Dr. Nu Chu Liang

Associate Professor

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Biography

Nu-Chu Liang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Illinois University. His research primarily focuses on Behavioral Neuroscience, particularly the mechanisms involved in ingestive behaviors, obesity, and related cognitive dysfunctions. His studies consider multiple factors that contribute to aberrant eating behaviors, including energy metabolism, neurobiology, and aging. Liang aims to identify the underlying mechanisms of reward and body weight control, specifically looking at how behaviors such as eating and drug consumption are influenced by exercise, genetics, and environmental factors. His work is particularly relevant to clinical conditions such as obesity, diabetes, and cognitive decline, including Alzheimer’s disease. He holds a Ph.D. from Pennsylvania State University and has completed postdoctoral training at Johns Hopkins University. Liang actively contributes to undergraduate research opportunities and encourages graduate applicants to inquire about joining his lab.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Illinois • Champaign, IL

Teaching and conducting research in the field of Behavioral Neuroscience.

Courses

PSYC 210: Behavioral Neuroscience PSYC 417: Neuroscience of Eating and Drinking

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
Application Checklist
  • Online application
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  • Academic Statement of Purpose
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Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for admission to all graduate programs in Statistics. Full status admission requires higher language scores than limited status.