Xiaofeng Liu, PhD

Fictitious | 想象

I have been fortunate enough to work with some of the most brilliant researchers.

A persistent effort of reading, thinking, doing, and collaborating concentrated

in these articles. Presenting them is, however, a complete other world.

TEMPR Learning
Push and Pull and Flow: The Story of Mechanical and Rheological Analyses
From ketchup bottles to rocket seals, this story explores how materials bend, break, and flow under stress—revealing the hidden role of mechanical and rheological analysis in everyday life.
Family & Friends
Father’s Day
Dad is the first word in my title. This is the 8th year that I enjoyed Father's Day. I am always a dad first, then, a scientist.
Management
The Hard and Soft Micromanagement in Research Labs
Here are the stories of two micromanagers that explain it better than ChatGPT ever could.
Materials & Career
The Stories of Thermal Analyses of Materials
While even top-notch theorists scratch their heads predicting thermal behavior from a chemical formula, we can witness the real magic of a material's response to heat firsthand.
TEMPR Lab & Me
A Brief Intro of Each Instrument I manage
I challenged myself to give a brief intro to each instrument in TEMPR Lab and here they are.
TEMPR Lab & Me
Introduction to TEMPR Lab
I have led the initiative of establishing TEMPR Lab, oversaw its day-to-day operation, and witness its growth over the years.
Materials & Career
What the TEMPR Learning
Bill Gates uses all his wealth to save the world and its people. We might not have billions to give. But valuables are diverse. Let's get to work.
Separation of Things
Get to know about SEC-MALS
Mixing things is fun. How about separating them? Here, I explain how one of the separation methods works and why you should learn it as a scientist.
Lifelong Dream
6th Anniversary with TEMPR Lab
TEMPR Lab has gone through ups and downs. I am grateful to be able to lead the efforts and make a difference in teaching and research.