Chang Liu
About Chang Liu
Chang Liu is an Airbag Coating Chemist at Milliken & Company in LaGrange, Georgia, with a background in chemistry and data science. He has experience in product development and technical analysis, having previously worked at the University of New Hampshire and BASF.
Work at Milliken & Company
Chang Liu has been employed at Milliken & Company as an Airbag Coating Chemist since 2021. In this role, he collaborates with various business units to scale up and implement new technology for product commercialization. His work involves developing new formulations and processing techniques for high-performance coatings, utilizing Lean methodologies and Design of Experiments (DoE). Liu also troubleshoots and analyzes technical issues from customers, providing effective solutions.
Previous Experience at University of New Hampshire
Prior to his current position, Chang Liu worked at the University of New Hampshire from 2016 to 2021. He served as a Research Assistant for three years, where he conducted research and participated in workshops, including the 'Core-Shell Latex Particles-Fundamental Aspects of Morphology Control.' Additionally, he was a Teaching Assistant for two years, supporting undergraduate students in their studies.
Internship at BASF
In 2020, Chang Liu completed a three-month internship as a Product Development Intern at BASF in Charlotte, North Carolina. During this internship, he conducted production trials for new product development at a manufacturing plant, gaining practical experience in the industry.
Education and Expertise
Chang Liu holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Polymer Materials and Engineering from Lanzhou University of Technology, which he completed from 2012 to 2016. He furthered his education at the University of New Hampshire, where he earned a degree in Chemistry with a GPA of 3.6 from 2016 to 2021. Liu also achieved a Professional Certificate in Applied Data Science from Dartmouth College between 2020 and 2021, enhancing his expertise in data analysis.
Research and Development Contributions
During his PhD research, Chang Liu developed bio-based ionic reactive surfactants for emulsion polymerization. He also created a new characterization method for latex particle morphology analysis using Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC). His contributions to research and development demonstrate his commitment to advancing coating technologies.