Dr. Li Zhang

Professor

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Biography

Li Zhang is a Professor of Visual Communication Design at Purdue University, specializing in areas such as information design, poster design, branding, typography, and cross-cultural social issues in visual design. His work has been recognized in over 150 exhibitions and publications across more than 25 countries, including notable international design biennials in Poland, Mexico, Russia, and the Czech Republic. Professor Zhang has co-authored the book 'Social Poster Design: Visual Connections East West' and has had his designs included in permanent collections at prestigious institutions such as the Library of Congress in the USA, the Zürich Museum of Design in Switzerland, the Victoria & Albert Museum, and the Imperial War Museum in the United Kingdom. He has received numerous national and international design awards, including the Domtar Creative Awards and the American Graphic Design Award. Additionally, Professor Zhang serves as an editor for 'Cross-Cultural Communication' in Canada and is a member of the editorial review board for Scientific Journals International - Creative Work in the USA. With a background in Textile Design, Fashion Design, and Visual Communication Design, he has developed a keen interest in interdisciplinary design research and has successfully curated international traveling exhibitions.

Research Interests

Requirements for Purdue University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:135
Overall
Required:135
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in CS or related field Foundational concepts of computer science Data structures Computer architecture Operating systems Mathematics through differential equations Linear and matrix algebra
Application Checklist
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  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Resume
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • CS Supplementary Form
Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.