We extend our warmest congratulations to Tianzhuo Xia, a PhD candidate in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, for successfully delivering his PhD Confirmation on Tuesday, 1st April 2025.
Seminar Title:
A Light-Driven Energy-Efficient Photocatalytic Bioreactor for High-Performance CO₂ Conversion and Biogas Upgrading
Under the supervision of Dr. Yang Liu, Dr. Lei Zhang, and Dr. Yingdi Zhang, Tianzhuo’s research explores the development of a novel light-powered photocatalytic bioreactor that integrates renewable energy with microbial technologies. He aims to improve CO₂ conversion efficiency and upgrade biogas quality, contributing to sustainable environmental solutions and carbon-neutral energy systems.
The seminar showcased Tianzhuo’s innovative thinking, technical expertise, and solid research foundation. This successful confirmation marks an important milestone in his PhD journey, and we look forward to the significant academic and practical contributions he will make in the coming years.
Once again, congratulations to Tianzhuo!

