Dr. Chongli Yuan

Professor

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Biography

Chongli Yuan is a Professor in the Davidson School of Chemical Engineering at Purdue University. His research focuses on the development of innovative tools for disease detection and the investigation of epigenetic changes in cellular development. His work includes creating low-cost point-of-care devices for disease monitoring and understanding how environmental chemical exposures can lead to long-term health issues through epigenetic modifications. He aims to reveal the molecular origins of drug resistance in cancer therapy, addressing the high mortality rates associated with treatment-resistant cases. Yuan holds a B.S. from East China University of Science and Technology and a Ph.D. from Cornell University, with postdoctoral research experience at ETH Zurich. His group is dedicated to developing next-generation biosensors and utilizing mobile technology for healthcare solutions, emphasizing minimal invasiveness and affordability.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2009-01-01 — Present

Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN

Teaching and research in Chemical Engineering, focusing on epigenetic changes and disease detection tools.

Awards

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William C. Hooey Prize

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Dow Scholarship

Requirements for Purdue University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:135
Overall
Required:135
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in CS or related field Foundational concepts of computer science Data structures Computer architecture Operating systems Mathematics through differential equations Linear and matrix algebra
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Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.