Hua Kun Liu is an international leader in the development and commercialisation of new energy materials such as might be used to construct future energy storage systems for wind and solar power generators. She has established an international network of academic and industry partners, contributing to commercialisation and industry development via technology transfer, and spin off companies. Professor Liu has also worked tirelessly to promote women postgraduates in science and technology and has trained many dedicated leaders in the clean energy field. She is currently Professor in the Institute of Superconducting and Electronic Materials at the University of Wollongong.