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Dr. Dianzi Liu is a full-time Associate Professor and Director of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the School of Engineering, Mathematics and Physics at the University of East Anglia (UEA). She leads the Simulation and Optimization Research Group (SORG), focusing on numerical simulation, composite design, and optimization in aerospace, mechanical, and energy engineering. Her research interests include inverse design, structural integrity, and multi-disciplinary optimization for energy-efficient systems.
- Education: PhD (University of Leeds, 2010), ORS Award recipient; MSc (Beihang University, 2002); BSc (Beihang University, 1999)
- Grants: EU-FP7 projects (ALaSCA, 2010–2013; Production Aspects..., 2014–2016), UEA funding (2014–2017)
- Key collaborations: Lancaster University, Beihang University, Queen's Mary University of London
Her research emphasizes robust algorithms for large-scale engineering optimization, with applications in aerospace composites and energy systems. She actively supervises PhD students in topics like variable-stiffness laminates and AI-driven optimization. Liu has received awards for her contributions to mechanical manufacturing and international research collaborations.
- Recent activities: Reviewer for journals like Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, keynote speaker at international conferences
- Lab/Team: SORG collaborates internationally to develop industrial optimization tools
