Haida Liang

Haida Liang is a Professor of Physics at Nottingham Trent University, leading the Imaging & Sensing for Archaeology, Art History & Conservation (ISAAC) research group and directing the Imaging, Materials and Engineering Research Centre (IMEC). Her work spans advanced optical imaging, spectroscopic techniques, and remote sensing for non-invasive analysis of cultural heritage materials.

• Academic Affiliation: School of Science & Technology, Department of Physics and Maths
• Key Collaborations: National Gallery, British Museum, British Library, Getty Conservation Institute

Her research integrates optics, data science, and interdisciplinary methodologies, focusing on:

• Development of ultra-high resolution Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) for 3D imaging of paintings and archaeological materials
• Mobile spectral imaging systems for in situ analysis
• Machine learning for rapid spectral dataset analysis
• Study of light-matter interactions and laser degradation effects
• Investigation of historical global connections through material analysis

Recent publications highlight AI-driven heritage science and standoff Raman/LIBS spectroscopy applications. She has secured major funding from AHRC, EPSRC, NERC, Royal Society, and EU Horizon 2020.

Scientific accolades include Fellowship in the International Institute for Conservation (IIC). She supervises PhD/MSc students in projects like non-invasive manuscript analysis and laser-based conservation protocols.