Dr. Edward Yeung

Professor

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Biography

Edward Chee-Tak Yeung is a Professor Emeritus at the University of Calgary, specializing in plant development and embryogeny. His research emphasizes the significance of meristems in plant growth and development, with a focus on understanding the factors affecting their initiation and maintenance in both zygotic and somatic embryo systems. Yeung has contributed significantly to the field, authoring numerous publications on the physiological and developmental aspects of various plant species. His work has advanced the collective understanding of meristem development, vital for both basic plant biology and applied agricultural practices. As an academic, he has received accolades including the Faculty of Science Teaching Award and the Visiting Senior Scientist Award from the Japanese Society for the Promotion of Science, reflecting his dedication to education and research.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2001-01-01 — Present

University of Calgary • Calgary, AB, Canada

Teaching and researching plant biological sciences with a focus on meristem development and embryogeny.

Awards

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Faculty of Science Teaching Award

2002-01-01
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Visiting Senior Scientist Award

2007-01-01

Requirements for University of Calgary

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:97
GRE General
Verbal
Required:150
Quantitative
Required:159
Analytical Writing
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:5.5
Prerequisites
4-year Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent 3rd or 4th year course in Theory of Computation 3rd or 4th year course in Software Engineering 3rd or 4th year course in Systems (OS, Compilers, Networking) 3rd or 4th year course in Application (AI, Graphics, Databases)
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Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science Master's program. GRE scores are expected for international students.