About Me
Prof. Dr. Marcus Liu is a globally acclaimed technology innovator and academic leader,
recognized
for his pioneering contributions in blockchain systems, FinTech ecosystems, and digital
transformation. With over two decades of research and industry experience across Silicon
Valley
and Asia, Dr. Liu has shaped the conversation on sustainable innovation, decentralized
economies, and next-generation digital infrastructure..
Before joining Woodcroft University, he served as the Chief Technology Fellow at the Global
Institute for Emerging Systems (GIES), where he led multinational projects on smart
contracts,
cloud-native financial frameworks, and Industry 4.0 automation architectures.
At Woodcroft University, Dr. Liu spearheads the Faculty of Emerging Technologies &
Innovation,
where he integrates research, entrepreneurship, and education to nurture the next generation
of
tech visionaries. His leadership focuses on ensuring that innovation remains ethical,
inclusive,
and accessible across borders, preparing learners for the digital economies of the future.
Area of Expertise
- Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies (DLT)
- FinTech and Digital Banking Systems
- Cloud & Edge Computing Architecture
- Industry 4.0 and Smart Manufacturing
- Innovation Strategy and Digital Transformation
- Policy and Governance of Emerging Technologies
My Courses
- Blockchain Architecture and Decentralized Systems
- Cloud Strategy and Hybrid Infrastructure Management
- FinTech and the Future of Global Finance
- Industry 4.0: Automation and IoT Integration
- Executive Program in Emerging Technology Leadership
Research Contributions
Dr. Liu’s research bridges the gap between technological advancement and societal
readiness. His
work focuses on secure blockchain frameworks for financial transparency,
AI-integrated
cloud
governance, and sustainable FinTech ecosystems for developing markets.
He established and currently leads the Woodcroft Center for Emerging Technology
Research
(WCETR)
— a global think tank promoting collaboration between academia, industry, and
policymakers on
next-generation technologies including quantum computing, decentralized finance
(DeFi),
and
smart industry ecosystems.
His research has been published in IEEE Transactions on Emerging Topics in
Computing,
Journal of
FinTech Innovation, and International Review of Digital Infrastructure Systems.
Achievements
🏆 Global Innovator in Emerging Technologies (2024) – World Technology Congress
🏆 Distinguished Research Award in Blockchain Systems (2023) – International
Computing
Alliance
🏆 FinTech Visionary Award (2022) – Global Financial Innovation Council
🏆 Excellence in Technology Leadership (2025) – Woodcroft University
