Summary
Liu Rui is an assistant professor and Stanford-trained researcher with 11 years of experience at the intersection of information technology, robotics, and construction management. He completed a PhD in Sustainable Design and Construction at Stanford, co-advised by leaders in construction engineering and robotics, and brings a rare combination of construction site experience (BIM, project management) and advanced computer science training. As co-founder and chief scientist of a tech startup and founding organizer of student entrepreneurship forums, he pairs academic rigor with practical product and team-building experience. Based in Palo Alto, he focuses on translating AI, sensing, and IT innovations into deployable solutions for the construction industry, aiming to accelerate technology adoption on real projects. An understated strength is his cross-cultural leadership—running Stanford student initiatives and industry collaborations that bridge US and Chinese academic and entrepreneurial communities.
11 years of coding experience
6 years of employment as a software developer
Second Bachelor's Degree, Finance, General, Second Bachelor's Degree, Finance, General at Nankai University
Bachelor's degree, Construction Management, Bachelor's degree, Construction Management at Tianjin University
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Sustainable Design and Construction, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Sustainable Design and Construction at Stanford University