Dr. Jian Feng Mao

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jian-Feng Mao is an associate professor at Umeå University, working in the Umeå Plant Science Centre. His research focuses on plant physiology, particularly the roles and responses of long non-coding RNAs in plant systems. He has been instrumental in developing computational tools that assist in the identification and study of long non-coding RNAs, and he actively contributes to the field through various publications and research projects. Jian-Feng is committed to advancing the understanding of plant genetics and their application in agricultural and environmental contexts.

Research Interests

Plant Physiology Long Non-Coding RNAs Computational Biology

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Umeå University • Umeå, Sweden

Conducting research and teaching in the field of plant science at Umeå Plant Science Centre.

Requirements for Umeå University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
PTE
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in relevant field At least 90 ECTS in the main subject area
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Letter of Motivation (certain programs)
  • CV (certain programs)
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standard for Master's programs across Social Sciences and Humanities at Umeå. English 6 proficiency is the general rule.