About
Sheng Qi is Chair in Pharmaceutics in the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Liverpool. Her research focuses on materials science, drug delivery and formulation development, with over 20 years’ experience in the design of novel materials and dosage forms.
Her work addresses a wide range of clinical and real-world applications, including anti-HIV medicines, antimicrobial surfaces, food and nutritional products, and waterless personal care technologies. Sheng has extensive experience in building collaborations and translating research into clinical, industrial and societal impact, and has led multiple REF impact case studies.
Before joining the University of Liverpool in 2026, she was Associate Dean of Innovation at the University of East Anglia, where she provided strategic leadership in enterprise and innovation activity building, including the development of industrial partnerships and academic spin-outs.