Dr. Jianyu Li

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jianyu Li is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at McGill University, where he holds a Canada Research Chair, Tier II. His academic work primarily focuses on bioengineering and materials structures, with a specialization in solid mechanics. His research is interdisciplinary, emphasizing the interface of mechanics, chemistry, and biomaterials. The Laboratory of Biomaterials Mechanics, which he leads, aims to develop multifunctional soft biomaterials to address critical challenges in engineering medicine, including tissue repair, surgical glues, hemostats, and biomedical devices. Jianyu Li investigates the fundamental mechanical behaviors of soft materials, such as adhesion, fracture, and fatigue, as well as stimuli-responsive behaviors. His innovative approach integrates bioinspiration principles in the design of advanced materials.

Research Interests

Requirements for McGill University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
B.Sc. degree or equivalent M.D. degree
Application Checklist
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  • Confirmation of Supervision
  • Research Project Proposal
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Medicine. Program: Experimental Medicine.