Dr. Juewen Liu

Professor

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Biography

Professor Liu's research group applies fundamental principles of chemistry, physics, and biology to produce nanoscale materials, devices, and systems. Their work advances technology and impacts medicine, focusing particularly on DNA nanotechnology. Liu is interested in utilizing DNA, lipids, and functional polymers as building blocks to interface with metal nanoparticles, nanoclusters, and carbon-based materials. The group employs a wide range of synthetic, analytical, physical, and biochemical techniques in their research. Current research topics include aptamers, catalytic DNA, biointerface chemistry, targeted drug delivery in nanomedicine, and bioinorganic and bioanalytical chemistry. Liu’s contributions to nanotechnology encompass the development and study of nanoscale materials and devices, with significant implications for drug discovery, environmental remediation, and understanding fundamental science related to biological interactions.

Research Interests

Awards

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Highly Cited Researchers™ list

2023-01-01
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Highly Cited Researchers™ list

2022-01-01
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Member

2019-01-01
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W.A.E. McBryde Medal

2018-01-01
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University Research Chair

2017-01-01
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Outstanding Performance Award

2015-01-01
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Voted Influential Paper of 2000s

2015-01-01
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Fred Beamish Award

2014-01-01
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Ontario Early Researcher Award

2011-01-01
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T. S. Piper Award

2004-01-01

Requirements for University of Waterloo

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:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Strong background in Statistics
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Specialization Notes

Includes fields like Clinical, Cognitive, Developmental, and Industrial/Organizational Psychology.