Biography
Dr. Daniel Liang completed his PhD in Materials and Processing at Sheffield University (UK) in 1992. Following a postdoctoral fellowship at Sheffield University (UK), he joined CSIRO in 1995. Currently, Daniel works as a Senior Principal Research Scientist at CSIRO Manufacturing. As an internationally established research scientist, Daniel has made significant contributions to technological innovations in applied science R&D and original discoveries in materials science, resulting in impactful industrial outcomes.
Daniel has authored and co-authored approximately 140 publications and reports, including over 70 journal and conference papers, and 16 patent applications and invention disclosures. The remaining works are confidential reports. As of September 2024, his Google Scholar metrics include an h-index of 21, an i10-index of 36, and 1,500 citations.
Daniel is the Partner Investigator (PI) in establishing the ARC-ITT Training Centre for Radiation Innovation (ANU) and has played a key role in proposing other significant initiatives, including the ARC Centre of Excellence in Quantum Energy (Monash University) and the ARC-ITTC Research Training Centre for Sustainable Waste Heat Innovation and Transformation (QUT). He has also been invited to join the ARC Research Hub in Zero-Emission Power Generation for Carbon Neutrality (QUT). Additionally, he serves as a voting member of the ISO standard committee on “Ceramic Lined Tubing” (ISO/TC 67/SC 5/WG 5).
His publication titled "Evaluation of the Wear Resistance of Aluminium-Based Hybrid Composite Brake Discs Under Relevant City Rail Environments" won the 2023 "Major Railway Technology Innovation" award from China Railway. Daniel also was the recipient of two 2016 Australian Financial Review (AFR) - 50 Most Innovative Companies Awards. His “Thin Twin Roll Casting” technology won both the “Best Overall Innovation” and “Best Process Innovation” awards.