Kathy Liu
About Kathy Liu
Kathy Liu serves as the Director of the Energy Sector at Plug and Play Tech Center in Japan, where she has worked since 2021. She holds a Ph.D. in International Law and Legal Studies from Kyoto University and has over nine years of consulting experience in the energy industry, with a focus on clean technologies and smart cities.
Current Role at Plug and Play Tech Center
Kathy Liu serves as the Director of the Energy Sector at Plug and Play Tech Center, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on clean technologies and smart city initiatives, contributing to the advancement of sustainable energy solutions. Her work is based in Japan, where she has been instrumental in fostering innovation within the energy sector.
Educational Background
Kathy Liu completed her doctoral research at Kyoto University, where she earned a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in International Law and Legal Studies from 2009 to 2012. Prior to her doctoral studies, she obtained a Master's Degree in the same field at Kyoto University from 2006 to 2009. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor's Degree in Legal Studies from Guizhou University, which she completed from 2001 to 2005.
Professional Experience in Consulting
Kathy Liu has extensive experience in consulting within the energy industry, accumulating over nine years in various roles. She worked at Sigmaxyz Inc. as a Consultant from 2012 to 2015, where she progressed from Consultant 1 to Consultant 2. Following this, she held positions at Deloitte Japan as a Senior Consultant from 2015 to 2017, and at PwC Japan as a Manager from 2017 to 2019, later advancing to Senior Manager until 2021.
Research Focus and Expertise
Kathy Liu's doctoral research at Kyoto University concentrated on the rights and obligations related to offshore oil and gas development operations. This academic focus underpins her expertise in the energy sector, particularly in relation to regulatory and legal aspects of energy development.