Dr. Juhn Liou

Professor

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Biography

Juhn Liou is a Professor of Geological Environmental Sciences, Emeritus at Stanford University, where he has made significant contributions to the field of geology. He obtained his Ph.D. from the University of California, Los Angeles in 1970 and has held various academic positions, including Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and full Professor in Geology at Stanford University. His research interests encompass petrochemical processes, tectonics, and ultrahigh-pressure metamorphic terranes. Throughout his career, Liou has received numerous awards, such as the Guggenheim Fellowship and the Mineralogical Society America Award. He has been recognized as a Fellow of both the Mineralogical Society of America and the Geological Society of America. He has also served on various editorial boards and committees, contributing to several esteemed journals and organizations. His extensive publication record and recognized expertise have earned him a reputation as one of the leading Earth scientists, highlighted by his inclusion in the ISI Web of Knowledge’s list of highly cited researchers. Liou continues to influence the field through his scholarship and advisory roles at prominent institutions.

Research Interests

Experience

Emeritus Faculty

2005-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Retained position as an Emeritus Faculty member in the Department of Geological Environmental Sciences.

Professor

1993-01-01 — 2005-01-01

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Provided instruction and led research in the Department of Geological Environmental Sciences.

Associate Professor

1976-01-01 — 1983-01-01

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Contributed to academic instruction and research in Geology.

Assistant Professor

1972-01-01 — 1976-01-01

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Engaged in research and teaching in the field of Geology.

Awards

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Mineralogical Society America Award

1977-01-01
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Guggenheim Fellow

1978-01-01
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Fellow of the Geological Society of America

1979-01-01
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Top 10 Highly Cited Earth Scientist

2007-01-01

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
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  • Official transcripts
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Specialization Notes

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