Dr. Rong Liu

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Biography

Rong Liu is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Carleton University. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering and a Master of Engineering from Northeastern University in China and the University of Wollongong in Australia, respectively. He earned his Ph.D. from Deakin University in Australia. Professor Liu's research interests are focused on high-temperature alloys, microstructure characterization, and computational fatigue life prediction in polycrystalline materials. His work explores the aging effects on creep resistance in nickel-based superalloys and the performance evaluation of advanced superalloys for industrial applications. Liu has established strong research collaborations with various organizations, including the National Research Council Canada and Kennametal Stellite Inc. He has been successful in securing funding from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada and other industrial partners. He has published numerous articles and conference proceedings on topics such as microstructural studies of alloys, creep performance characterization, and fatigue life predictions. His rigorous research contributes significantly to the field of materials engineering and the development of innovative high-performance materials for various applications.

Research Interests

Requirements for Carleton University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
PTE
Listening
Required:60
Reading
Required:60
Writing
Required:60
Speaking
Required:60
Overall
Required:60
Prerequisites
4-year Honours Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field
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Specialization Notes

Includes MEng and MASc options.