Zheng Liu

University of Michigan

BIOGRAPHY

Zheng Liu is a professor at the University of Michigan, working at the intersection of artificial intelligence, manufacturing, and energy systems. His research focuses on physics-informed machine learning and optimizing the electro-thermal systems that underpin next-generation power and mobility solutions, with over 30 publications to his name.

Zheng played a key role in securing a $1M Department of Energy prize for geothermal lithium extraction, a breakthrough with significant implications for the EV battery lifecycle. He is a rising leader in AI-driven approaches to sustainable energy and advanced manufacturing.