Peng Liu

Peng Liu is a Professor at Iowa State University, specializing in statistical modeling and computational methods for microbiome and RNA-sequencing data analysis. His work spans plant genomics, stress response studies, and bioinformatics tool development.

• Developed software tools like C-REx and RiboZIP for genomic data analysis
• Key research areas: microbiome dynamics, differential translation, plant-pathogen interactions
• Collaborates with agricultural scientists to address drought tolerance and nutrient stress in crops

His recent publications focus on advanced statistical approaches (e.g., hurdle Poisson models, variational inference) applied to multi-omics studies in sorghum and maize systems.

He has contributed to understanding gene expression heterosis, ER stress responses, and microbiome impacts on plant resilience through peer-reviewed studies in journals like Bioinformatics, ISME J, and BMC Genomics.