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Liu, Zong

Zong Liu

Associate Professor and Extension Specialist
Office:  
104 Price Hobgood
Email:  
Phone:  
979-314-8253
Zong Liu's Website

Education

Undergraduate Education
B.E., Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science & Technology Beijing, China, 2007
Graduate Education
M.S., Agricultural Sciences, Tennessee State University, 2010
Ph.D., Biological Systems Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2015

Areas of Expertise

  • Manure Handling & Treatment
  • Animal Mortality Management
  • Composting & Anaerobic Digestion
  • Water/Air Quality Assessment
  • Climate Smart Management & Practices
  • AI & Machine Learning Applications in Manure Management
  • Value-Added Material Production from Agricultural Waste
  • Virtual/Augmented Reality Extension Programs

Find more information about Texas Animal Manure Management Issues the at texasmanure.org.

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Professional Summary

Zong Liu, Ph.D. , is a nationally recognized expert in manure and mortality management, and a recipient of the 2025 NSF Faculty Early Career Development Award. Dr. Liu delivers science-based education and outreach activities to producers and communities across Texas and beyond.  Dr. Liu leads multiple research projects funded by USDA (NRCS, NIFA, and APHIS), FFAR, and other federal, state, and private funding agencies. Dr. Liu also holds leadership roles at state and national levels.

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