Dr. Jian Liu

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jian Liu completed his B.Eng. degree in Metallic Materials Engineering at Sichuan University in 2006, followed by an M.Eng. in Materials Science Engineering from the University of Science and Technology Beijing in 2009, and a Ph.D. in Materials Science from the University of Western Ontario in 2013. Prior to joining the University of British Columbia (UBC) in January 2017, he was a postdoctoral fellow at the Energy Environment Directorate of Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and the Advanced Light Source at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. His research interests include advanced nanofabrication, nanomaterials, and energy storage systems, primarily focusing on atomic/molecular layer deposition, surface/interface energy systems, and the discovery of new electrode materials for batteries.

Research Interests

Advanced Nanofabrication Nanomaterials Energy Storage Systems Next-Generation Batteries

Experience

Associate Professor

2017-01-01 — Present

University of British Columbia • Okanagan campus

Teaching and conducting research in the field of Mechanical Engineering.

Awards

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NSERC Postdoctoral Fellowship Award

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Chinese Government Award for Outstanding Self-Financed Students Abroad

Courses

Materials Science for Engineers - APSC 259 Mechanics of Materials - APSC 260

Requirements for University of British Columbia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.