Dr. Xin Liu is currently a postdoctoral researcher at the School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southeast University (China). His research interests encompass cement chemistry, microstructural characterization, functional cement-based composites, and advanced shotcrete technologies. Dr. Liu earned both his Bachelor (2014-2018) and PhD (2018-2023) degree at Southeast University. During his doctoral studies, he conducted interdisciplinary research as a visiting scholar at the University of Konstanz (Germany) through a 18-month international exchange program. With a strong publication record, Dr. Liu has published over 23 peer-reviewed articles in leading international journals including Advanced Functional Materials, Cement and Concrete Research, and Chemical Engineering Journal. His work on nano-engineered cementitious materials and calcium silicate hydrate has been recognized through two ESI Highly Cited Papers. As an active contributor to the scientific community, he serves as a peer reviewer for high-impact journals such as Cement and Concrete Research, Cement and Concrete Composites and Materials & Design. He was awarded as the 2024 Innovandi NanoCem PhD prize and the fellowship of China National Postdoctoral Program for Innovative Talents.