Dr. Bokai Liu

Emeritus Professor

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Biography

Bokai Liu is a researcher specializing in AI-driven multiscale modeling and sustainable materials. He is currently serving as a Principal Investigator on a VR Starting Grant project at Umeå University. Liu has substantial experience in computational mechanics and materials informatics with a focus on energy-efficient engineering. As a Postdoctoral Fellow (currently on leave), he has had a prominent role in integrating AI into sustainable innovation and has led multiple funded research projects amounting to approximately 7.5 million SEK. His work aims to bridge the gap between AI and science to encourage global academic-industry collaboration. Liu's research has been recognized with prestigious awards, including the VR Starting Grant from the Swedish Research Council, which is highly competitive with an acceptance rate of only 11%. He is also involved in international collaborations across Europe and Asia, focusing on decision support for energy renovations in residential settings. Liu is a member of the Intelligent Human-Buildings Interaction Lab, actively engaging in projects that anticipate future interactions between technology and sustainable building practices.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Professor

2023-01-01 — Present

Korea University, School of Engineering • Seoul, South Korea

Leading research initiatives in engineering with a focus on AI and sustainability.

Postdoctoral Fellow

2021-01-01 — 2023-12-01

Umeå University • Umeå, Sweden

Working on projects concerning AI-driven modeling and decision support for energy renovations.

Requirements for Umeå University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
PTE
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in relevant field At least 90 ECTS in the main subject area
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Letter of Motivation (certain programs)
  • CV (certain programs)
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standard for Master's programs across Social Sciences and Humanities at Umeå. English 6 proficiency is the general rule.