Tony Liu

Tony Liu is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Mount Holyoke College. Here are some key details about his background and career:

Education and Previous Experience

Tony Liu completed his PhD at the University of Pennsylvania.15 Prior to joining Mount Holyoke College, he worked as a Scientist/Product Manager at Roblox.56

Research Interests

His research focuses on the intersection of several areas:

• Observational causality
• Machine learning
• Explainable AI
• Mental well-being1

Academic Career

Tony Liu joined Mount Holyoke College as an Assistant Professor of Computer Science in 2024, after completing his PhD.2 At Mount Holyoke, he is part of the Department of Computer Science faculty.3

Teaching

While specific course information is limited, it appears he has taught or is teaching Data Structures (COMSC 205) at Mount Holyoke College.4

Research Output

Tony Liu has published several papers in areas related to his research interests. Some of his works include:

• Studies on using machine learning for phone-based relationship estimation
• Research on linguistic features in text messages of people with depression
• Work on causal inference and Shapley feature explanations1

His research combines elements of computer science with applications in mental health and social dynamics, reflecting an interdisciplinary approach to his field.