Dr. Tao Liu is a research scientist at the Chinese Academy of Inspection and Quarantine, which works as a research arm of AQSIQ, China. Tao's main area of research has been focused on postharvest biosecurity and quarantine treatment. His research interests include the following: chemical and non-chemical technology, standard and facility to ensure biosecurity in the international cargo movement; the quarantine and pre-shipment use (QPS) of methyl bromide alternative fumigants, including the regulation, chemistry, toxicity, application, monitoring, and analysis of chemical residues in agricultural commodities; phytosanitary temperature treatment for fruits and vegetables; and the discovery of novel biomarkers and related diagnostic technology required for phytosanitary.