Pinzhi Liu
About Pinzhi Liu
Pinzhi Liu is a Research Associate at ExxonMobil with extensive experience in multi-scale and multi-physics modeling, specializing in tribology and thermo-mechanical systems.
Current Role at ExxonMobil
Pinzhi Liu has been working as a Research Associate at ExxonMobil since 2019. In this role, he is based in Annandale, New Jersey, United States. His responsibilities include proposing, leading, and implementing modeling and data analytical solutions specifically for virtual product developments. Additionally, he designs test procedures for model verification and proof of concept in the field of lubricants technology.
Past Experience at Ford Motor Company
From 2016 to 2019, Pinzhi Liu worked as a Research Engineer at Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, MI. During his tenure, he focused on various engineering projects and research tasks, contributing to the company's technological advancements and product development.
Engineering Role at Caterpillar Inc.
Pinzhi Liu served as an Engineer at Caterpillar Inc. in Mossville, IL from 2015 to 2016. Before that, he completed a 3-month internship at the same company in 2013. In these roles, he gained valuable experience in engineering practices and project execution within the industrial sector.
Internship at GE China
In 2012, Pinzhi Liu interned at GE China in Xi'an, Shaanxi, China for one month. This experience provided him with exposure to the operations and projects conducted by a major multinational corporation in China.
Education and Research at Northwestern University
Pinzhi Liu earned his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Mechanical Engineering from Northwestern University, studying from 2009 to 2016. During his time there, he also worked as a Research Assistant for six years. His academic and research focus included multi-scale and multi-physics modeling, molecular dynamics simulations, and lubrication modeling.
Bachelor's Degree from Tsinghua University
Pinzhi Liu completed his bachelor's degree at Tsinghua University, where he studied DPIM from 2005 to 2009. This foundation in engineering provided him with the technical skills and knowledge needed for his advanced studies and professional career.
Expertise in Tribology and Thermo-Mechanical Systems
With over a decade of experience, Pinzhi Liu specializes in design optimization and control strategy development. His expertise lies in tribology and thermo-mechanical systems. He possesses strong analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly in these areas, and is adept at multi-scale and multi-physics modeling.