Skip to main content
U.S. flag

An official website of the United States government

Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock ( ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Taking Measure

Just a Standard Blog

Xinyi Liu

Xinyi Liu poses smiling outdoors for a head shot.

Xinyi Liu is a fifth-year Ph.D. student in Engineering Sciences and Applied Mathematics at Northwestern University. Xinyi’s research focuses on the physical and mechanical aspects of esophageal tissue growth, combining mathematical modeling with clinical insights. As she progresses in her Ph.D., Xinyi explores ways to contribute to fields of mathematical biology and medical sciences by providing theoretical insights that enhance the understanding of clinical observations. When not in the lab working with simulations, Xinyi can be found playing the flute in an ensemble or bouldering with friends at the gym.