Dr. Yusi Miao

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Yusi Miao is a Postdoctoral Fellow Trainee in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the University of British Columbia. She received her PhD from the University of California, Irvine. Her areas of expertise include optical imaging and biphotonics, with a focus on the development and clinical translation of functional optical coherence tomography (OCT) systems for retinal imaging. Dr. Miao is interested in potential collaborations in clinical and pre-clinical settings, particularly in leveraging custom-built in vivo label-free 3D microscopes and ophthalmoscopes for innovative research. Her work contributes to the fields of ophthalmic imaging and eye-brain disease, addressing critical inquiries related to vision and health.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of British Columbia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.