Yu-Ru Liu

• Analytic number theory, number theory in function fields, the circle method, sieve methods

• 2003, Ph.D. Mathematics, Harvard University, Thesis Advisor: Barry C. Mazur

• 1998, M.S. Mathematics, Queen’s University, Thesis Advisor: M. Ram Murty

• 1998, B.A. Mathematics, McGill University

• 2026 Fellow, Canadian Mathematical Society

• 2026 Krieger-Nelson Prize, Canadian Mathematical Society

• 2026 Distinguished Teacher Award, University of Waterloo

• 2026 Inclusion in Mathematics Prize - Group Category for Women in Mathematics Committee, Canadian Mathematical Society

• 2025 Equity and Inclusive Award for Women in Mathematics Committee, Faculty Association of the University of Waterloo

• 2024 Equity & Inclusive Community Award - Group Category, Women in Mathematics Committee, Faculty of Mathematics, University of Waterloo

• 2013 Distinction in Teaching Award, Faculty of Mathematics, University of Waterloo

• 2012 Outstanding Performance Award, University of Waterloo

• 2011 Instructor of the Year, Mathematical Society at the University of Waterloo

• 2005 G. de B. Robinson Award, Canadian Mathematical Society

• 2003–2008 University Faculty Award, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council

• Associate Dean, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion & Student Empowerment, 2026-present

• Chair, Women in Mathematics Committee, Canadian Mathematical Society, 2025-present

• Director, Women in Mathematics Committee, University of Waterloo, 2023-present

• MATH 135 - Algebra for Honours Mathematics
  • Taught in 2021, 2022
• PMATH 347 - Groups and Rings
  • Taught in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
• PMATH 348 - Fields and Galois Theory
  • Taught in 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025, 2026
• PMATH 940 - Topics in Number Theory
  • Taught in 2023

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