Dr. Yuchen Liu

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Yuchen Liu received his PhD from Princeton University in 2017. He served as an Assistant Professor at Yale University and as a Visiting Assistant Professor at Princeton University before joining the faculty at Northwestern University in 2021. His research lies in algebraic geometry, particularly focusing on the intersections of complex geometry and commutative algebra. Liu's work addresses Fano varieties, K-stability, moduli spaces, and singularities, reflecting his commitment to advancing the field. In 2022, he was recognized as an Alfred P. Sloan Fellow for his contributions to mathematics.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2021-01-01 — Present

Northwestern University • Evanston, IL

Joining the faculty at Northwestern University to conduct research and teach in mathematics.

Assistant Professor

— Present

Yale University •

Served in a teaching and research capacity at Yale University.

Visiting Assistant Professor

— Present

Princeton University •

Worked in a temporary position focusing on research and teaching.

Awards

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Alfred P. Sloan Fellow

2022-01-01

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Application Checklist
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  • Statement of purpose
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  • TOEFL/IELTS scores (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.