Dr Yi Liu

Senior Lecturer in Polymers & Composites · Loughborough University · company speakers →

Dr Yi Liu is a Senior Lecturer in Polymers and Composites at Department of Materials, Loughborough University. She is a Member of IOM3 (MIMMM), Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), committee member of East Midlands Materials Society (EMMS). Yi is the recipient of the Silver Medal 2025, Composite Award 2024, a finalist for the Top 50 Women in Engineering 2024: Enhanced by Engineering and Inspirational Women Award 2023. Her research centres on sustainable multifunctional polymer composites, energy-efficient manufacturing, plastic recycling, with emphasis on advanced processing, recyclability, and biodegradability. She has led multiple industry-linked projects funded by Innovate UK and the Henry Royce Institute, enabling knowledge transfer and real-world impact. Her research excellence is recognised internationally through publications in leading journals such as Advanced Functional Materials and Materials Horizons, patents, and collaborations with world leading institutions. Beyond research, Yi is committed to education, mentorship, and outreach activities. She has designed and delivered undergraduate and postgraduate teaching modules in polymer engineering and sustainability, significantly enhancing student learning. Yi is a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion in STEM. As the mentor of several female PhDs, she has helped them develop their technical skills and professional careers. Moreover, Yi is a core member of the UK inter-university group Discover Materials, actively engaged in outreach activities to promote Materials Science and Engineering to wider society.

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