Maodian Liu

Visiting Scientist

marine Sciences

Maodian is a PhD student in the College of Urban and Environmental Science in Peking University. He is visiting UCONN for one year (from Nov.2016 to Nov.2017) as a visiting scientist. Maodian is interested in the Transportation of Mercury (Hg) and Methylmercury (MeHg) from rivers to theocean, and the production and cycling of MeHg in the freshwater and seawater influenced by anthropogenic and natural factors. More information on Maodian’s research can be found in his recent papers below:

Liu M, Chen L, Wang X, et al. Mercury Export from Mainland China to Adjacent Seas and Its Influence on the Marine Mercury Balance. Environmental Science & Technology, 2016, 50 (12), 6224–6232.

Liu M, Zhang W, Wang X, et al. Mercury Release to Aquatic Environments from Anthropogenic Sources in China from 2001 to 2012. Environmental Science & Technology, 2016, 50 (15): 8169–8177.