Professor, PhD supervisor

Director of the Ergonomics Design Research Lab (ErgoDe)

Brief Introduction

Dr. Liu is currently a Professor of College of Design and Innovation at Tongji University, Shanghai, China. He obtained his Ph.D. degree in Himan Factors from Technical University Kaiserslautern, Germany, in 2006. He is now  engaging himself in the area of human factors for design of products and complex systems such as hospitals, transport systems, etc., in consideration of especially the interaction and collaboration of human beings and the increasingly smarter artificial systems. His major interests include risk management, safety design, information design and optimization, user experience study, inclusive design, etc. Dr. Liu owns a number of patents and has published nearly 100 academic papers including more than 30 SCI/EI/ESI cited papers in domestic and foreign journals, conferences, and books. Dr. Liu  is a committee member of Chinese Ergonomics Society and is the director of the Ergonomics Design Research Lab (ErgoDe).

Research

Human factors in design

Inclusive design

Safe design and risk management

Service system design

Interaction design

Teaching

Undergraduate courses: Design studio 2, Design studio 3, Design technology 2

Postgraduate course: Ergonomics design research

PhD course: Design engineering

Academic and social Post

Committee member of Chinese Ergonomics Society

Education Background

1999-2006  Doctor of Engineering (Dr.-Ing)，Technical University of Kaiserslautern，Germany

1989-1992  Master of Engineering，Chongqing University，China

1985-1989  Bachelor of Engineering，Chongqing University，China

Work Experience

2017-present  PhD supervisor, Professor of the Tongji University, College of Design and Innovation

2010-2017  Associate professor of the Tongji University, College of Design and Innovation

2007-2010  Associate professor of the Tongji University, College of Mechanical Engineering

2002-2006  Researcher in the Center for Ergonomics and Usability Engineering, Muenster University of Applied Sciences

1999-2002  Research Assistant in the Center for Man-Machine Interaction (ZMMI), Institute for Production Automation, Technical University of Kaiserslautern, Germany

1998-1999  Visiting scholar, University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany

1992-1998  Teaching Assistant and then Lecturer in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China

Design

[1] Inclusive Design and Business Mode Innovation for Sustainable Package (2020-2022)，Shanghai Municipal Foundation for Promotion of Cultural and Creative Industries 

[2] Ergonomics Design Research for Optimizing Study Environment and Tools for Middle School Students (2020-2021)，Cooperation with MG Stationary Co. Ltd.

[3] Ergonomics Research on the Usage of Contrast Media Injectors in the Chinese Hospitals (2020-2021)，International Cooperation Project with Use-Lab GmbH in Germany

[4] Research on Physical Interaction of Household Appliances (2019-2020)，Cooperation with Foshan Midea Electrical Heating Appliances Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

[5] Ergonomics Design Research on Vehicle Interior Layout and Design (2019-2021)，Cooperation with Chongqing Loncin Motor Co. Ltd.

[6] Inclusive Design and Public Welfare Design Platform for Alipay (2018-2018)，Cooperation with Ant Financial Services (Hangzhou) Network Technology Co., Ltd.

[7] Ergonomics Design Research for Future Smart Transportation (2017-2019), Project of the Shanghai Summit Discipline in Design Program

[8] Design Research for Future Logistic Product and Service System (2017-2018), Cooperation with Honeywell Integrated Technology (China) Co. Ltd.

[9] Design of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) for Commercial Use (2017-2018), Cooperation with Honeywell Integrated Technology (China) Co. Ltd.  

[10] Ergonomics Design Research on Writing Tools for Children (2014-2015), Cooperation with MG Stationary Co. Ltd.  

[11] Inclusive Design Research on Foot Care Products (2013 - 2014), International Cooperation Project with Brunel University London

[12] Research on the Collaborative Design and Innovation Platform for Sino-Italian Centre of Tongji University (2012-2014), Ministry of Science and Technology of China

[13] Research on the Usability of Automatic Train Supervision System of Subway (2010-2012), State Key Laboratory of Rail Traffic Control and Safety in Beijing

[14] Optimization of the In-Patient Treatment Process in Hospital Using FMEA (2009- 2010), Shanghai Municipal Health Bureau

[15] Research on the Comparison of Safety Culture in Chinese and Japanese Hospitals (2008-2009), International Cooperation Project with Tokyo Institute of Technology

[16] Research on the Perception of Chinese Patient on Safety Culture (2009-2009), International Cooperation Project with Tokyo Institute of Technology

Publications 

[1] Li, J., Meng, C., Liu, L. (2021) Verifying Automation Trust in Automated Driving System from Potential Users’ Perspective. In: M. Zallio (eds), Advances in Human Factors in Robots, Drones and Unmanned Systems. AHFE 2020. Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, vol. 1210. 31-38, Springer, Cham.

