Dr. Riyi Shi

Professor

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Biography

Riyi Shi is a Mari Hulman George Endowed Professor of Applied Neuroscience and Director of the Center for Paralysis Research at Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine. With a Ph.D. from Purdue University, Dr. Shi specializes in uncovering mechanisms of central nervous system trauma and diseases, and instituting new treatments through innovative experimentation. His pioneering approaches in the field include the double sucrose gap technique for recording action potential conduction and methods for neuronal membrane resealing using polyethylene glycol (PEG). His research contributions have significantly advanced the understanding of acrolein as a key pathological factor in spinal cord injury and multiple sclerosis. Further, Dr. Shi's research interests encompass the use of nanotechnology to improve drug delivery within nervous tissue and the incorporation of biomedical engineering principles to enhance neuronal repair and diagnosis. He aims to design innovative scaffolds for neuronal regeneration and utilizes bioadhesives for neuronal tissue repair.

Research Interests

Experience

Mari Hulman George Endowed Professor

— Present

Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN

Director of the Center for Paralysis Research.

Co-Founder

— Present

Andara Life Science Inc. • null

Co-founder of a biotechnology firm focused on neuroscience.

Associate Professor

— Present

Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN

Taught and conducted research in the Department of Basic Medical Sciences and Biomedical Engineering.

Assistant Professor

— Present

Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN

Worked in the Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering.

Assistant Professor

— Present

Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine • West Lafayette, IN

Conducted research in the Department of Basic Medical Sciences.

Associate Scientist

— Present

Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine • West Lafayette, IN

Worked on advanced neuroscience research projects.

Postdoctoral Fellow

— Present

University of North Carolina • Chapel Hill, NC

Conducted postdoctoral research in the Division of Neurosurgery.

Research Assistant

— Present

Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN

Assisted in various research projects.

Research Assistant

— Present

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

Supported neuroscience research efforts.

Research Assistant

— Present

University of North Texas • Denton, TX

Contributed to research in the Center for Network Neuroscience.

Research Associate

— Present

Shanghai Institute of Trauma and Orthopedics • Shanghai, China

Engaged in research on trauma and orthopedic injuries.

Resident Doctor

— Present

Rui-Jin Hospital • Shanghai, China

Managed orthopedic cases as a resident doctor.

Requirements for Purdue University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:135
Overall
Required:135
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in CS or related field Foundational concepts of computer science Data structures Computer architecture Operating systems Mathematics through differential equations Linear and matrix algebra
Application Checklist
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  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Resume
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • CS Supplementary Form
Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.