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Hui (Cathy) Liu is a Professor of Sociology at Purdue University and Director of the Center on Aging and the Life Course. Previously, she served as Professor of Sociology and founding Director of the Family and Population Health Laboratory at Michigan State University.
Education:
- B.A. and M.A. in Economics, Nankai University (China)
- M.S. in Statistics, University of Texas at Austin
- Ph.D. in Sociology and Demography, University of Texas at Austin
Research Focus: Dr. Liu investigates social determinants of population health through an aging and life course perspective. Her work examines how marriage and family processes interact with health outcomes across the lifespan, with emphasis on vulnerable groups including older adults and sexual/gender minorities. She develops theoretical frameworks to understand health disparities and well-being dynamics.
Scientific Recognition:
- NIH Career Award for research development
- Elected Fellow of the Gerontological Society of America
- National Institute on Aging Butler-Williams Scholar
Leadership: Dr. Liu directs Purdue's Center on Aging and the Life Course and serves as a standing member of the NIH Social Sciences and Population Studies (SSPB) study section, influencing national research funding priorities.
