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访学申请信 School of Materials Science and EngineeringXian University of Architecture and Technology235 Jiandong StreetXian, Shaanxi 710055P. R. China18 January, 2012Professor WilliamLeeDepartment of MaterialsImperial College LondonSouth Kensington Campus London SW7 2AZUKDear Professor Lee, I am writing to inquire about the possibility of my studying and researching in your lab for twelve months as a visiting scholar. While preparing for my application to China Scholarship Council/ Since my application to China Scholarship Council has been approved, I would like to express my strong interest in joining your research group and collaborating in your scholarly work.I am a professor in School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xian University of Architecture and Technology here in China, and my research interest is mainly on refractories. I got my Bachelors degree in Inorganic Non-metallic Materials in 1990 and Masters in the same specialty in 1993 in the same university where I have been working since 1990. Afterwards, I got my Doctors degree in Materials Science and Engineering from Xian Jiaotong University in 2005. My current research focuses on refractories and high-temperature ceramic and I am proceeding with my research program. However, due to the restricted condition in experiment, finance and limited personal experience, I would like to find an opportunity to go abroad for further study and research.Your researches are of particular interest to me, especially in corrosion resistance of refractories and use of phase diagrams in studies of refractories corrosion. Your groups research is so innovative that I believe that if given the opportunity to work under your guidance, I would be able to share your enlightening ideas and improve my research capacity in this field, which will greatly benefit both my personal advancement and the overall development in related research in my university.All costs for my visit abroad, including accommodation, health insurance, living expenses and round-trip international air tickets, will be covered by China Scholarship Council. I would also like you to know that my proposed stay in Britain lasts from September 2012 to September 2013, which is adjustable according to your schedule. After I finish my visit in Britain, I will be back to China and continue my research in the field of refractories. Your suggestions and consideration upon my request will be highly appreciated. I am looking forward to your favorable reply at your earliest convenience. Sincerely yours, Liu Tianhong 访学英文简历 CURRICULUM VITAEName: Liu Tianhong Nationality: ChineseDate of birth: 12 May, 1968Place of birth: Henan, P. R. ChinaMarital Status: Married, with one childHealth: ExcellentPresent Address: Apt. 16-3, Bldg. 12 Xian University of Architecture and Technology235 Jiandong StreetXian, Shaanxi 710055Mobile:-mail: EDUCATION20012005 School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xian Jiaotong University, Xian Received Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering in 2005 19901993 Department of Metallurgical Engineering, Xian University of Architecture and Technology, XianReceived Masters degree in Inorganic Non-metallic Materials in 1993 19861990 Department of Metallurgical Engineering, Xian University of Architecture and Technology, XianReceived Bachelors degree in Inorganic Non-metallic Materials in 1990RESEARCH WORK2005present Xian University of Architecture and Technology High Temperature Ceramic Laboratory, half-time (while teaching) Research areas: Preparation and corrosion-resistance of new type aluminous cements containing magnesium aluminate spinel, Preparation of MgO-hercynite refractories 20012005 Xian Jiaotong University State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials Research areas: study on Mechanism of self-propagating hightemperature synthesis of TiC-Metal composites19932001 Xian University of Architecture and Technology High Temperature Ceramic Laboratory, Research areas: Researched and developed new refractory used in the iron & steel, cement and glass Industries19901993 Xian University of Architecture and Technology High Temperature Ceramic Laboratory Research areas: Hydration resistance of MgO-CaO clinkersPUBLICATIONS1 Liu, Tianhong. Preparation of Hercynite, Bulletin of the Chinese ceramic society, 2007, 26 (5): 1003-1006. 