Mochi Liu
About Mochi Liu
Mochi Liu is a Senior Data Scientist at Aquabyte, where he leads research initiatives on animal behavior and collaborates with various research institutions. He has a PhD in Quantitative and Computational Biology from Princeton University and has previously worked in several research and data science roles.
Work at Aquabyte
Mochi Liu currently serves as a Senior Data Scientist at Aquabyte, a position held since 2023. Previously, Liu worked as a Data Scientist at Aquabyte from 2021 to 2023. During this time, Liu launched an automatic positioning product that employs reinforcement learning to control camera units via a winch system. Liu also contributed to enhancing the accuracy of stereo-imaging and calibration for Aquabyte's computer vision models. In addition, Liu leads research initiatives aimed at understanding animal behavior for welfare monitoring and collaborates with the Institute of Marine Research in Norway on various field research projects.
Education and Expertise
Mochi Liu holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Quantitative and Computational Biology from Princeton University, completed from 2015 to 2020. Liu also earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Bioengineering with a minor in Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS) from the University of California, Berkeley, from 2009 to 2013. This educational background provides a strong foundation in both biological sciences and computational techniques, which are essential for Liu's work in data science and research.
Background
Prior to joining Aquabyte, Mochi Liu held several research positions. Liu was a Postdoctoral Researcher at Princeton University from 2020 to 2021 and a Graduate Student at the same institution from 2014 to 2020. Liu also gained experience as a Research Volunteer at UCSF Medical Center in Dr. Anne Slavotinek's Lab from 2011 to 2012 and as a Research Assistant at UC Berkeley in the Forest Pathology and Mycology Laboratory from 2010 to 2013. Additionally, Liu interned at The Scripps Research Institute in Dr. Philippe Gallay's Lab in 2011.
Research Initiatives
Mochi Liu leads various research initiatives focused on animal behavior and welfare monitoring at Aquabyte. Liu designs and conducts field research projects in collaboration with both private and public research partners. This work involves applying advanced data science techniques to address real-world challenges in animal welfare and environmental monitoring, contributing to the broader field of computational biology.