Dr. Jianguo Liu

Professor

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Biography

Jianguo "Jack" Liu is a University Distinguished Professor at Michigan State University, where he holds the Rachel Carson Chair in Sustainability. He is the founding director of the Center for Systems Integration and Sustainability. Liu, a leading ecologist and human-environment scientist, has contributed significantly to the field of global sustainability, focusing on the integration of natural and social sciences alongside policy and technology. His pioneering work has established frameworks for understanding the complexities of human-nature interactions, notably through concepts like metacoupling. Liu's research has had profound implications for environmental protection, ecosystem services, and biodiversity conservation, particularly in relation to giant panda habitats. Liu has been recognized by the National Academy of Sciences and has coordinated significant global biodiversity assessments. He actively engages in educating new generations of researchers and has received numerous awards for his contributions to sustainability science.

Research Interests

Experience

University Distinguished Professor

2000-08-01 — Present

Michigan State University • East Lansing, MI

Teaching and researching in the fields of ecology and sustainability.

Awards

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World Sustainability Award

2022-11-01
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Guggenheim Fellowship

2020-01-01

Requirements for Michigan State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:17
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field At least 15 credits in psychology courses
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Specialization Notes

Department of Psychology