Z. Leonardo Liu

Dr. Z. Leonardo Liu is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical & Biomedical Engineering at the Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University and Florida State University Joint College of Engineering. His research focuses on complex fluid dynamics, biofluid mechanics, and multiscale modeling of hemostasis-related phenomena.

• Ph.D., Georgia Institute of Technology (2020)

Dr. Liu's work bridges artificial intelligence with biomedical engineering to study thrombosis, medical devices, and blood cell mechanics. Recent publications highlight his innovative computational approaches to understanding von Willebrand Factor dynamics, platelet aggregation under shear stress, and bioreactor-based extracellular vesicle production.

His research portfolio spans biomechanics, nanomaterial transport, and phase-field modeling of biological systems. Notably, he received the 2024 Eberhard F. Mammen Award for young investigators in thrombosis research.

• 2024 Eberhard F. Mammen Award (Young Investigator Award)

Dr. Liu's computational models address critical challenges in hemostasis and nanomedicine, including turbulence effects on VWF cleavage, AI-driven hemorheology analysis, and flow-mediated crystal growth mechanisms.