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Biography
Dr Liu is a senior lecturer and course leader at Huddersfield Business School, specializing in data analytics, project management, sustainable mobility, and supply chain. She is the course leader for BSc (Hons) Business Data Analytics, BSc (Hons) Business with Logistics & Supply Chain Management, and BSc (Hons) Business with Project Management.
A core member of the Future Mobility Lab, Dr Liu’s research focuses on Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CAVs), cybersecurity, and public perception. She earned her PhD in 2021, investigating the benefits, risks, and regulatory challenges of CAV adoption. Her work, funded by Huddersfield Business School and the Artificial Intelligence Research Fund, contributes to shaping the future of transport policy.
Before joining Huddersfield, she was a research fellow at the University of Surrey, collaborating with Nervtech UK on mobility solutions for aging drivers.
Her current research explores the impact of urban environments using computer vision, leveraging AI-driven image analysis to assess sustainability, mobility patterns, and infrastructure efficiency.
Beyond academia, Dr Liu enjoys exploring new restaurants, knitting intricate designs, and hiking through the Yorkshire Dales with family and friends.
Qualifications
BSc, BA, MSc, PhD, FHEA, PMP
Memberships of committees and professional bodies
Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) by the Project Management Institute (PMI)
United Kingdom Chapter Member of the Project Management Institute (PMI)
Core member of Future Mobility Lab, University of Huddersfield
Teaching
| BFD0003 Understanding Business Analytics | |
| BFD0004 Business Analytics | |
| BMC1011 Project Management | |
| BIT2027 Applied Project Management | |
| BMR1011 Project management | |
| 2022-2025 | BHO0171 E-commerce |
| 2024-2025 | BHD001 Data Analytics and Creating Value |
| 2023-2025 | BMT1070 Purchasing and supply chain management |
| 2022-2023 | BIT2010 Passenger transport management |
| 2022-2023 | BIT2018 Purchasing and Supply |
External positions
External Examiner , Queen Margaret University
2025 → 2029
MSc Dissertation Supervisor, University College London
Apr 2023 → …
Visiting Lecturer, Montpellier Business School
Mar 2023 → …
Research Expertise and Interests
- Connected and Autonomous Vehicles
- Transport and Social Exclusion
- Electric vehicle
- Public attitudes
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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A Systematic Literature Review of Simulated Cyber Attacks on Vehicles and Urban Traffic Control
Wellens-Miles, C., Guo, R., Liu, P., Parkinson, S. & Vallati, M., 1 Oct 2025, In: IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems. 26, 10, p. 14568 - 14590 23 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Quantum and Quantum-Inspired Optimisation in Transport and Logistics: A Systematic Review
Liu, P., Parkinson, S. & Best, K., 11 Dec 2025, In: Smart Cities. 8, 6, 33 p., 206.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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A Survey on Factors Preventing the Adoption of Automated Software Testing: A Principal Component Analysis Approach
Murazvu, G., Parkinson, S., Khan, S., Liu, N. & Allen, G., 1 Mar 2024, In: Software. 3, 1, p. 1-27 27 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The Connected and Autonomous Vehicle Trade-Off: Functional Benefits versus Security Risks
Liu, N., Nikitas, A. & Parkinson, S., 16 May 2024, Deception in Autonomous Transport Systems : Threats, Impacts and Mitigation Policies. Parkinson, S., Nikitas, A. & Vallati, M. (eds.). Springer, Cham, p. 43-64 22 p. (Wireless Networks).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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An empirical analysis of keystroke dynamics in passwords: a longitudinal study
Parkinson, S., Khan, S., Badea, A.-M., Crampton, A., Liu, P. & Xu, Q., 1 Jan 2023, In: IET Biometrics. 12, 1, p. 25-37 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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