Justina Liu

Dr. Justina Liu serves as Professor at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University's School of Nursing, where she has established herself as a leading expert in gerontological nursing and healthcare technology innovation over the past two decades. As Director of Gerontological Nursing and Research Theme Leader in Ageing and Health, she pioneers innovative approaches to elderly care through gerontechnology, including virtual reality, wearable sensors, e-health, and AI technology. Her groundbreaking research program focuses on implementing exercise, nutritional advice, and psycho-behavioral interventions to manage fatigue, sarcopenia, falls, and social participation among frail older adults. Her contributions to nursing education have revolutionized pedagogical approaches through award-winning innovations in virtual reality and virtual hospitals. Her excellence has been recognized with numerous prestigious honors, including induction into the Sigma Researcher Hall of Fame, the Asia Gold award in the QS Reimagine Education Regional Awards, and designation as a Distinguished Educator in Gerontological Nursing by the National Hartford Center of Gerontological Nursing Excellence. As one of the top 2% cited scientists in her field, she continues to advance gerontological care through successful commercialization of her work and substantial research funding while maintaining her commitment to innovative teaching methods and technology-enhanced learning environments.