Dr. Allen Liu

Professor

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Biography

Allen Liu is a professor of Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, and Biophysics at the University of Michigan. He serves as the Associate Chair of Graduate Education in Mechanical Engineering. His research focuses on mechanobiology and mechanotransduction, employing tools of bottom-up synthetic biology and quantitative cell biology to investigate cellular responses to mechanical stimuli. Liu has received multiple awards for his contributions to the field, including the Monroe-Brown Foundation Service Excellence Award and the Robert M. Caddell Memorial Award in Mechanical Engineering. He is also a recipient of the NIH Director's New Innovator's Award, aimed at recognizing early-stage researchers. Liu has been actively involved in promoting research and education within the engineering community, notably participating in prestigious workshops and receiving multiple fellowships, including the Humboldt Fellowship and Endeavour Executive Fellowship. His work has been recognized in various high-impact publications, showcasing his commitment to advancing the understanding of cellular mechanics and their implications in health and disease.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2012-09-01 — Present

University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI

Teaching and conducting research in the fields of Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, and Biophysics.

Awards

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Monroe-Brown Foundation Service Excellence Award

2023-01-01
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Robert M. Caddell Memorial Award

2022-01-01
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NIH Director's New Innovator's Award

2012-09-13

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science