Dr. Mengxiang Liu

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Biography

Mengxiang Liu is a Lecturer at the University of Bristol with expertise in cyber-physical security, cyber-physical co-simulation, smart grid, and industrial control systems. His research focuses on enhancing cyber-resiliency in low-carbon power systems, particularly in the context of integrating a large penetration of distributed energy resources. He is particularly interested in applying physics-aware methods based on control and networking, as well as utilizing machine learning tools to improve detection, mitigation, and recovery capabilities for power systems that face high-impact, low-probability attack events. Liu has developed and taught various courses related to system security, including Fundamentals of System Security and Security of Industrial Control Systems.

Research Interests

Courses

Fundamentals of System Security Security of Industrial Control Systems Internet of Things Security Industrial IoT Security

Requirements for University of Bristol

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:88
Prerequisites
Upper second-class MSci honours degree in physics or related discipline Or a relevant postgraduate MSc
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Two academic references
  • Personal statement
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Research statement/proposal
Specialization Notes

Department of Physics research themes include Astrophysics, Materials and Devices, Particle Physics, and Quantum and Soft Matter.