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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.
Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN
Conducting research in the Physics Astronomy Group focusing on imaging methods and biophysical applications.
GRE General and Physics Subject tests are optional but encouraged.