Dr. C. L. Liu was an internationally renowned pioneer and educator in IT sciences.

He received countless awards for his outstanding contributions in numerous fields including computer-aided design and discrete mathematics.

Also, his selfless mentorship produced many distinguished talents in academia and industries. In addition to these enormous achievements, Dr. Liu was also a passionate lover of poetry, a strong advocate for humanities, and a lifelong learner.

He could quote Shakespeare when explaining AI and draw the connection between the poems of Microsoft Xiaoice and love letters of Tang Bohu. All in all, Dr. Liu epitomized the ideal of understanding the present by studying the past.

Known affectionately as “the President” among his colleagues and employees, Dr. Liu was constantly exploring and learning new things. At the same time, he was incredibly generous in sharing the knowledge that he gained during his many journeys. Besides having a keen sense of fashion, Dr. Liu also loved traveling and enjoyed good food with his family and close friends. The sound of cheerful laughter brought a lot of warmth and comfort to everyone around him.

As we mourn the passing of Dr. Liu and celebrate his remarkable life, the humor and intelligence that he provided in conversations as well as the strength of his character will always be remembered in our hearts.