Dr. Tim Liao

Professor

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Biography

Tim Liao is Professor of Sociology and Statistics at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He is recognized as a LAS Alumni Distinguished Professorial Scholar and has made significant contributions to the field of sociology through his editorial roles and awards. Liao has served as Editor of Socius and President of the Sequence Analysis Association. He was also awarded the Paul F. Lazarsfeld Award in 2021 by the American Sociological Association. His research interests include Inequality and Mobility, Life Course, Methodology, Population, and Collective Memory. Liao's editorial experience includes roles as Deputy Editor for Demography and Associate Editor for Advances in Life Course Research. He has been active in the American Sociological Association's Methodology Section and served on various editorial boards, demonstrating his commitment to advancing sociological research and methodology. His scholarly work has been published in numerous prominent journals, and he has edited various volumes on sociological methodology.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2001-01-01 — Present

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign • Urbana, IL

Teaching and research in Sociology and Statistics.

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
Application Checklist
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  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for admission to all graduate programs in Statistics. Full status admission requires higher language scores than limited status.