Dr. Tim Xing

Associate Professor

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Biography

Tim Xing is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at Carleton University. He received his B.Sc. from Anhui Normal University and his Ph.D. from Leicester Polytechnic, England. His research focuses on the molecular mechanisms of plant disease resistance, particularly through the identification and manipulation of key signal transduction pathways to enhance plant resistance to pathogen attacks. He is interested in the roles of plant hormones and sugar signaling in plant growth and development, and employs functional genomics and proteomics approaches to understand the molecular mechanisms at the protein structure and interaction network levels. Throughout his academic career, he has published numerous papers detailing these interactions and the advancements made in plant signaling and defense mechanisms.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Carleton University • Ottawa, Ontario

Teaching and conducting research in the field of plant biology, focusing on disease resistance and signaling pathways.

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.