1. Petrogenesis of granitoids;
2. Isotope geochemistry

From January, 1978 to February, 1982, studied in the Central-South Industrial University, obtained the Bachelor Degree in the February of 1982. From August, 1982 to May, 1985, studied in the Changsha Institute of Geotectonics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), obtained the Master Degree in the May of 1985. From October, 1995 to October, 1998, studied in the Guangzhou Institute of Geochemistry, CAS, obtained the Doctor Degree of Philosophy in the October of 1998.

From February, 1982 to July, 1982, worked in the 815 Geologic Team, Anhui Province, as a geological technician. From June, 1985 to March, 1995, worked in the Changsha Institute of Geotectonics, CAS; was offered the post of research trainee in the June of 1985, was promoted the position of assistant professor in the December of 1987, and was promoted the position of associate professor in the November of 1993. From March, 1995 to August, 1998, worked in both the Research Center for Mineral Resources Exploration (supported by the Japanese International Cooperation Agency) and the Changsha Institute of Geotectonics, CAS; was promoted the position of professor in the October of 1995, and was promoted the vice-director for the Section of Metallogeny and Resources in the September of 1996. From August, 1998 to May, 1999, worked in the Institute of Geophysics, CAS, and continuously held the position of professor. From June, 1999 to the present, worked in the Institute of Geology and Geophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (IGGCAS), continuously held the position of professor, was promoted the leader of geo-fluids group in the June of 1999, and was appointed the director, Laboratory of Stable Isotope Geochemistry, IGGCAS, in 2009.

