Dr. Yi Liu

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Yi Liu is an Assistant Professor at the Eberly College of Science, focusing on the fields of organic synthesis, biocatalysis, protein engineering, and organometallic catalysis. His research primarily addresses synthetic challenges through the use of metalloenzymes and advanced techniques in protein engineering. His lab aims to broaden the applications of biocatalysis in organic synthesis, exploring challenges such as expanding the types of enzymes used in catalysis and discovering new enzymatic transformations. Yi's group engages in studies bridging enzyme research and catalytic strategies that advance synthetic applications. He has a rich academic background including a postdoctoral position at Cornell University, a Ph.D. from McGill University, an MSc from Memorial University of Newfoundland, and a B.S. from Xiangtan University. Throughout his career, he has made significant contributions to various prestigious journals and has been recognized with awards such as the Chinese Government Award for Outstanding Self-Finance Students Abroad in 2021 and the Pall Dissertation Award for Research Excellence in 2020.

Research Interests

Awards

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Chinese Government Award

2021-01-01
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Udho, Parsini, Diwan Award

2021-01-01
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Pall Dissertation Award

2020-01-01

Requirements for Pennsylvania State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
GRE General
Prerequisites
Master's degree in related field for PhD Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution
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GRE scores are highly recommended but not strictly required for Applied Linguistics.