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Lu Liu is an Assistant Professor at the School of Modern Languages. His research broadly explores the intersections of literary, visual, and media cultures with transnational production, biological, hygienic, and environmental knowledge. He is currently completing a book manuscript titled 'Trans-species Revolution: Pests Unwanted Nature Modern China, 1900s–1970s,' which examines the critical role of pests (haichong) as material and symbolic agents shaping political struggles, enlightenment movements, and ecological engineering in Chinese history. His work has been published in various reputable outlets such as China Perspectives and the British Journal for the History of Science. He is also involved in edited volumes addressing the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals and the Health Humanities in East Asian Media. His teaching interests include Chinese literature, culture, cinema, and foodways, notably exploring the revolutionary art of the Mao era and sustainability in contemporary Chinese society. He has developed and teaches a range of courses, such as CHIN3400: China Cultural Odyssey and CHIN3813: Chinese Food Culture.
Department of Computer Science: GRE scores are optional for Fall 2026.