Chiu-Chu Melissa Liu facts for kids

Chiu-Chu Melissa Liu was born on December 15, 1974. She is a talented mathematician from Taiwan. Today, she works as a professor of mathematics at Columbia University in the United States. She studies special areas of math called algebraic geometry and symplectic geometry. These fields help us understand shapes and spaces in new ways.

Her Journey in Math

Early Studies

Melissa Liu started her higher education at National Taiwan University. She finished her first degree there in 1996.

Advanced Degrees

She then moved to Harvard University to continue her studies. In 2002, she earned her Ph.D., which is a very high degree in her field. Her teacher at Harvard was a famous mathematician named Shing-Tung Yau.

Her Career

After finishing her Ph.D., Melissa Liu stayed at Harvard University for a while. She was a special researcher called a Junior Fellow.

Teaching and Research

Later, she became a professor at Northwestern University. In 2006, she moved to Columbia University, where she is still a professor today. She teaches students and continues her important research in mathematics.

Awards and Recognition

Melissa Liu has received several important honors for her work.

• In 2007, she won the Morningside Silver Medal. This award is given to outstanding Chinese mathematicians.
• In 2010, she was invited to speak at the International Congress of Mathematicians. This is a very big event where mathematicians from all over the world share their discoveries.
• In 2012, she became one of the first fellows of the American Mathematical Society. This means she is recognized as a leading expert in her field.