Dr. Guoer Liu

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Guoer Liu is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of California, San Diego. His research interests encompass Chinese political institutions, political methodology, and the impact of technology on administrative processes. He focuses on the intricacies of bureaucracy, exploring delegation strategies and the political determinants that shape automated administrative data. His work critically examines the political influences that distort the technological infrastructure behind automated air quality data in China. Additionally, he has a specific interest in causal inference, surveys, and field experiments, contributing to the field of political methodology. Liu's academic background includes a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan, framing his comprehensive approach to the complexities of contemporary political issues in China.

Research Interests

Chinese Political Institutions Political Methodology Causal Inference Surveys Field Experiments

Requirements for University of California, San Diego

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:85
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in physical, biological, or earth sciences, mathematics, or engineering. Differential and integral calculus. One year of calculus-based physics with laboratory. One year of chemistry with laboratory.
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose (max 2 pages)
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application fee ($135 domestic / $155 international)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Curricular groups include Climate-Ocean-Atmosphere (COAP), Geosciences (GEO), and Ocean Biosciences (OBP).