Yan Liu is an Assistant Professor at the University of North Carolina Wilmington since August 2021, with prior experience as an Assistant Professor at Central Connecticut State University from August 2016 to August 2021. Yan Liu's research expertise includes curriculum and syllabus design, research assistant roles at Michigan State University focusing on data analysis and report preparation for educational performance, and significant contributions to educational projects in Azerbaijan and Michigan. Yan Liu has also held positions in China, including leading curriculum design initiatives and teacher professional development for over 100,000 teachers. Yan Liu holds dual Ph.D. degrees in K-12 Educational Administration and Educational Policy from Michigan State University.