Professor at Wuhan University of Technology | China
Professor Ren Liuyi is a distinguished academic in the Department of Mineral Processing and Materials Engineering, specializing in mining engineering with a strong focus on complex mineral separation, fine particle flotation, interfacial interactions, selective grinding, and solid waste resource utilization. As a doctoral supervisor and accomplished researcher, she has established herself as a leader in advancing mineral processing technologies, balancing fundamental scientific inquiry with practical applications in sustainable resource utilization. Her contributions span teaching, research, and industry collaboration, making her a role model in both academia and applied engineering practice.
Professional Profile
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Education
Professor Ren earned her bachelor’s and doctoral degrees in Mineral Processing Engineering from Central South University, where she developed a strong foundation in mineral processing fundamentals. She later pursued postdoctoral research at the Wuhan University of Technology, deepening her expertise in resource and environmental engineering. To broaden her international outlook, she was a visiting scholar at the University of Queensland, Australia, where she collaborated with global experts and gained exposure to advanced methodologies in chemical and mineral engineering. This educational trajectory equipped her with both theoretical depth and practical insight, shaping her career as a globally oriented scholar in mineral processing.
Experience
Throughout her career, Professor Ren has combined academic excellence with real-world impact. She currently serves as a full professor and doctoral supervisor, mentoring graduate students and leading pioneering research. She has taken on significant responsibilities in managing large-scale scientific and technological projects, including sub-topics of national major science and technology initiatives, projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, and provincial-level programs. Beyond academia, she has served as a Science and Technology Deputy at an enterprise in Hubei Province, bridging the gap between research and industry application. Her teaching portfolio covers both undergraduate and graduate courses such as “Innovation Frontiers in Mineral Processing,” “Surface and Colloid Chemistry,” “Mineral Powder Engineering,” and “Flotation Electrochemistry,” courses recognized for their innovation and impact.
Research Focus
Professor Ren’s research interests lie at the intersection of mineral processing science and sustainable resource utilization. Her work emphasizes the recovery of complex fine-grained strategic mineral resources, selective grinding for enhanced efficiency, interfacial chemistry in flotation systems, and methods for reusing solid waste. She has advanced understanding of bubble-particle interactions, nanobubble flotation mechanisms, and mineral surface modification strategies. Her studies not only address fundamental scientific questions but also provide innovative technological solutions for the efficient and environmentally responsible utilization of mineral resources. She has spearheaded research on green separation techniques for low-grade ores, novel flotation methods for refractory minerals, and the development of geopolymer materials from industrial waste, contributing to sustainable practices in mining and materials engineering.
Awards & Honors
Professor Ren has received wide recognition for her contributions to both research and teaching. She is a recipient of the Hubei Provincial Outstanding Youth Fund and has been honored with multiple provincial and ministerial-level science and technology awards. Her teaching excellence has been recognized through first- and second-class teaching achievement awards, as well as honors such as Outstanding Ideological and Political Education Teacher and the Advanced Individual Award for Professional Ethics. She has also been awarded the National Mineral Flotation Engineer Outstanding Youth Award and the Metallurgical and Mineral Solid Waste Resource Utilization Outstanding Youth Award. These distinctions underscore her influence as both a pioneering researcher and an inspiring educator dedicated to nurturing future leaders in mineral engineering.
Publication Top Notes
Title: Efficient Ultrasound-Assisted Synthesis of Chemically Supported Anionic Functional Group Ionic Liquids and Its Enhanced Adsorption Performance Towards Vanadium (V)
Authors: Bo Chen; Shenxu Bao; Yimin Zhang; Jiahao Zhou; Wei Ding; Liuyi Ren; Siyuan Yang; Ye Zhang
Summary: This study develops ultrasound-assisted ionic liquids with anionic functional groups, demonstrating enhanced adsorption efficiency for vanadium (V) recovery, offering sustainable, selective, and high-performance separation technology.
Title: Insight into the Effect of Nanobubbles on Fine Muscovite Powder Flotation in Different Dodecylamine Concentrations and Stirring Intensities: Kinetics and Mechanism
Authors: Xinyu Zhang; Liuyi Ren; Shenxu Bao; Yimin Zhang; Guohao Chen; Bo Chen
Summary: The paper investigates nanobubble effects on muscovite flotation, revealing how amine concentration and stirring intensity influence kinetics, adsorption behavior, and fine-particle separation performance.
Title: Editorial for Special Issue “Advances on Fine Particles and Bubbles Flotation”
Authors: Liuyi Ren
Summary: This editorial introduces research advances on fine particle and bubble flotation, highlighting emerging mechanisms, new separation techniques, and applications for improved mineral processing efficiency.
Title: Adsorption Difference of Octadecylamine on (002) and (131) Crystal Planes of Fine Muscovite and Its Guidance on Fine Muscovite Flotation
Authors: Liuyi Ren; Ziwei Jiao; Yimin Zhang; Shenxu Bao
Summary: The study analyzes octadecylamine adsorption on muscovite crystal planes, clarifying anisotropic behavior and guiding flotation improvements through surface interaction mechanisms for enhanced separation efficiency.
Conclusion
Professor Ren Liuyi’s career reflects a rare blend of innovative research, dedicated teaching, and applied engineering practice. With a strong academic foundation, she has built an internationally recognized research profile while remaining deeply committed to training the next generation of mineral engineers. Her pioneering contributions to fine particle flotation, interfacial chemistry, selective grinding, and sustainable resource utilization have significantly advanced the field of mineral processing. Through leadership in national and provincial projects, influential publications, patents, and exemplary teaching, she has established herself as a highly impactful figure in mining and materials engineering. Her achievements make her an outstanding candidate for recognition through this award, as she embodies the qualities of innovation, leadership, and academic excellence that drive progress in the field.