Affiliation: State Key Laboratory of Remote Sensing and Digital Earth, Aerospace Information Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences Education: Dr. Liu received his Ph.D. from China University of Geosciences (Beijing), conducted in conjunction with the University of Copenhagen as part of a joint doctoral training program. Research Interests: His work centers on the remote sensing of terrestrial ecosystems, investigating the interactions between land use and the carbon cycle, and assessing the implications of global change for sustainable development.