Professor Liu Chain Tsuan is a globally recognized leader in materials science whose pioneering work has transformed the understanding of metallic and intermetallic materials. He currently serves as University Distinguished Professor at City University of Hong Kong and Senior Fellow at the Hong Kong Institute for Advanced Study, positions reflecting his preeminent standing in the international research community. His distinguished career began with a BS in Mechanical Engineering from National Taiwan University in 1960 followed by an MS in Engineering and Materials in 1964, and culminated in a PhD in Materials Science from Brown University. Professor Liu's professional journey includes significant leadership roles at Oak Ridge National Laboratory where he served as Senior Corporate Fellow from 1997 to 2005, and prestigious academic appointments at the University of Tennessee, Auburn University, and National Taiwan University.
Professor Liu has conducted groundbreaking research on the mechanistic understanding of brittle fracture in intermetallic alloys and intergranular fracture in noble refractory alloys, fundamentally advancing the field of physical metallurgy. His seminal work correlating atomic structures of bulk metallic glasses with their unique mechanical properties has reshaped materials design approaches at the nanoscale. With over 500 journal publications and 29 US patents to his name, his research on hardening ferritic steels with nanoparticles has delivered practical solutions for developing stronger, more durable materials with wide-ranging industrial applications. His exceptional scholarly impact is evidenced by his identification as one of the top five highly-cited authors in materials science by ISI in 1995 and recognition as one of the world's top 1% scientists by the Universal Scientific Education and Research Network in 2017.
As a foreign member of the Chinese Academy of Engineering and member of the US National Academy of Engineering, Professor Liu continues to shape the global materials science agenda through strategic leadership positions and vision. His appointment to the Accident Tolerant Fuel Nuclear Power Technical Program Committee and advisory role at Harbin Institute of Technology's Materials Genome and Big Data Research Institute demonstrates his ongoing influence in cutting-edge materials research initiatives. Throughout his career, he has mentored generations of materials scientists and fostered international collaborations that have advanced the field across continents. Professor Liu's current research focuses on innovative material processing and the development of high-performance alloys with potential applications in energy, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing sectors, ensuring his continued impact on the future of materials science.
