. 7, No. 12, 2007, pp. 1698-1702. 43. K. Wang, H. Liang, J.M. Martin, and T.L. Mogne, “Effects of Energetic Ion Particles on Friction of Diamond-Like Carbon,” App. Phys. Lett., 91, pp. 051918-051921, 2007. 44. D. Ng, P.Y. Huang, Y.R. Jeng, and H. Liang, “Nanoparticle Removal Mechanisms during Post-CMP Cleaning,” Electrochem. & Solid-State Lett., Vol. 10, No 8, 2007, H227-231. Selected to publish in the Virtual Journal of Nanoscale Science & Technology, June 11, 2007. 45. R. Ribeiro, P. Ganguly, D. Darensbourg, M. Usta, A. H. Ucisik, and H. Liang, “Biomimetic Study of a Polymeric Composite Material for Joint Repair Applications,” J. Matls. Res., Vol. 22, No. 6, 2007, pp. 1632-1639. 46. S. Mani, R. Perez, H. Lee, Z. Ounaies, W. Hung, and H. Liang, “Effects of Applied Potential on Friction of a Piezoelectric Material,” J. Trib., 129, 10, 2007, pp. 836-840. 47. R. Ribeiro, S. Ingole, M. Usta, C. Bindal, A. H. Ucisik and H. Liang, “Tribological investigation of tantalum boride coating under dry and simulated body fluid conditions,” Wear, Vol. 262, No. 11-12, 10 May 2007, pp. 1380-1386. 48. D. Ng, M. Kulkarni, J. Johnson, A. Zinovev, D. Yang, and H. Liang, “Oxidation and Removal Mechanisms during Chemical-Mechanical Planarization,” Wear, 263, 2007, pp. 1477–1483. 49. M. Kulkarni, D. Ng, M. Baker, R. Her, and H. Liang, “Electropotential-Stimulated Wear of Copper during Chemical Mechanical Planarization,” Wear, 263, 2007, pp. 1470–1476. 50. R. Ribeiro, Z.W. Shan, A. Minor, and H. Liang, “In Situ Observation of Nano-sliding Wear,” Wear, 263, 2007, pp. 1556–1559. 3/8/2009 5 51. T. Jee, H. Lee, B. Mika, and H. Liang, “Effects of Microstructures of PVDF on Surface Adhesive Forces,” Tri. Lett., Vol. 26, No. 2, May, 2007, pp. 125-130. 52. B. Shi, T. Kuhn, H. Liang, and L.K. Duffy, “Tribochemical Performance of Cell-treated Nickel Matrix,” Am. J. Biochemistry and Biotechnology, v3, no.3, 2007, pp. 141-144. 53. M. Kulkarni, D. Greisen, D. Ng, and H. Liang, “New Approaches in Investigation of Removal Mechanisms during Copper Chemical-Mechanical Polishing,” J. ASTM Int., v.3, n.10, Nov./Dec. 2006, pp. 1-7. 54. P. Asthana, M. Usta, A. H. Ucisik, and H. Liang, “Wear and Surface Characterization of Boronized Pure Iron,” J. Tribology, Vol. 129, Jan. 2007, pp. 1-10. 55. S. Ingole, A. Schwartzman, and H. Liang, “in situ Investigation of Nanoabrasive Wear of Silicon,” J. Tribology, Vol. 129, Jan. 2007, pp. 11-16. 56. M. Kulkarni, M. Baker, D. Greisen, D. Ng, R. Griffin, and H. Liang, “Electrichemical Behavior of Cu during Chemical-Mechanical Polishing,” Tribology Lett., Vol. 25, No.1, 2007, pp. 33-41. 57. R. Ribeiro, S. Ingole, M. Usta, C. Bindal, A. H. Ucisik, and H. Liang, “A Tribological Comparison of Pure and Boronized Chromium,” J. Tribology, 128, 2006, pp. 895-897. 58. R. Ribeiro, S. Ingole, M. Usta, C. Bindal, A.H. Uciski, and H. Liang, “Tribological Characteristics of Boronized Niobium for Biojoint Applications,” Vacuum, 80, 2006, pp. 1341-1345. 59. M. Usta, I. Ozbek, C. Bindal, A.H. Ucisik, S. Ingole, and H. Liang, “A Comparative Study of Borided Pure Niobium, Tungsten, and Chromium,” Vacuum, 80, 2006, pp. 1321-1325. 60. G.H. Xu, H. Liang, J. Liu, and G. Totten, "Engine Tribology and Surface Modification Technology", Jinshu Rechuli, (Heat Treatment of Metals (China)), 2006, Vol. 31, No. 2, pp. 1-11. 61. H. Liang, “Chemical Boundary Lubrication in Chemical-Mechanical Planarization,” Tribology International, 38, pp. 235-242, 2005. 62. G.E. Totten, L.C. Franceschini, H. Liang, “Hydraulic Cavitation From A Sonomaterials Science Perspective: A Review,” SAE, 2005-01-4173, pp. 363-371, 2005. 63. L.C.F. Canale, G. Xu, H. Liang, J. Liu, and G.E. Totten, "Surface Engineered Coatings and Surface Additive Interactions for Boundary Film Formation to Reduce Frictional Losses in the Automotive Industry: A Review," SAE Technical Paper Series, Paper Number 05-SFL-51(2005-01-2180), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, May, 2005. 64. R. Ribeiro, S. Ingole, P. Asthana, B. Shi, T. Kuhn, and H. Liang, “Biocomposites: Exploring Surface Texture for Cell Adhesion,” J. ASTM Int., Vol. 2, No. 8, 2005, pp. 1-6. 65. G.H. Xu, H. Liang, J. Woodford, and J. Johnson, “Temperature Dependence of Diamond-Like Carbon Film Tribological Characteristics,” J. Am. Cer. Soc., 88, No.11, 2005, pp. 3110-3115. 66. E. Estragnat, D. Ng, M. Kulkarni, J.M. Martin, and H. Liang, “Preliminary Mathematical Removal-rate Model for Si CMP,” J. ASTM Int., Vol.2, No.6, 2005, pp.1-5. 67. D. Ng, M. Kulkarni, G. Xu, R. Marvin, S. Meurer, and H. Liang, “Understanding Polymeric Pads during Pre-CMP Conditioning,” J. ASTM Int., Vol. 2, No. 5, 2005, pp. 1-8, 2005. 68. H. Liang, J.M. Martin, and Th. Le. Mongnue, “Friction-Induced Nanoequilibrium Phase Transformation of Low-Temp. Ice,” J. Appl. Phys., 97, No.4, 2005, pp. 043525-043530. 69. O.O. Ajayi, M.J. Soppet, A. Erdemir, G.R. Fenske, B. Shi, and H. Liang, “Assessment of Amorphous Carbon Coating for Artificial Joints Applications,” Trib. & Lubr. Tech., Oct. 2005, pp. 40-48. Also in STLE Trib. Trans., Vol. 48, No. 2, April-June, 2005, pp. 190-198. 70. S. Guruzu, M. Kulkarni, S. Ingole, H. G. Xu, C.F. Chen, and H. Liang, “Friction-Induced Nanocrystals on Si,” Wear, 259, 2005, pp. 524-528. 71. S. Ingole, H. Liang, M. Ustab, C. Bindalc, and A.H. Ucisikd, “Multi-scale Wear of a Boride Coating on Tungsten,” Wear, 259, 2005, pp. 849-860.