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Dr Xin Liu

Research interests:

Dr Xin Liu has worked in fibre science and technology for many years. Her research interests are in natural fibres, textiles, polymers/nanofibres in biomedical applications and material characterization.

Qualifications:

• PhD, Deakin University, Australia, 2003
• MSc, University of New South Wales, Australia, 1998
• BSc, Xinjiang Agricultural University, China, 1990

Relevant employment history:

2009 – present: Research Fellow, Institute of Technology Research and Innovation, Deakin University

2004 – 2008: Research Fellow (Postdoctoral), Centre for Material and Fibre Innovation, Deakin University, Australia

1993 – 2000: Manager of Wool Testing Laboratory and Assistant Research Scientist, Xinjiang Academy of Animal Sciences, China

1990 – 1993: Junior Research Scientist, Xinjiang Bazhou Extension Centre of Animal Sciences and Technology, China.

A list of the ten most significant relevant publications for the last five years:

1. Liu, X., Lin, T., Fang, J., Yao, G. and Wang, X. (2008) Electrospun Nanofibre Membranes as Wound Dressing Materials, Advances in Science and Technology, Vol 57, pp. 125-130, Trans Tech Publications, Switzerland
2. Wang, X., Liu, X. and Hurren, C. (2008) Physical and Mechanical Testing of Textiles, in Hu, J.L. (ed.), Fabric Testing, pp. 90-124, Woodhead Publishing Limited, England
3. Zheng, J. H, Liu, X. and Brady, P. R. (2008) One-bath union dyeing of wool⁄polytrimethylene terephthalate blends, Coloration Technology, Vol 124, pp. 204-210, Society of Dyers and Colourists, United Kingdom
4. Liu, X. and Wang, X. (2007) A Comparative Study on the Felting Propensity of Animal Fibers, Textile Research Journal, Vol 77, No 12, pp. 957-963, Sage Science Press (UK), United Kingdom, United States
5. Wang, H., Mahar, T., Liu, X. and Wang, X. (2007) Measurement Precision and Evaluation of the Diameter Profiles of Single Wool Fibers, Textile Research Journal, Vol 77, No 12, pp. 981-991, Sage Science Press (UK), United Kingdom, United States
6. Wang, J., Kaynak, A., Wang, L. and Liu, X. (2006) Thermal Conductivity Studies on Wool Fabrics with Conductive Coatings, Textile Institute Journal, Vol 97, No 3, pp. 265-269, Woodhead Publishing Ltd, United Kingdom
7. Zhang, P., Liu, X., Wang, L. and Wang, X. (2006) An Experimental Study on Fabric Softness Evaluation, International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology, Vol 18, No 2, pp. 83-95, Emerald Group Publishing Ltd, United Kingdom
8. Liu, X., Wang, L. and Wang, X. (2004) Evaluating the Softness of Animal Fibers, Textile Research Journal, Vol 74, No 6, pp. 535-538, Textile Research Institute, United States
9. Liu, X., Wang, L. and Wang, X. (2004) Resistance to Compression Behaviour of Alpaca and Wool, Textile Research Journal, Vol 74, No 3, pp. 265-270, Textile Research Institute, United States
10. Liu, X., Hurren, C., Wang, L. and Wang, X. (2004) Effects of Bleaching and Dyeing on the Quality of Alpaca Tops and Yarns, Fibers and Polymers, Vol 5, No 2, pp. 128-133, Korean Fiber Society, South Korea

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