Lili Zhou

General:

Appointment: Graduate Research Assistant
Department: Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering
Hometown: China
E-mail: zhoux253@umn.edu

Education:

M.S. Natural Science and Resource Management (Bio-Based Composites), University of Minnesota, Projected Completion 2010
B.S. Wood Science and Technology, Nanjing Forestry University, 2005

Summary:

Lili Zhou is a M.S. Graduate Research Assistant working underneath Dr. William T. Y. Tze. She obtained her Bachelors of Wood Science and Technology from the Institute of Technology Application at the Nanjing Forestry University in 2005. She will complete her Master's of Science in 2010 and intends on pursuing a Ph. D. somewhere within the field of forestry products.

Current Research:

Investigate the use of ionic liquids for making cellulose nanocomposites.

Publications and Presentations:

Graduate Level Courses Taken:

University of Minnesota:

STAT 5021 Statistical Analysis (Spring 2008)
CHEM 5210 Materials Characterization (Spring 2008)
BBE 5001 Chemistry of Plant Materials (Fall 2008)
MATAS 5221 Introduction to Polymer Chemistry (Fall 2008)

Curriculum Vitae:

Lili Zhou's CV

Past Research:

Institute of Technology Application, Nanjing Forestry University, 2004-2005

Adviser: Hanlan Lian
Research Project: How to control rice straw fiberboard 24h TS.

Institute of Technology Application, Nanjing Forestry University, 2005-2007

Adviser: Pingxiang Cao
Research Project: Wood-bamboo composite floor/heated floor.

Miscellaneous:

During her spare time, Lili enjoys listening to music and spending time with friends. Running is one of her hobbies. She is always glad to help others when they are in need.

Contact Information:

Lili Zhou
University of Minnesota
Bioproducts & Biosystems Engineering
203 Kaufert Labs
2004 Folwell Ave
St. Paul, MN 55108
Office: 612-624-7482
Fax: 612-625-6286
zhoux253@umn.edu