Dr. Liya Li

Professor

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Biography

Liya Li is a professor at the University of Sherbrooke in the Faculty of Engineering. Her research focuses on the design and analysis of metal structures, emphasizing topics such as structural stability, finite element analysis, structural fire design, and fatigue analysis. She completed her Ph.D. in Civil Engineering at Université Laval from 2017 to 2021. Dr. Li is currently involved in several research projects, including optimizing the design of aluminum structural elements and studying the fatigue resistance of aluminum equipment supports to improve the Canadian Standards Association code for bridge calculations. She has also contributed significantly to teaching, offering courses in materials resistance and metal structures. Li has collaborated with other researchers on experimental investigations, particularly concerning the local stability of aluminum I-sections.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2021-01-01 — Present

University of Sherbrooke • Sherbrooke, QC, Canada

Professor in the Faculty of Engineering, focusing on metal structures and their design.

Courses

GCI210 - Resistance of Materials GCI215 - Metal Structures GCI754 - Aluminum Structures

Requirements for University of Sherbrooke

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related scientific field.
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee (approx. CAD 101 for graduates)
  • Official university transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation / Statement of Interest
  • Letters of recommendation (typically 2-3)
  • Birth certificate copy
Specialization Notes

The University of Sherbrooke is primarily a French-language institution; functional French (B2/C1 level) is typically required for most programs unless specified for research-based paths.