2 Liu, Tianhong, Quncheng Fan, MA Yan, and Zhi-hao Jin. Dissolution-precipitation Mechanism of Self-propagating High-temperature Synthesis of TiC-Cu Cermet. Journal of University of Science and Technology, Beijing 2007, 14 (6): 568-572.3 Liu, Tianhong, Quncheng Fan, Meizhuan Gu, Zihong Wang, and Zhihao Jin. Mechanism of Combustion Synthesis of TiC-Ti Cermet. Journal of Wuhan University of Technology-Materirals (Science Edition)，2007，22(3): 502-505.4 Liu, Tianhong, Quncheng Fan, Meizhuan Gu, Zihong Wang, and Zhihao Jin. Microstructural Evolution during the Combustion Synthesis of Ti-Al Cermet with Larger Metallic Particles Mater. Sci. Eng. A, 2006, 425(10): 318-325. 5 Liu, Tianhong, Zhi-peng Gao, and Gui-hua Jing. Preparation of New Type Aluminous Cermets Containing Magnesium Aluminate Spinel, Journal of Xian Univ. of Arch. & Tech. (Nature Science Edition), 2005, 37(3): 411-416.6 Liu, Tianhong, Quncheng Fan, Meizhuan Gu, Zihong Wang, and Zhihao Jin. Dissolution-precipitation Mechanism of Self-propagating Hing-temperture Synthesis of TiC-Ni cermet. Mater. Sci. Eng. A, 2004, 382(1-2): 132-140. 7 Liu, Tianhong and Xing-hua Yang. The Effect of Al2O3、Fe2O3 Additives on Hydration Resistance of MgO-CaO Clinkers, Refractories, 1998, 32(2): 77-79.8 Liu, Tianhong, Ming-xue Jiang, and Ming-hua Zhang. Conductivity of MgO-C Bricks for Direct Current Electrical arc Furnace, Refractories, 1997, 31(6): 316-318. REFERENCEHu Minxiong, Professor of Materials Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xian University of Architecture and Technology, Xian, P. R. China （， 86合作研究申请信Electric Vehicle R&D CenterBeijing Institute of TechnologyBeijing 100081P. R. ChinaJune 12, 2010Dr. Edward RobertsEV Technology InstituteUK Electricity IndustryChester CH 6ESU. K.Dear Dr. Roberts:Recently I got to know Dr. Mike Stevens when he was attending the International High-Tech Product Exhibition Week held in Beijing from May 815, 2010. As I am very interested in going abroad to do researches into electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure development, Dr. Stevens suggested I should contact you for information regarding international collaboration.In the last ten years or so, I have been engaged in EV R&D projects in China and made considerable progress in this field. What I need to do now is to undertake an international survey of the current status in the key areas of EV support infrastructure. I plan to focus on operational experience with charging stations and systems, power quality issues and the effectiveness of standards setting frameworks.I wonder if it is possible for me to go to your institute to conduct research in the areas mentioned above. I am herein enclosing my c.v. for your reference. I would be very pleased if you could suggest any possible areas for our cooperation.I look forward to hearing from you. Yours sincerely,(Signature)Chen XianmingDirectorEV R&D Center工作计划 WORK PLAN IntroductionThe drawback of the success story of the automobile industry is the pollution produced by tail pipe. Pollution reduces the quality of life especially in urban areas with high population and vehicle densities. On this background alternative fuels for vehicles have been investigated. Electricity is the only candidate that avoids any emissions, and in the long run, is independent of future oil shortage. The presently known world oil resources last 43 years at constant consumption. Therefore, electricity offers the only solution for urban areas.Beijing is one of the ten most polluted cities in the world. In 1999 the Chinese government initiated the Clean Air Project-Clean Vehicle Action scheme for the research and development, manufacture, and utilization of electric vehicles in twelve big cities in China such as Beijing and Shanghai. I have been heavily involved in this scheme to develop electric buses for public transport. Now that the R&D part of the work is completed, we are planning for the infrastructure development. What I plan to do now is to undertake an international survey of the current status in the key areas of EV support infrastructure.Work PlanDuring my 6-month visit to XXX University, my proposed research will focus on the following parts of infrastructure:Vehicle part of infrastructure: including information of dealers and sales organizations of Evs, components suppliers and training of service personnel;Utility part of infrastructure: information about production and distribution of electricity, technology of c