Dr. Changliu Liu

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Changliu Liu is an Assistant Professor at the Robotics Institute, Carnegie Mellon University. He leads the Intelligent Control Lab, focusing on advancing the field of robotics. Before joining CMU, he completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the Stanford Intelligent Systems Laboratory. Liu obtained his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley in 2017. His research primarily revolves around human-robot interactions, control motion planning, optimization in optimal control, multi-agent systems, and game theory. Through his academic career, he has contributed to the understanding and application of generative manufacturing technologies in robotics. Liu's expertise combines theoretical foundations with practical applications, helping to enhance the interaction between humans and robots in various environments.

Research Interests

Requirements for Carnegie Mellon University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
Verbal
Required:158
Quantitative
Required:149
Analytical Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:4
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Research experience/publications
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • GRE scores (optional but reported in profile)
  • English Proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo)
Specialization Notes

Admission is extremely competitive with no strict GPA cut-offs; holistic review is used.