Liangxiu Han

Professor Liangxiu Han is Professor of Computational Science at Manchester Metropolitan University's Department of Computing and Mathematics, where she also serves as co-Director of the Centre for Advanced Computational Science and Deputy Director of the ManMet Crime and Well-Being Big Data Centre. Her research focuses on developing novel approaches to big data analytics, machine learning, and AI, with applications in precision agriculture, healthcare, smart cities, and cybersecurity.

Professor Han's research integrates fundamental and applied work in large-scale data processing, intelligent management of distributed systems, and mathematical modeling. Her current activities aim to provide intelligent ICT-based solutions for societal challenges in food security, healthcare, and sustainable urban development.

Her recent publications demonstrate leadership in applying AI to medical challenges like Alzheimer's drug discovery and glaucoma diagnosis. The research combines Bayesian deep learning, computational chemistry, and neuropharmacology to develop innovative therapeutic approaches and diagnostic tools.