Dr. Yan Liu

Professor

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Biography

Yan Liu is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Concordia University. He specializes in Cloud Computing, Distributed Systems, Software Architecture, and Software Performance Engineering. With a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Sydney, Australia, Liu has contributed to various fields related to software engineering and web-enabled applications through his teaching and research activities. He teaches courses such as COEN 345 Software Testing and Validation, COEN 244 Programming Methodology II, and COEN 498P/691P Programming in the Cloud. His extensive research interests include exploring advancements in cloud technologies and improving system performance, which are essential in today's digital and interconnected landscape.

Research Interests

Requirements for Concordia University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in cinematic arts or equivalent proficiency
Application Checklist
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  • CV/Resume and Filmography
  • Three letters of reference
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  • Research-Creation Thesis Proposal
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema; focuses on cinematic arts practice and research-creation.