Dr. Catherine Niu

Professor

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Biography

Catherine H. Niu is a Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at the University of Saskatchewan. Her research primarily focuses on developing environmentally friendly biopesticide production methods and improving sustainability through the use of biosorption and adsorption technologies. Dr. Niu’s work includes enhancing biopesticide production to reduce costs and investigating controlled release mechanisms for adsorbed biopesticides. In the area of bio-alcohols, she works on cost-effective biomaterials for selective water adsorption from alcohol-water mixtures and optimizing dehydration processes. Additionally, Dr. Niu conducts research on biosorption for wastewater treatment, focusing on developing biosorbents with high uptake capacity for metal recovery. Her investigations also extend to the biosorption of biochemicals relevant to drug delivery systems, emphasizing controlled release applications. Dr. Niu is dedicated to mentoring students and research fellows who share her research interests.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Saskatchewan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:86
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline
Application Checklist
  • Official transcripts
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Statement of intent
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Standard university-wide graduate requirements apply to most arts and science departments unless otherwise specified by the program.