William Liou

William Liou is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Western Michigan University. He previously served as department chair from 2020-25 and is the founding director of the Center for Advanced Vehicle Design and Simulation (CAViDS) and the CAViDS Hybrid Electric Applied Research Lab.

• Education:
  • Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Pennsylvania State University
  • M.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Pennsylvania State University
  • B.S. in Aeronautical Engineering, National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan

Research Interests: Liou specializes in Computational Biofluid Mechanics, focusing on cerebrospinal and cardiovascular flow systems. His work also addresses Stability, Transition, and Turbulent Flow Simulations and Computational Fluid Dynamics applied to aerodynamics and thermodynamic systems.

Scientific Awards: Liou has received multiple accolades, including the Western Michigan University Excellence in Discovery (2015, 2016), the National Cheng Kung University Distinguished Alumni Award (2012), and the National Nuclear Security Administration Defense Programs Award of Excellence (2004).

Editorial Roles: He has served as an editor for the International Journal of Aerospace Engineering and the Journal of Cardiovascular Disorders.