Dr. Yang Liu

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Yang P. Liu is an Assistant Professor at Carnegie Mellon University's Computer Science Department. He previously served as a Postdoctoral Member at the Institute for Advanced Study after receiving his PhD from Stanford University, where he was advised by Aaron Sidford. His work encompasses areas in mathematics and theoretical computer science, with particular interests in graph algorithms, optimization, high-dimensional geometry, and additive combinatorics. Liu’s research has been recognized with prestigious awards such as the A.W. Tucker Prize and the Google Ph.D. Research Fellowship, along with student paper awards at conferences including FOCS, STOC, and ITCS. His research statement reflects his broad interest in the intersection of mathematics and theoretical computer science and emphasizes his focus on algorithmic complexity and mathematical structures.

Research Interests

Courses

15451 - Spring, 2026 15651 - Spring, 2026

Requirements for Carnegie Mellon University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
Verbal
Required:158
Quantitative
Required:149
Analytical Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:4
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Research experience/publications
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • GRE scores (optional but reported in profile)
  • English Proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo)
Specialization Notes

Admission is extremely competitive with no strict GPA cut-offs; holistic review is used.