Dr. Lizhi Liao

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Lizhi Liao is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Guelph. He holds a PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering, where his research was supervised by Dr. Weiyi Shang. His primary research interests are in Software Engineering, with a focus on enhancing software performance through the development of fast and efficient software and incorporating best practices from the fast-paced domains of software development and release. His detailed research interests cover software performance engineering, web GUI testing, and AI software system quality. Dr. Liao is actively involved in teaching various courses related to software design and engineering. He is also engaged in academic services, organizing significant conferences and workshops within the field. His previous industrial experience includes software development internships, which inform his research and teaching methodologies.

Research Interests

Software Engineering Software Performance Engineering Web GUI Testing Artificial Intelligence Software Quality

Experience

Research Intern

2019-05-01 — 2024-08-01

ERA Environmental Management Solutions • Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Intern role focused on software performance.

Software Developer Intern

2019-01-01 — 2019-12-31

Nakisa • Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Internship that involved software development and testing.

Awards

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ACM SIGSOFT Distinguished Paper Award

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International Doctoral Student Award

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Graduate Student Research Dissemination Award

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ACM SIGSOFT CAPS Travel Award

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Concordia University Conference Exposition Award

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Concordia International Tuition Award of Excellence

Courses

CIS 4250: Software Design V COMP 6905: Software Engineering AI 6001: Topics in Artificial Intelligence AI 6002: Capstone in Artificial Intelligence SE 464: Software Design Architectures DSCI 6690: Data Science Case Study Series ECE 453: Software Testing, Quality Assurance, Maintenance

Requirements for University of Guelph

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:89
Prerequisites
Honours baccalaureate degree in a relevant field or DVM degree Identify a potential faculty advisor
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two academic reference assessments
  • Statement of interest
  • English language proficiency test results (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department of Clinical Studies. Offers MSc by thesis (2 years) and MSc by coursework (1 year).