Dr. Longwei Liu

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Longwei Liu is an Assistant Professor at the USC Viterbi School of Engineering, specializing in ophthalmology and biomedical engineering. He obtained his doctoral degree in Biomedical Engineering from Tsinghua University, China, in 2018 and completed his postdoctoral training at the University of California, San Diego, from 2019 to 2022. Dr. Liu has published first-author papers in high-impact journals such as Cell, Nature Materials, and PNAS, and has contributed as a corresponding author in journals like Nature Communications and ACS Nano. His research focuses on immunoengineering and molecular engineering, particularly in developing genetically encoded biosensors and utilizing ultrasound technology in cancer treatment and genetic disorders. Dr. Liu has received notable awards including the NIH Mentored Career Development Award and has been recognized for his outstanding contributions during his academic journey.

Research Interests

Awards

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NIH Mentored Career Development Award (K01)

2024-01-01
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USC SBIR/STTR Planning Award

2024-01-01
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Ming Hsieh Institute Research Award

2023-01-01
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Outstanding Thesis Award

2018-01-01
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Outstanding Ph.D. Graduate

2018-01-01
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National Scholarship (Ph.D.)

2017-01-01

Courses

DSR 542 SCRM 525 BME 533 BE-230A

Requirements for University of Southern California

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering or related science
Application Checklist
  • Official transcripts
  • GRE General scores
  • TOEFL scores (International)
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Personal Statement
Specialization Notes

Requires general GRE for all graduate degrees.