Jing Liu

Dr. Jing Liu is the Director of the Center for Educational Data Science and Innovation and an Assistant Professor in Education Policy at the University of Maryland, College Park (UMD). He has published extensively in leading peer-reviewed journals across diverse fields, including economics, public policy, education, and computational linguistics. His current research is centered on the development and evaluation of AI tools designed to enhance teaching and learning both inside and outside the classroom. Additionally, he investigates the skills and competencies necessary to prepare students for a future shaped by AI. Dr. Liu’s research endeavors have received significant support from many funding agencies such as the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Overdeck Family Foundation, Walton Family Foundation, Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, and the National Science Foundation, among others. UMD recently honored him with a special recognition for his outstanding research achievements. Prior to joining UMD, Dr. Liu completed his postdoctoral research at Brown University's Annenberg Institute. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics of Education from Stanford University.