Yun Liu is an internationally recognised materials chemist/engineer and ARC Georgina Sweet Laureate Fellow. Her influential work on functional materials has revolutionised the design of materials for applications, including in industry, such as her pioneering work in ferro-/antiferro-/piezo-electric materials which benefited the Australia’s defence industry. Her discovery of new dielectric materials has created a profound impact on the electronic
industry and was recognised with a Banksia Innovation Award and The Australian Innovation Challenge. Her catalyst work was recognised with a TechConnect Global Innovation award and created a novel hydrogen storage technology. She is an active promoter of women in STEMM.