About Me
Hi! My name is Jonathan Liu, and I am currently a PhD student at the University of Chicago, where I am fortunate enough to be advised by Professor Diana Franklin.
My work is in Computer Science Education, focused on curriculum development in a broad range of settings. Currently, I am specifically interested in mitigating technical and psychological barriers to learning Algorithms. I believe this can be done through interventions targeting the presentation of material, the teaching of core implicit skills, the course policies, and the messaging and support provided by course staff. Through these interventions, I aim to raise learning, persistence, and equity in Algorithms courses. I am generously supported in part by a Liew Family Graduate Fellowship.
Previously, I graduated from UC Berkeley with degrees in Math and Computer Science, where I also ran UGTCS, an undergraduate group trying to make Theory CS more accessible.
In my free time, I play tennis, solve crosswords, and play games of all kinds (especially trick-taking games).
I will be looking for teaching-track faculty positions that begin Fall 2026.
Please feel free to reach out to me at jonliu (at) uchicago (dot) edu!
