Dr. Zong Liu is an Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist at the Biological & Agricultural Engineering Department, Texas A&M AgriLife Extention Texas A&M University.
Zong leads Extension education and research programs with state-wide scope, focusing on the challenges facing animal facilities in the state of Texas. He delivers educational materials on animal waste management technologies, water and air quantity impacts, value-added processing (including energy extraction), and regulatory issues. Zong conducts and reports animal waste management demonstrations, develops a mission-oriented research program, and provides professional development opportunities to County Agents, Program Specialists, and private industry practitioners. He disseminate Extension education materials using conventional, web-based communication, and virtual reallity inspired technologies. He also, published research results in peer-reviewed journals. His programs support through extramural funding and service to the department, agencies, trade groups, and professional societies. Zong develops a working relationship with industry, fellow Texas A&M University System faculty, federal/state/regional agencies, and trade associations.