Summary
Haibo Liu is a Senior Staff Scientist at Columbia University with over a decade of experience applying data science and systems expertise within higher education and research environments. Trained as a PhD in Geophysics (Meteorology) from Victoria University of Wellington, he blends domain knowledge in atmospheric science with strong practical skills in Python, Perl, Java, data analysis, and Linux system administration. His long tenure at Columbia follows prior research roles at the University of Alaska Anchorage, reflecting a sustained focus on research-driven problem solving and operational support. Haibo is comfortable bridging the gap between computational research and administrative needs, routinely translating complex scientific questions into reproducible code and manageable infrastructure. Based in Nyack, NY, he brings steady institutional knowledge and a pragmatic approach to building research tools and workflows. Beyond coding, his profile suggests a quiet specialization in integrating legacy scientific software with modern data practices to keep projects productive over many years.
10 years of coding experience
9 years of employment as a software developer
PhD, Geophysics (Meteorology), PhD, Geophysics (Meteorology) at Victoria University of Wellington