Dr. Soohyun Liao

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Soohyun Liao specializes in Computer Science education and is passionate about conducting research to enhance diversity and equity in Computer Science programs. Currently, he is affiliated with the CSEd Research Lab at the University of California, San Diego. Before joining UCSD, he worked as teaching faculty at Princeton University, his alma mater where he completed his Ph.D. Soohyun has a strong commitment to improving educational outcomes for underrepresented groups in the field. He enjoys traveling and has had the opportunity to visit all continents, including Antarctica, although his exploration is currently limited by the demands of parenthood with a two-year-old child.

Research Interests

Computer Science Education Diversity in Computing

Experience

Assistant Teaching Professor

— Present

University of California, San Diego • La Jolla, CA

Involved in delivering Computer Science education and conducting research in educational practices.

Requirements for University of California, San Diego

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:85
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in physical, biological, or earth sciences, mathematics, or engineering. Differential and integral calculus. One year of calculus-based physics with laboratory. One year of chemistry with laboratory.
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose (max 2 pages)
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application fee ($135 domestic / $155 international)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Curricular groups include Climate-Ocean-Atmosphere (COAP), Geosciences (GEO), and Ocean Biosciences (OBP).