Dr. Tong Yu

Professor

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Biography

Tong Yu is a Professor in the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Alberta, specializing in Environmental Engineering. His research primarily focuses on biological processes in engineered natural environmental systems, particularly biological processes related to biofilms and microsensor techniques. He has conducted significant studies on wastewater treatment, drinking water distribution systems, river sediments, and oil sands tailing water. Yu has developed a unique Microsensor Laboratory for Environmental Biofilm Studies in Canada, which has yielded three-dimensional mappings of oxygen distribution in biofilms using advanced laboratory apparatus. His current research emphasizes the applications of microsensor techniques in environmental engineering, including the treatment of oil sands tailings water. Yu has contributed to numerous publications in reputable journals and conferences, discussing topics such as oxygen penetration in wastewater biofilms and the evaluation of microelectrodes for environmental applications.

Research Interests

Courses

CIV E 429 - Environmental Engineering Design Fundamentals ENV E 440 - Facility Design

Requirements for University of Alberta

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Management
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of reference
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Personal Statement
  • Official Transcripts (upon admission)
Specialization Notes

Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management