Dr. Huiyan Li

Associate Professor

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Biography

Huiyan Li is an Associate Professor at the University of Guelph, specializing in micro nanoscale biosensors and lab-on-a-chip technologies. Dr. Li’s research is primarily focused on the development of innovative instrumentation for studying diseases, including cancer. She earned her Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from McGill University and has completed postdoctoral training at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital in the USA. Her multidisciplinary approach combines expertise in biosensing, micro/nanofabrication, bio-optics, electronics, and computational tools within the field of biomedicine. This integration enables her to decipher molecular complexities and heterogeneity in cancer progression, ultimately contributing to advancements in personalized medicine. Dr. Li teaches graduate courses such as Advanced Topics in Micro Nano Biotechnology and engages undergraduates in Bio-instrumentation Design and Biomedical Signals Processing. She is currently seeking highly motivated M.A.Sc. students interested in biosensing research for upcoming openings.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Guelph • Guelph, ON, Canada

Teaching and conducting research in the field of biomedical engineering, focusing on biosensors and related technologies.

Courses

ENGG 6301 Advanced Topics in Micro Nano Biotechnology ENGG 4390 Bio-instrumentation Design ENGG 4060 Biomedical Signals Processing

Requirements for University of Guelph

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:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:89
Prerequisites
Honours baccalaureate degree in a relevant field or DVM degree Identify a potential faculty advisor
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two academic reference assessments
  • Statement of interest
  • English language proficiency test results (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department of Clinical Studies. Offers MSc by thesis (2 years) and MSc by coursework (1 year).