Humanity 2050: The Future of Our World, Our Universe, and Ourselves

Charles Tsun-chu Liu, Ph.D., is a distinguished Taiwanese-born American astronomer, educator, author, and science communicator. He serves as professor and chair of physics and astronomy at the College of Staten Island and the CUNY Graduate Center, and is an associate at the Hayden Planetarium of the American Museum of Natural History. His research focuses on galaxy evolution, including collisions, starburst systems, and active galactic nuclei, and he has contributed to major surveys such as COSMOS and the Sloan Digital Sky Survey’s MaNGA project. Dr. Liu is widely recognized for his dedication to both formal education and public science communication, authoring accessible books on astronomy and physics, and frequently appearing in media and podcasts. Looking ahead, he continues to engage in national science initiatives, including work with the Vera C. Rubin Observatory, and is focused on mentoring the next generation of scientists. He resides in New Jersey with his wife, Dr. Amy Rabb-Liu, and their three children, and remains deeply committed to advancing both scientific discovery and public understanding of the universe.