Dr. Weiru Liu

Professor

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Biography

Weiru Liu holds the Chair in Artificial Intelligence at the University of Bristol, where he has contributed significantly since joining in 2017. Prior to this, he held a similar position at Queen’s University Belfast, directing the Research Knowledge in Data Engineering Research Cluster. Liu has a strong background in acquiring peer-reviewed funding, totaling over £58 million, and he serves on various national committees, including the UK EPSRC ICT Strategic Advisory Team and the higher education Research Excellence Framework 2021 panel. His current research focuses on explainable AI, intelligent autonomous systems, and data science, examining applications in security, healthcare, and robotics. He has published over 200 peer-reviewed papers and has chaired international conferences, showcasing his expertise in the development of systems that provide interactive explanations for non-expert users. His interests also extend to multi-agent systems, data mining, and addressing uncertainty in knowledge bases. Liu has been recognized as a Turing Fellow at the Alan Turing Institute and continues to influence the field through his research in AI and data analytics.

Research Interests

Experience

Chair in Artificial Intelligence

2017-01-01 — Present

University of Bristol • Bristol, ENG

Leading research in artificial intelligence with a focus on explainable AI and intelligent autonomous systems.

Awards

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Paper Award

2015-07-01

Requirements for University of Bristol

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:88
Prerequisites
Upper second-class MSci honours degree in physics or related discipline Or a relevant postgraduate MSc
Application Checklist
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  • Personal statement
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Research statement/proposal
Specialization Notes

Department of Physics research themes include Astrophysics, Materials and Devices, Particle Physics, and Quantum and Soft Matter.