Dr. Gaozhong Shen

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Biography

Gaozhong Shen is an Emeritus Research Professor at Eberly College of Science. With a PhD in Cell Molecular Biology specializing in Microbiology and Biochemistry, he has over thirty years of experience in functional genomics and structural biology, particularly focusing on ecogenomics and oxygenic photosynthetic prokaryotes. His research explores gene regulation, evolution, and the biogenesis of photosynthetic complexes, emphasizing the mechanisms that allow cyanobacteria to utilize far-red light for photosynthesis and enhance solar energy conversion. He has made significant contributions to the fields of molecular biology, microbiology, genomics, and synthetic biology, with ongoing projects related to bioengineering.

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Doctorate Program
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GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
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Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
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Prerequisites
Master's degree in related field for PhD Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution
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