1. Liu, X.J., Liu, W., 2014. Source characteristics and tectonic setting of the Early and Middle Devonian volcanic rocks in the North Junggar, Northwest China: Insights from Nd–Sr isotopes and geochemistry. Lithos, 184–187: 27–41
2. Liu, W., Liu, X.J., Liu, L.J., 2013. Underplating generated A- and I-type granitoids of the East Junggar from the lower and the upper oceanic crust with mixing of mafic magma: Insights from integrated zircon U–Pb ages, petrography, geochemistry and Nd–Sr–Hf isotopes. Lithos, 179: 293–319
3. Liu, X.J., Liu, Wei., 2013. Re-Os dating of the Suoerkuduke Cu (Mo) deposit, Fuyun County, Xinjiang, and its geodynamic implications. Journal of Earth Science, 24 (2): 188–202.
4. Liu, W., Liu, X.J., Xiao, W.J., 2012. Massive granitoid production without massive continental-crust growth in the Chinese Altay―Insight into the source rock of granitoids using integrated zircon U-Pb age, Hf-Nd-Sr isotopes and geochemistry. American Journal of Science. 312: 629–684
5. Liu, X.-J., Liu, W. (corresponding author), Liu, L.-J., 2012. The generation of a stratiform skarn and volcanic exhalative Pb-Zn deposit (Sawusi) in the southern Chinese Altay Mountains: The constraints from petrography, mineral assemblage and chemistry. Gondwana Research, 22: 597–614
6. Liu, W., Pan, X.-F., Liu, D.-Y., Chen, Z.-Y., 2009. Three-step continental-crust growth from subduction accretion and underplating, through intermediary differentiation, to granitoid production, 98 (6): 98(6): 1413-1439. International Journal of Earth Sciences. doi:10.1007/s00531-008-0299-y
7. Liu, W., Pan, X.-F., 2006. Methane-rich fluid inclusions from ophiolitic dunite and post-collisional mafic-ultramafic intrusion: the mantle dynamics underneath the Palaeo-Asian Ocean through to the post-collisional period. Earth Planet. Sci. Lett., 242: 286–301
8. Liu, W., Siebel, W., Li, X.-J., Pan, X.-F., 2005. Petrogenesis of the Linxi granitoids, northern Inner Mongolia of China: constraints on basaltic underplating. Chemical Geology, 219: 5–35
9. Liu, W., 2002. Fluid-rock interaction during subsolidus microtextural development of alkali granite as exemplified by the Saertielieke pluton, Ulungur of the northern Xinjiang, China. Chemical Geology, 182: 473–482
10. Liu, W., Li, X.-J., Tan, J., 2001. Petrogenetic and metallogenetic background of the Dajing Cu-Sn-Ag-Pb-Zn ore deposit, Inner Mongolia, and characteristics of the mineralizing fluid. Resource Geology, 51(4): 321–331
11. Liu, W., 2000. Two disequilibrium quartz-feldspar ¹⁸O/¹⁶O fractionations within the Aral granite batholith, Altay mountains of China:
    Evidence for occurrence of two stages of O and H isotopic exchange of a heterogeneous granite system with aqueous fluids. Journal of Petrology, 41(9): 1455–1466.
12. Liu, W., Liu, C.Q., Masuda, A., 1997. Complex trace-element effects of mixing-fractional crystallization composite processes: applications to the Alaer granite pluton, Altay Mountains, Xinjiang, northwestern China. Chemical Geology, 135: 103–124.
13. Liu, X.J., Liu, W. (corresponding author), Liu, L.J., Shang, H.J., Liu G.R, 2011. Genesis of the Sawusi lead-zinc deposit in the eastern Maizi volcanic-sedimentary basin, southern Altay Mountains. Acta Petrologica Sinica, 27(6): 1810–1828.
14. Liu, W., Liu, L.J., Liu, X.J., Shang, H.J., Zhou, G., 2010. Age of the Early Devonian Kangbutiebao formation along the southern Altay Mountains and its northeastern extension. Acta Petrologica Sinica, 26(2): 387–400.
15. Liu, W., Pan, X.-F., Xie, L.-W., Li, H., 2007. Sources of material for the Linxi granitoids, the southern segment of the Great Xing’an Range: When and how continental crust grew? Acta Petrologica Sinica, 23(2): 441–460
16. Liu, W., Pan X.-F., 2006. Evolution of ore-forming fluids and formational mechanisms for gold deposits in the southern Bei Shan, Xinjiang-Gansu border area of China. Acta Petrologica Sinica, 22(1): 171–188.
17. Pan, X.-F., Liu, W. (corresponding author), 2005. Characteristics and significance of CH₄-rich fluid inclusions from the mafic-ultramafic complex at the Xiangshan, eastern Tianshan Mountains, Xinjiang of China. Acta Petrologica Sinica, 21(01): 211–218.
18. Liu, W., Li, X.-J., Tan, J., 2003. Fluid mixing as the mechanism of formation of the Dajing Cu-Sn-Ag-Pb-Zn ore deposit, Inner Mongolia. Science in China (Series D), 46(7): 652–663
19. Liu, W., Li, X.-J., Deng, J., 2003. Sources of ore-forming fluids and metallic materials in the Jinwozi lode gold deposit, eastern Tianshan Mountains of China. Science in China (Series D), 46(Supplemented): 135-153.
20. Liu, W., Yang, J.-H., Li, C.-F., 2003. Thermochronology of three major faults in the Chifeng area, Inner Mongolia of China. Acta Petrologica Sinica, 19(4): 717–728.
21. Liu, W., Li, X.-J., Qin, K.-Z., 2002. Oxygen isotope exchange and flow geometry of meteoric-derived water within an alkali granite pluton: exchange mechanism and advective cooling. Acta Petrologica Sinica, 18(3): 331–339.
22. Liu, W., 2000. Two stages of isotopic exchanges experienced by the Ertaibei granite pluton, northern Xinjiang, China. Science in China (Series D), 43(6): 605–616
23. Liu, W., Zhao, Z.-H., Zhang, F.-Q., 1999. Oxygen and hydrogen isotopic compositions of coexistent minerals of the Tasigake alkali granite pluton, northern Xinjiang: constraints upon the cause of ¹⁸O-D depletion and the ¹⁸O/¹⁶O exchange kinetics. Chinese Science Bulletin, 44(12): 1086–1092.
24. Liu, W., Liu, J.-M., Chu, X.-L., Shun, S.-H., 1998. Oxygen isotope exchange kinetics between coexistent minerals and water in the granites of northern Xinjiang: implications for the anatexis and fluid circulation in an orogen. Chinese Journal of Geophysics, S1: 195–205
25. Liu, W., Li, Z.-A., Zhao, Z.-Z., 1996. Oxygen isotope exchange kinetics between coexistent minerals and water in the Ertaibei granite pluton, northern Xinjiang. Science in China (Series D), 39(2): 173–183.
26. Liu, W., He, B.-C., Chen, Z.-S., 1996. Oxygen isotope exchange kinetics between coexisting minerals and water in the Aral granite pluton of the Altay Mountains, northern Xinjiang. Acta Geologica Sinica, 9(4): 366–379.
27. Liu, W., Masuda, A., 1995. Complex trace element effects of source mixing-fractional crystallization composite processes in the Kalaan granodiorite pluton along the Wulungu tectonic belt, northern Xinjiang. Science in China (Series B), 38(8): 987–995.
28. Liu, W., 1994. Nature, source and convection path of the ore-bearing fluid in the Shuikoushan Pb-Zn-Au ore field. Geotectonica et Metallogenia, 9: 209–218 (in Chinese with English abstract)
29. Liu, W., 1991. Quantitative modeling of source rocks for granitoids in the Altai Mts., Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China. Geotectonica et Metallogenia, 9: 199–208 (in Chinese with English abstract)
30. Liu, W., 1990. Petrogenetic epoches and peculiarities of genetic types of granitoids in the Altai Mts., Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China. Geotectonica et Metallogenia, 3: 43–56 (in Chinese with English abstract)