Ingrid Liao

Ingrid Liao is a Technology Development Engineer at Intel Corporation, where she specializes in semiconductor materials research and engineering. Her work focuses on developing processes and materials for lithography patterning and epitaxial thin films, which are critical for next-generation processors. Liao has been instrumental in several lithography development projects, leading to significant cost reductions in materials usage across Intel's fabrication facilities globally. Her contributions have earned her multiple accolades, including the 2020 Technology Manufacturing Group Quality Award and the Logic Technology Development Department Recognition Award from Intel.1

Liao holds a B.S. in Chemistry and an M.S. in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of California, Riverside. During her academic career, she researched 2D transition metal dichalcogenide materials and was recognized with a STARnet research fellowship, presenting her findings at TechCon in Austin, Texas.1

Beyond her technical role, Liao is actively involved in community outreach and advocacy for women and underrepresented minorities in STEM. She serves as the president elect of the Society of Women Engineers' Columbia River Section and has initiated programs like Intel’s cooking show, "The Kitchen Circuit," aimed at engaging employees and promoting STEM education among K-12 students.12 Liao also participates in various mentoring activities and represents her organization at national conferences.1

In her personal life, Liao enjoys traveling, visiting art museums, and participating in fitness activities like hot yoga and spin classes.1