Weishi Liu

Research Interests: Nonlinear dynamical systems theory, geometric singular perturbation theory for turning points, ionic flows through membrane channels, nematic liquid crystals, etc.

wsliu@ku.edu

785-864-3912 (Tel)

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Teaching Fall 2026

  • Math 229, TR 9:30 p.m. - 10:20 a.m.
  • Math 850, TR 2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.

Research Interests: Dynamical Systems Theory of Differential Equations and its Applications

  • Center manifold theory for general invariant sets
  • Geometric singular perturbation theory for turning points
  • Riemann solutions of hyperbolic conservation laws
  • Dynamics of Poisson-Nernst-Planck systems for ion channel problems
  • Dynamics of Ericksen-Leslie systems for nematic liquid crystals 

 

Weishi Lui

Professor of Mathematics
Department of Mathematics
University of Kansas