[2] Liu，L., Jiang Y., Dong H., Lee T.C., Liu Q.Y. (2020) The Co-creation Process of a Platform for Healthcare Engineering Design and Innovation (HEDI). In: P. Langdon, J. Lazar, A. Heylighen, H. Dong (eds),Designing for Inclusion. CWUAAT 2020. 47-55, Springer, Cham.

[3] Dong, Y., Weng, H., Dong, H., Liu, L. (2020) Design as Mediation for Social Connection Against Loneliness of Older People. In: P.L. Rau (eds), Cross-Cultural Design. Applications in Health, Learning, Communication, and Creativity. HCII 2020. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol. 12193，41-52. Springer, Cham.

[4] Li, F., Dong, H., Liu, L. (2020) Using AI to Enable Design for Diversity: A Perspective. In: G. Di Bucchianico, C. Shin, S. Shim, S. Fukuda, G. Montagna, C. Carvalho (eds), Advances in Industrial Design. AHFE 2020. Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, vol. 1202. 77-84，Springer, Cham.

[5] Zhao, Y., Dong, H., Liu, L. (2020) Sound Design for Electric Vehicles: Lessons and Requirements Learned from a Chinese Automobile Manufacturer. In: G. Di Bucchianico, C. Shin, S. Shim, S. Fukuda, G. Montagna, C. Carvalho (eds), Advances in Industrial Design. AHFE 2020. Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, vol. 1202. 537-543, Springer, Cham.

[6] Liu, L., Li, J., Sällberg, D. (2020) An Investigation of Chinese Driving Behavior from Driver’s Perspective. In: T. Ahram, R. Taiar, V. Gremeaux-Bader, K. Aminian (eds), Human Interaction, Emerging Technologies and Future Applications II. IHIET 2020. Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, vol. 1152. 557-562, Springer, Cham.

[7] Xiao, J., Luo, S., Li, J., Liu, L. (2020) A Study on Gamification Product Service System Design of an Intelligent Parking Management System. In: E. Markopoulos, R. Goonetilleke, A. Ho, Y. Luximon (eds), Advances in Creativity, Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Communication of Design. AHFE 2020. Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, vol. 1218. 206-212, Springer, Cham.

[8] Liu, L., Zhang, W., Li, J., Dong, H. (2018) HEDI: An Online Platform for Healthcare Engineering Design and Innovation. In: P.L. Rau (eds), Cross-Cultural Design. Applications in Cultural Heritage, Creativity and Social Development. CCD 2018. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol. 10912. Springer, Cham.

[9] Liu, L., Wang, C., Zhou, Q., Yao, Z. (2017) Design to Improve Medication Adherence for the Elderly in China. In: P.L. Rau (eds), Cross-Cultural Design. CCD 2017. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 10281. 399-411, Springer, Cham.

[10] Li, J., Liu, L., Zheng, Y. (2017) Application of User Experience Map and Safety Map to Design Healthcare Service. In: V. Duffy, N. Lightner (eds), Advances in Human Factors and Ergonomics in Healthcare. Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, vol. 482. 195-204, Springer, Cham.

[11] Zhou, Q., Liu, L., Zheng, Q., Li, J. (2016) Improving Medication Adherence for the Elderly in China-An User Study in Design. In: F. Rebelo, M. Soares (eds), Advances in Ergonomics in Design. Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, vol 485. 515-526, Springer, Cham.

[12] Liu, L., Cui, X-C., Dong, H.(2015) Ergonomics design research on writing tools for children, In: T. Ahram, W. Karwowski and D. Schmorrow (eds), Procedia Manufacturing 3, Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics AHFE 2015 and the Affiliated Conferences, 5859–5866，Elsevier.

[13] Lin, Q-L., Liu, H-C., Wang, D-J., Liu, L. (2015) Integrating Systematic Layout Planning with Fuzzy Constraint Theory to Design and Optimize the Facility Layout for Operating Theatre in Hospitals. Journal of Intelligent Manufacture. vol. 26(1), 87-95.

Honors and Awards

[1] 2021  German Design Award

[2] 2019  Red Dot Design Award

[3] 2017  Prominent Supervisor of 2nd Cultural and Creative Design Award for Shanghai University Students

[4] 2014，2012  Prominent Supervisor of Shanghai Outstanding Graduate Design Work

[5] 2013  First Prize of Shanghai Outstanding Teaching Achievement Award

[6] 2009，2010，2014  Prominent Supervisor of Outstanding Graduate Work of Tongji University

Contact

Email: liulong@tongji.edu.cn