Ningxia University, China
👨🎓Profiles
🎓 Early Academic Pursuits
Dr. Jing Liu laid a strong foundation in agricultural engineering and biosensing during her formative academic years. She earned her Ph.D. in Agricultural Engineering from Shandong University of Technology, where her research first delved into bioelectronic sensors. Her academic path included an enriching stint as a visiting scholar at Seoul National University, which broadened her international exposure and strengthened her interdisciplinary understanding in sensor technologies, materials science, and food systems.
👩🔬 Professional Endeavors
Dr. Liu currently serves as an Associate Professor at Ningxia University. Her professional trajectory is marked by dedication to innovation in food quality evaluation through sensor technology. She actively engages in national-level research, leading a National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) Youth Project, and has established herself as a promising leader in agricultural and food biosensing.
🧪 Contributions and Research Focus
Dr. Liu has focused her research on the development of bioelectronic and biomimetic sensors for detecting food flavor compounds. Her pioneering work includes creating antifouling hydrogel matrices, nanocomposite interfaces mimicking taste receptors, and multi-phase (solid-liquid-gas) detection interfaces. These innovations facilitate real-time, specific detection of umami and other flavor molecules, drawing inspiration from human gustatory and olfactory systems. Her ultimate vision is to enable smart packaging and digital food quality systems, revolutionizing freshness detection in the food supply chain.
📚 Academic Contributions and Citations
Dr. Liu has authored 10 research papers, with 9 published in Q1 SCI journals, demonstrating her ability to produce high-impact scientific work. She frequently contributes as the first or co-first author, underscoring her leadership in collaborative research projects. Her findings have started gaining traction in the scientific community, making significant contributions to the emerging field of bioelectronic food sensing.
🏅 Honors and Impact
Dr. Liu’s impact extends beyond research publications. She serves on the Youth Editorial Board for prestigious journals such as Journal of Future Foods and Food Research and Development. As a council member of the Chinese Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine Informatics and Deputy Secretary-General of its Subcommittee on Digital Detection of Food and Drug Quality, she influences national dialogue on integrating traditional knowledge with modern digital tools. Her mentorship also led student teams to Gold and Best Business Value Awards at the China International College Students’ Innovation Competition, showcasing her role in nurturing innovation-driven youth.
🛠️ Technical Skills
Dr. Liu is highly skilled in sensor interface engineering, nanomaterials synthesis (MXenes, MOFs, hydrogels), electrochemical signal transduction, and cross-phase flavor molecule analysis. Her work reflects advanced proficiency in designing systems that can operate under real-world food processing conditions, emphasizing antifouling performance and biorecognition accuracy.
👩🏫 Teaching and Mentorship
Dr. Liu actively integrates research with teaching, guiding students in the interdisciplinary fields of biosensing, nanotechnology, and digital food systems. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes hands-on innovation and translational impact, preparing students for both academic careers and industrial roles. Her role in student competitions highlights her dedication to fostering entrepreneurship and applied science thinking.
🌍 Legacy and Future Contributions
Looking forward, Dr. Jing Liu aims to establish next-generation biosensors that mimic human sensory systems to revolutionize food safety, freshness monitoring, and quality control. Her future contributions are expected to bridge material innovation with AI-integrated digital detection systems, potentially transforming global food industries through real-time sensing, smart packaging, and consumer-level diagnostic tools. Her work represents a cornerstone in the evolution of human-machine interfaces in food science.
📖Notable Publications
Au₂PtNPs/hydrogel based multichannel bionic sensor for rapid evaluation of food flavor
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Journal: Food Chemistry
Year: 2025
Electrochemical aptamer sensor based on bimetallic CuZr-MOF and AuNPs for ultrasensitive detection of organophosphorus pesticides in vegetables
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Journal: Journal of Food Composition and Analysis
Year: 2025
Umami peptide synergy unveiled: A comprehensive study from molecular simulation to practical validation of sensing strategy
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Journal: Biosensors and Bioelectronics
Year: 2025
Bridge-type aptamer-Au@Pt-MXene-based sensing platform for detection of multiple organophosphorus pesticides
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Journal: Microchemical Journal
Year: 2025
Numerical Simulation of Protein Denaturation of Scallop Adductors during Heating Based on Temperature Distribution and Water Status Distribution
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Journal: Science and Technology of Food Industry
Year: 2025