Dr. James Liu

Professor

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Biography

Professor James Liu focuses on theoretical elementary particle physics, emphasizing string theory and M-theory. He has made significant contributions to the study of solitons and black holes within string theory, particularly in understanding dualities that link different string theories into a single unified framework. His research includes the investigation of H-monopoles, the string/string duality based on M2/M5-duality, and the development of foundational concepts in eleven-dimensional M-theory. Liu's current interests delve into generalizations of the AdS/CFT correspondence, exploring braneworld scenarios with warped geometries and the holography of bulk spaces, aiming to connect supersymmetric models with the implications of extra dimensions. He has published numerous influential papers on these topics, contributing to the advancement of high-energy theoretical physics.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science