Dr. Jing Liu

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jing Liu is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Purdue University. He focuses on the development of cutting-edge imaging methods and computational image processing and analysis algorithms to quantitatively interpret the complexity of images. His research includes building home-made optical microscopes and imaging systems, with a keen interest in exploring the fundamental biophysical properties of live cells and nanoscale light-matter interactions. Liu's research projects cover various aspects of chromatin biophysics, including mechanical regulation of chromatin motion and its response to DNA damage, as well as RNA imaging related to type 1 diabetes. He has received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to the field, including the NSF CAREER Award and Early Stage Investigator Award from NIH/NIGMS. Liu's extensive academic background includes a Ph.D. in Biological Engineering from Purdue University and a Master’s in Optics from the Chinese Academy of Sciences. His selected publications reflect his innovative work that blends physics with biomedical applications.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN

Conducting research in the Physics Astronomy Group focusing on imaging methods and biophysical applications.

Awards

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NSF CAREER Award

2023-01-01
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Maximizing Investigator's Research Award — Early Stage Investigator

2022-01-01
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Pre-tenure Faculty Research Award

2021-01-01
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Outstanding PhD Student

2015-01-01
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Outstanding Graduate Student Research Excellence

2015-01-01
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Bilsland Fellow

2014-01-01
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SIRG Cancer Center Fellowship

2012-01-01
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Ismail Travel Grant

2011-01-01

Requirements for Purdue University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
GRE Subject
Prerequisites
Knowledge of general physics Intermediate level mechanics Electricity and magnetism Statistical and thermal physics Quantum mechanics
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Specialization Notes

GRE General and Physics Subject tests are optional but encouraged.