Dr. Liu’s expertise lies across several fields, including the synthesis and functionalization of conductive and fluorescent nanomaterials for multifunctional ophthalmic devices such as nanochips for the regeneration of optic nerve, ocular biosensors, nanocarriers for ophthalmic drug delivery, and ophthalmic imagers. He has published 58 peer-reviewed papers with total citations over 6200 times (Web of Science). One paper has been included as the Top 10 Most Cited Paper in China during 2007-2016 (Citations>2900). His h index is 28. He currently serves as the Editor-in-Chief of Current Applied Materials, and the Editorial Board Member of numerous SCI-indexed journals including Frontiers in Chemistry, Sensors, Materials Research Express and Current Nanoscience. He has received several awards including Scopus Young Researcher Award in China, Qianjiang Distinguished Scholar Award, Chinese Government Award for Outstanding Self-financed Students Abroad, and the 1st Class Award of the Medical Health Science and Technology Prize from Zhejiang Province.