Dr. Zaiyi Liao

Professor

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Biography

Zaiyi Liao is a Professor in the Department of Architectural Science at Toronto Metropolitan University. He specializes in building automation, computational modeling, fire safety, wastewater treatment, indoor air quality, durability of building materials, and water resource management. With a Ph.D. from the University of Oxford, Liao has developed solutions for monitoring and assessing structural safety in the context of high-speed train platforms in China. His extensive experience includes consulting on building envelopes, optimizing performance in varying climatic conditions, and working on large-scale environmental projects. Liao integrates local traditions with Canadian building science principles in his projects, exemplified by his collaboration with students on a design for a self-sustaining organic farm in Yichang, China. This project highlighted the importance of blending local culture with modern sustainability practices. He actively engages with researchers and industry professionals to find innovative solutions for current challenges in architectural science.

Research Interests

Requirements for Toronto Metropolitan University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.33
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in chemical engineering or related field
Application Checklist
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  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • Statement of Interest
Specialization Notes

Department of Chemical Engineering