Prof. Jian Liu is a distinguished researcher at Kunming University of Science and Technology, China, with recognized expertise in mineral processing, surface chemistry, flotation separation, and density functional theory (DFT)–based interfacial studies. He has authored 148 peer-reviewed publications, which have received over 2,460 citations, reflecting the strong academic impact and reliability of his work, and he holds an h-index of 30. His research focuses on adsorption mechanisms at mineral–solution interfaces, sulfide mineral flotation, metal ion coordination, and environmentally friendly reagents, combining experimental techniques with multiscale simulations. Prof. Liu has collaborated extensively with international and domestic researchers, as evidenced by a broad co-authorship network. His findings contribute to more efficient resource utilization, cleaner mineral processing technologies, and sustainable development of the mining and materials industries.