This page lists selected honors and awards Lixing has received.


The Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Scholarships are the most prestigious graduate awards to outstanding doctoral students.

Alberta Innovates invests in the support of academically superior graduate students undertaking full-time research education at an Alberta university, leading to a research-based master's or doctoral degree.

The Alberta Graduate Excellence Scholarship recognizes outstanding academic achievement of students pursuing graduate studies in Alberta.

This scholarship is awarded to excellent graduate students who conduct research related to the development of hydrocarbon energy resources in Canada

Hilltop Awards and Bursaries (previously known as ECF Awards and Bursaries) was launched in 2009 to help students from Edmonton and/or Northern Alberta who have a history of community involvement with the costs of post-secondary education.

Awarded annually to three outstanding students registered in, or admitted to, a doctoral program in Engineering, and engaged in a field of research leading to the advancement of technology associated with the development of petroleum resources.

Awarded to students who are pursuing graduate research study in an aspect of technology that is directed at minimizing the environmental impact resulting from the recovery, transportation or utilization of fossil fuel resources.

Hilltop Awards and Bursaries (previously known as ECF Awards and Bursaries) was launched in 2009 to help students from Edmonton and/or Northern Alberta who have a history of community involvement with the costs of post-secondary education.

Awarded to graduate students with superior academic achievement

The GSA Academic Travel Grant helps offset the cost of participation in academic activities such as conferences and research trips that are directly related to graduate students' current academic programs.

Awarded on the basis of superior academic achievement (equivalent to a GPA of 3.5 or higher on the U of A grading scale, research potential, published scholarly work)

Awarded annually to three outstanding students registered in, or admitted to, a doctoral program in Engineering, and engaged in a field of research leading to the advancement of technology associated with the development of petroleum resources.

This scholarship recognizes students who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, and/or initiative to improve the conditions and lives of others.

The purpose of the Recruitment Scholarship is to recruit superior graduate students who have the potential to contribute to the University of Alberta's community and research.

The Martha Piper Awards were established in 1997 to commemorate the significant contribution Dr.Martha Piper made to the research community at the University of Alberta. Three awards may be conferred annually.