Piaomu Liu, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Mathematical Sciences department at Bentley University. She earned her Ph.D. from the University of South Carolina, her M.S. from The University of Iowa, and her B.A. from Carleton College. With a strong academic background and a passion for teaching, Dr. Liu focuses on data science, applied multivariate statistics, and lifetime data analysis, helping students gain deep insights and practical skills in these critical areas.
In addition to her teaching responsibilities, Dr. Liu is actively engaged in several professional roles within the National Institute of Statistical Sciences (NISS). She serves as the chair of the NISS Graduate Student Network, sits on the NISS Affiliates Committee, and is a member of the NISS Academic Affiliates Subcommittee. Dr. Liu has also coordinated the NISS Writing Workshop, demonstrating her commitment to fostering academic growth and professional development among graduate students and peers.
Dr. Liu's research interests are centered around lifetime data analysis, including recurrent events and competing risks, joint dynamic modeling, and semiparametric methods. Her interdisciplinary research extends to various topics in data science, where she collaborates with other experts to address complex problems. Through her innovative research and dedication to teaching, Dr. Liu continues to make significant contributions to the field of mathematical sciences and to the academic community at Bentley University and beyond.