Dr. Yiliu Tu

Professor

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Biography

Professor Tu is a faculty member in the Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering at the University of Calgary, specializing in advanced manufacturing and production engineering. With an extensive academic background including a BSc and MSc in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering from Huazhong University of Science and Technology and a PhD in Production Engineering from Aalborg University, he has held various academic positions, ranging from lecturer to assistant professor across several prestigious universities. His current research focuses on One-of-a-Kind Production (OKP) systems, ultra-fast laser micro/nano-machining, and lifecycle quality control in complex product manufacturing. A prolific author, he has contributed over 200 research papers and six books to the field. He holds professional engineer status and is a senior member of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers. His research aims to improve efficiency and reduce costs in manufacturing, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises in Canada, thus contributing to the advancement of the Canadian manufacturing sector and addressing labour market challenges.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2005-01-01 — Present

University of Calgary • Calgary, AB, Canada

Teaching and conducting research in the Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering.

Post-Doctoral Research Fellow

— Present

Aalborg University • Aalborg, Denmark

Conducted research in production engineering.

Assistant Professor

— Present

City University of Hong Kong • Hong Kong

Engaged in teaching and research in manufacturing engineering.

Senior Lecturer

— Present

University of Canterbury • New Zealand

Taught courses and supervised research in mechanical engineering.

Awards

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SCHULICH School of Engineering Teaching Achievement Award

2020-01-01
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Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering Research Excellence Award

2007-01-01
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CFI New Opportunity Fund Award

2003-01-01
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SCHULICH School of Engineering Teaching Achievement Award

2018-01-01

Courses

ENMF 514 Integrated Manufacturing Systems ENMF 527 Project Engineering ENME 624 Fundamentals Pipeline Economics ENMF 618 Manufacturing Optimization

Requirements for University of Calgary

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:97
GRE General
Verbal
Required:150
Quantitative
Required:159
Analytical Writing
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:5.5
Prerequisites
4-year Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent 3rd or 4th year course in Theory of Computation 3rd or 4th year course in Software Engineering 3rd or 4th year course in Systems (OS, Compilers, Networking) 3rd or 4th year course in Application (AI, Graphics, Databases)
Application Checklist
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Two Letters of Reference
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science Master's program. GRE scores are expected for international students.