Lian Liu

Dr. Lian Liu joined the University of Surrey in May 2016 at the Department of Chemical and Process Engineering. Dr. Liu obtained her PhD from the University of Queensland in Australia in 1991 and worked in Carrier Transicold in Singapore for three years after her PhD. She then moved back to the University of Queensland and spent most of her academic career in the same University before moving to the University of Surrey.

Dr. Liu's research expertise is in particle technology and formulations for health applications. Her expertise in particle technology ranging from comminution (particle breakage process) to granulation process (particle size enlargement process) as well as bulk powder flow and compaction and crystallisation. Her expertise on formulations includes novel topical formulations for anti-ageing and wounds healing. Dr. Liu also has a keen interest in advanced materials including fire retardant composite materials. She has worked with a wide range of industries such as minerals, agricultural and pharmaceutical and biotech companies.