Jun Liu

A forward-thinking industrial scientist with over 20 years of experience in agricultural R&D, specializing in technology development, product formulation, intellectual property creation, regulatory compliance, and commercialization. Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams to drive innovation and deliver exceptional results. Recognized for strong interpersonal skills and the ability to thrive in diverse, multicultural environments.

A passionate lifelong learner committed to advancing sustainable solutions.

Nutrien AG Solutions, Canada 2024-Present

Senior Manager, R&D

• Leading the photochemistry team in the development and commercialization of innovative crop protection products.

Manager R&D, Suncor AgroScience

• Spearheaded the development of proprietary products in both agriculture and petroleum sectors. Twice recognized as an Outstanding Contributor.

• Initiated a line of biopesticides using photodynamic inactivation to target fungal, bacterial pathogens, insects, and mites.
• Led screening, formulation, toxicity, stability testing, and IP development.
• Collaborated with the business team for commercialization and registration at EPA and PMRA.

• Led the developed a proprietary biostimulant enhancing crop biomass and stress resilience against salinity, drought, and heat.

• Created a disinfectant targeting bacterial biofilms and viruses on hard surfaces.
• Directed efficacy testing and toxicity assessments, licensing the technology to an industrial partner.

• Developed two reduced-risk herbicides, including a 2,4-D free broadleaf herbicide for residential turf management.

• Invented an organic pesticide activating plant defenses against biotic and abiotic stress, for turf management in golf courses and sports fields.
• Provided technical training for the sales and tech service teams.

• Launched an organic-certified spray oil for controlling insects, mites, and mildew in horticulture.

• Designed a transformer oil with superior heat transfer properties.
• Invented a high-performance drilling fluid that improves the rate of penetration in drilling.
• Developed a dust suppressant product for mining and industrial operation.

Scientist, R&D

• Principal chemist for the development of Point-of-Care rapid diagnostic technology.
• Collaborated with biomedical researchers to create a novel immunodiagnostic biochip based on high-throughput protein microarrays. 

McMaster University, Canada. Post-Doctoral Fellow, Chem Eng Saga University, Japan. Ph.D. Physical Chemistry