Dr. Lijun Deng

Professor

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Biography

Lijun Deng is a Professor in the Department of Civil Environmental Engineering at the University of Alberta. He obtained his Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of California, Davis in 2012 and has been involved in the field of geotechnical engineering since. Prior to his current position, he was an Associate Professor and Assistant Professor at the same institution, where he has extensively contributed to research and education in soil-structure interaction and geotechnical systems. Deng has published numerous articles and has received several accolades for his teaching and research contributions, highlighting his commitment to advancing knowledge in his field. He has served on editorial boards of various geotechnical journals and is currently an associate editor for several of them. His research interests include dynamic soil-structure interaction, pile foundations, soil dynamics, and permafrost engineering, and he is actively involved in supervising research projects.

Research Interests

Experience

Geotechnical Engineer

— Present

Advanced Geomechanics Pty Ltd • Perth, WA, Australia

Graduate Student Researcher

— Present

University of California, Davis • Davis, CA, USA

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB, Canada

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB, Canada

Professor

— Present

University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB, Canada

Awards

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Springer Nature Author Service Award

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Faculty Graduate Teaching Award

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Outstanding Reviewer

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Gledden Fellowship

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Liu Huixian Earthquake Engineering Award

Requirements for University of Alberta

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Management
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of reference
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Personal Statement
  • Official Transcripts (upon admission)
Specialization Notes

Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management