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Dr. Lingling Liu is an Assistant Professor at the University of Georgia's School of Chemical, Materials & Biomedical Engineering. Her research focuses on applying advanced technologies like nanotechnology, encapsulation, and imaging to address challenges in food and agricultural sectors. She leads the Riverbend Research Lab North and has secured funding from the USDA and other agencies. Dr. Liu serves as a guest editor for Applied Sciences and Journal of Visualized Experiments (JoVE).
Her expertise spans nanomaterial applications in food packaging, bioactive compound delivery systems, and hyperspectral imaging for quality assessment. Her work emphasizes sustainable practices, such as utilizing agricultural waste for value-added products. Key research areas include antimicrobial coatings, nanoemulsion stabilization, and in vitro digestion studies to evaluate material interactions with food components.
Notable trends in her publications include innovations in food safety (e.g., antimicrobial agents), imaging technologies for food quality, and sustainable materials derived from agricultural byproducts. Dr. Liu's research bridges engineering and food science, with implications for improving food shelf life, safety, and resource efficiency.
Her grants include USDA-supported projects focusing on nanocellulose applications and food packaging innovations. She advises students on projects related to food engineering and has contributed to multiple peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Liu's lab, Riverbend Research Lab North Room 155H, serves as a hub for interdisciplinary collaborations in food and agricultural engineering.
