Dr. Jia Huai Jyou

Professor

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Biography

Jia-Huai Jyou is a Professor in the Faculty of Science at the University of Alberta, specializing in Computing Science. His research focuses on computational problem-solving, particularly in areas such as artificial intelligence, knowledge representation, answer set programming, constraint programming, and SMT solving. He also explores the semantic issues, computational properties, implementation strategies, and applications of these paradigms. Jyou has an extensive educational background with a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Utah, which he obtained in 1985, following an undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering from Guizhou University in China in 1975. He teaches multiple courses, including Algorithms and Non-Procedural Programming Languages, emphasizing algorithm design, analysis, and the study of theory and implementation of non-procedural programming languages. His work contributes significantly to advancing the understanding and application of complex computational models in software processing and programming languages.

Research Interests

Courses

CMPUT 204 - Algorithms CMPUT 325 - Non-Procedural Programming Languages

Requirements for University of Alberta

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:93
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Management
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of reference
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Personal Statement
  • Official Transcripts (upon admission)
Specialization Notes

Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in accounting or equivalent Canadian degree Introductory Financial Accounting Introductory Management Accounting Audit and Assurance Taxation Business Law
Application Checklist
  • Resume
  • Statement of Intent (1-2 pages)
  • Two letters of reference
  • Prerequisite Course Form
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Accounting and Business Analytics

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Quantitative
Required:155
Analytical Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:4
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in computing science or mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Scanned Transcripts
  • Degree Certificate
  • CV/Resume
  • Letters of Recommendation
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Computing Science. GRE is highly recommended for international applicants.

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree
Application Checklist
  • Transcripts
  • Letters of Reference
  • Proof of English Proficiency
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences

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:90
Prerequisites
BSc in Civil Engineering or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Official documents from postsecondary institutions
  • CV
  • Statement of Research Interest
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering