ZhiYi Liang
PhD student
Energy Team
Research Interests
ZhiYi (Z) continues his study as a PhD student at GEAR Lab after completing his bachelor's degree at MIT. ZhiYi is passionate in working on electromechanical systems, machine design, and engineering fabrication. For his master’s research, he will be developing a low-cost, high-efficiency smart pump that integrates as part of GEAR Lab’s drip irrigation system designed for the developing market. For his PhD research, ZhiYi is investigating the deployments and applications of renewable hydrogen to tackle some of the hard-to-decarbonize sectors in the world's renewable economy. ZhiYi was born in southern China and spent 12 years living there before moving to the US, because of this experience he is fluent in Cantonese, Mandarin, and English. In his free time, ZhiYi likes to work on various personal projects to hone his engineering and craftsmanship skills.
Education
M.S. Mechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2021
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2019
Honors and Awards
MIT Morningside Design Fellow, 2023
NSF Graduate Research Fellow, 2020
Hobbies
Machining, woodworking, electronics, sailing, fishing, traveling