Dr. Chunwei Liu

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Chunwei Liu is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Purdue University. He joined the department in Fall 2025. His research interests lie in the areas of Databases, Data Mining, and Distributed Systems. Dr. Liu has developed various innovative approaches for optimizing data processing systems, focusing on AI-powered data pipelines and query-friendly compression techniques. He previously obtained his Ph.D. from the University of Chicago, where he was involved in the ChiData group. Dr. Liu contributes significantly to the academic community through his active participation in various projects and his commitment to mentoring students in the field of computer science.

Research Interests

Databases Data Mining Distributed Systems

Requirements for Purdue University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:135
Overall
Required:135
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in CS or related field Foundational concepts of computer science Data structures Computer architecture Operating systems Mathematics through differential equations Linear and matrix algebra
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Resume
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • CS Supplementary Form
Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.