Dr. Yan Liu

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Yan Liu is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Carleton University. Dr. Liu's research focuses on the development and dissemination of innovative psychometric statistical methods, with an emphasis on well-being and cognitive development. He has explored and applied causal models, propensity score matching, and mediation models in psychological research. His recent projects have involved the analysis of complex, longitudinal multilevel data, particularly using mixture distributions and zero-inflated distributions. A significant aspect of his work includes analyzing large-scale assessment text data through the integration of machine learning and natural language processing techniques. Liu combines these assessments with eye-tracking methods to study cognitive processes. His scholarly output includes numerous publications in reputable journals, providing insights into various aspects of psychological assessment, educational effectiveness, and the role of technology in cognitive development.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

Carleton University • Ottawa, ON

Teaching and conducting research in psychology with a focus on psychometric and statistical methods.

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.