ShanghaiApril 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — In April 2026, Dr. Chang Liu of the SCIEX Hardware Research Team once again received significant international academic recognition, winning the 2026 Analytical Sciences and Spectroscopy Award. This marks Dr. Liu’s second prestigious international academic honor, following his election as an SLAS Fellow in 2025, fully demonstrating SCIEX’s technical strength and industry influence in the field of analytical science.
This award is established for outstanding scientists in the field of analytical science in Canada, aiming to recognize researchers who have made outstanding contributions to the development of analytical instruments and technologies, as well as innovative applications in spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, and related fields. It holds significant academic influence and industry recognition.
Dr. Chang Liu will formally accept this honor at the International Conference on Analytical Sciences and Spectroscopy in June this year and deliver a keynote speech, sharing his latest research progress in mass spectrometry technology and high-throughput screening.
Speaking about this award, Dr. Chang Liu said: “I am deeply honored to receive this award. This achievement would not have been possible without SCIEX’s continuously innovative research environment, nor without the support and collaboration of the team, working together to advance mass spectrometry technology.”
Research Talent: The Core Driver of Innovation
At SCIEX, research talent has always been the core force driving innovation. From continuously pushing the boundaries of mass spectrometry technology to persistently exploring automation and high-throughput screening solutions, SCIEX adheres to the “scientist-centric” philosophy, committed to building an open, intelligent, and efficient research ecosystem.
Dr. Chang Liu’s continuous breakthroughs are a manifestation of this innovation culture—responding to real research needs with technological innovation and constantly driving cutting-edge achievements toward practical application.
SCIEX Echo MS+ System
Echo MS+ System: Solid Support for Research Decisions
As one of the significant achievements led by Dr. Chang Liu, SCIEX unveiled the next-generation Echo MS+ System at the 2024 SLAS Conference.
This system is based on Acoustic Ejection Mass Spectrometry (AEMS) technology and an Open Port Interface (OPI), and introduces an automatic cleaning function. While enhancing instrument durability, it achieves compatibility with multiple mass spectrometry platforms, including the SCIEX Triple Quad™ 6500+ and ZenoTOF® 7600/7600+/8600, expanding the application scope of high-throughput screening in both macromolecular and small molecule research.
Through contactless sampling, an analysis speed of 1 sample per second, and nL-level sample consumption, the Echo MS+ system effectively addresses key pain points in high-throughput screening, such as time-consuming method development and high resource consumption. While balancing analysis speed and data quality, it further improves data selectivity and sensitivity, helping researchers shorten critical decision-making time and reduce R&D costs and risks.
Based on this technological advantage, researchers can make faster and more reliable decisions in key stages such as target-bioactive compound screening and lead compound optimization, thereby accelerating the drug development process.
Since its official launch, the Echo MS+ system has been widely applied in multiple cutting-edge fields and published in numerous high-level international research results. These findings indicate that the Echo MS+ system not only demonstrates significant advantages in core areas like drug development but also continues to expand into various interdisciplinary frontiers, providing researchers with efficient and reliable technical support.
Let mass spectrometry change everyone’s life—this is the vision SCIEX has always adhered to.
Dr. Chang Liu’s latest award not only reflects his personal research capabilities but also mirrors SCIEX’s continuous accumulation driven by both research talent and technological innovation. In the future, SCIEX will continue to empower scientific exploration through innovation, accelerate the transformation of research achievements into practical applications, and drive the continuous advancement of life sciences.