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Nu-Chu Liang is an Associate Professor in the Psychology Department at the University of Illinois. His research primarily focuses on understanding the neurobiological underpinnings of ingestive behaviors, obesity, and related cognitive dysfunctions. His work investigates the fundamental aspects of feeding, which are crucial for survival and reproduction. Liang's research program aims to identify the mechanisms involved in reward processing, body weight control, and energy metabolism, particularly in relation to cognitive functions. His current studies delve into the factors such as exercise, genetics, and environment that contribute to clinical conditions like obesity, diabetes, and cognitive decline associated with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. In addition to his primary role, Liang also holds an affiliate position at the Personalized Nutrition Initiative within the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology. He actively engages in mentoring undergraduate and graduate students in research methodologies within his lab and encourages applications for graduate study through various programs related to psychology and neuroscience.
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