Dr Yuping Liu| Nanomechanics of biomaterials | Best Researcher Award
Dr. Yuping Liu is a Ph.D. candidate at Jilin University, specializing in Agricultural Mechanization Engineering . Her research focuses on biomaterials nanomechanics, anti-corrosion coatings, and agricultural bionics
. She has published multiple high-impact SCI-indexed papers
, including in Progress in Organic Coatings (IF=6.5) and Bioresource Technology (IF=9.5). Dr. Liu holds several patents
in bioengineering and agricultural technology. She has received numerous scholarships and national awards
for her research excellence. With a strong interdisciplinary background, she is a rising leader in sustainable science and engineering
.
Dr Yuping Liu, Jilin University, China
Profile
Education 
Dr. Yuping Liu is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Agricultural Mechanization Engineering at Jilin University (2023-present). She previously earned her Master’s degree (2020-2023) in Agricultural Bioenvironment and Energy Engineering
at the same institution. Before that, she completed her Bachelor’s degree (2016-2020) in Agricultural Building Environment and Energy Engineering
at Shanxi Agricultural University. Her academic journey has been marked by excellence, interdisciplinary research, and innovation
, focusing on biomaterials, nanomechanics, and agricultural technology. Her strong educational background supports her groundbreaking contributions to sustainable engineering and bio-inspired materials
.
Honors and Awards 
Dr. Yuping Liu has received multiple academic and leadership awards for her outstanding achievements . During her Master’s studies, she earned scholarships for three consecutive years, including a First-Class Graduate Excellence Scholarship
. As a student leader, she was twice recognized as an Outstanding Graduate Cadre and awarded Excellent Graduate Student honors
. She also won volunteer service awards for social contributions
. In competitions, she secured 2nd and 3rd prizes
in the National Agricultural Engineering Competition, a Silver Award in the China-Japan-Korea Forum, and multiple accolades for academic presentations
.
Research Experience 
From 2020 to 2023, Dr. Yuping Liu was a key contributor to a research project on the self-locking and deformation mechanism of migratory beetles’ foldable hind wings and the development of a flexible bionic foldable wing system . This study, inspired by nature’s engineering, aimed to enhance biomimetic designs for agricultural and aerospace applications
. By integrating nanomechanics and biomechanics, her work contributes to lightweight, high-efficiency, and adaptive wing structures
. Her research in bio-inspired flexible systems plays a crucial role in advancing agricultural robotics, aerodynamics, and smart materials
.
Publications 
Title: “Study on the Anticorrosion and Antifouling Performance of Magnetically Responsive Self-Healing Polyurethane Coatings”
Authors: Yuping Liu, Limei Tian, Jie Zhao, Jiyu Sun, et al.
Journal: Progress in Organic Coatings (SCI, JCR: Q1, IF=6.5)
Title: “Synergistic Damage Mechanisms of High-Temperature Metal Corrosion in Marine Environment: A Review”
Authors: Yuping Liu, Limei Tian, Jie Zhao, Jiyu Sun, et al.
Journal: Progress in Organic Coatings (SCI, JCR: Q1, IF=6.5)
Title: “Intelligent Anti-Corrosion Coating with Self-Healing Capability and Superior Mechanical Properties”
Authors: Yuping Liu, Limei Tian, Jie Zhao, Jiyu Sun, et al.
Journal: Journal of Materials Science (SCI, JCR: Q2, IF=3.5)
Title: “Effects of Fe/Mg-Modified Lignocellulosic Biochar on In-Vitro Rumen Microorganism Fermentation of Corn Stover”
Authors: Yuping Liu, Jiyu Sun, Dawei Li, et al.
Journal: Bioresource Technology (SCI, JCR: Q1, IF=9.5)
Title: “Synergistic Vibration Reduction of the Hind Wings”
Authors: Yongwei Yan, Jiyu Sun, Yuping Liu
Journal: Micron (SCI, JCR: Q1, IF=2.5)
Dr. Yuping Liu’s extensive research on biochar, self-healing coatings, and biomaterials makes her a pioneer in sustainable agricultural and materials science .