Dr. C Chou

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Biography

C. Perry Chou received his BSc and MSc from National Taiwan University and PhD from Rice University, all in Chemical Engineering. He is a full professor in the Chemical Engineering Department with a cross appointment in Biology at the University of Waterloo. Chou is focused on developing integrated biochemical, genetic, and metabolic engineering strategies to enhance biomanufacturing utilizing various microorganisms as cell factories. His expertise in fundamental biological sciences and applied biochemical engineering facilitates the innovation of biomanufacturing strategies. Chou’s research includes upstream genetic manipulation, midstream fermentation technology, and downstream processing for bioproduct harvest and purification. He has authored over 90 papers in peer-reviewed bioscience and bioengineering journals and received multiple awards, including the Canada Research Chair and the 1000-talent Award from China. Chou has also provided editorial services including as editor for Biotechnology Advances and guest editor for Bioresource Technology.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2000-01-01 — Present

University of Waterloo • Waterloo, ON, Canada

Full professor in the Chemical Engineering Department with a cross appointment in Biology.

Courses

CHE 161 - Engineering Biology CHE 361 - Bioprocess Engineering CHE 562 - Advanced Bioprocess Engineering CHE 660 - Principles of Biochemical Engineering

Requirements for University of Waterloo

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Strong background in Statistics
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Specialization Notes

Includes fields like Clinical, Cognitive, Developmental, and Industrial/Organizational Psychology.