Jun Li (chemist)
Jun Li | |
|---|---|
| 李军 | |
| Alma mater | Wuhan University Princeton University Cornell University |
| Known for | Nanomaterials Electrochemistry Sustainability |
| Awards | Fellow of National Academy of Inventors (2019) Fellow of Royal Society of Chemistry (2021) Fellow of International Association of Advanced Materials (2022) Distinguished Professor, Kansas State University (2023) NASA Ames Honor Award |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Nanomaterials Batteries Electrocatalysis 2D Materials Electrochemistry |
| Doctoral advisor | Héctor D. Abruña |
| Other academic advisors | Giacinto Scoles |
| Website | www |
Jun Li (born 1966) is a distinguished professor of chemistry at Kansas State University known for his research in nanoscience and nanomaterials. He is a fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry, the National Academy of Inventors, and the International Association of Advanced Materials.[1][2][3]
He has published over 180 journal articles with h-index 59, proceeding papers, and book chapters, and is the co-inventor of over 30 nanotechnology patent applications. He co-edited a book on Biosensors based on Nanomaterials and Devices in 2014. He is a recipient of the 2005 Nano 50 Innovator Awards by Nanotech Briefs.[4][5]
Bildung
Li completed his Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry at Wuhan University in China.[1]
He pursued a Master of Science degree in chemistry at Princeton University.[2]
He completed his Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from Princeton University, under the guidance of his co-advisors, Giacinto Scoles and Keng S. Liang.[4]
He carried out his postdoctoral research in electrochemistry under the guidance of Héctor D. Abruña at Cornell University.[1][2][6]
Career
Li held the position ofa senior scientist at NASA Ames Research Center from September 2000 – June 2007.[7][8]
He served as a tenured associate professor at Kansas State University from July 1, 2007 to June 2012 and a full professor from July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2023 at Kansas State University.[2][9]
Since July 1, 2023, Li has held the position of University Distinguished Professor at Kansas State University.[1][10]
Forschung
Li's research is primarily centered on nanomaterials, renewable energy, and electrochemistry. His research in nanoscience and nanotechnology focuses on exploring uses of micro- and nano-scale devices across diverse areas such as chemical and biochemical analysis, biomedical applications, energy transformation and storage, environmental surveillance, and electronics. A large set of his research is focused on a special type of nanostructured carbon materials, i.e., vertically aligned carbon nanofibers (VACNFs).[1][2][4][11]
Nanomaterials and composite materials
- Focusing on slender 1D nanofibers (such as carbon nanotubes, nanofibers, and inorganic nanowires), as well as flat 2D nanomaterials (like graphene and graphene oxide).[1]
- Constructing 3D hybrid structures using these nanomaterials.
- Giving particular attention to the core of nanocarbon and the functional outer layers of nanomaterials.
Development of biosensors
- Crafting nanostructured electrodes for the detection of specific nucleic acids and protease activities.[2]
- Employing nanoscale dielectrophoresis for the capture and identification of viruses and bacteria.
Energy conversion and storage
- Designing three-dimensional structures using hybrid materials with core and shell components.[5]
- Applying these materials in lithium-ion batteries, supercapacitors, electrocatalysts, and dye-sensitized solar cells.
Awards and honors
- Member of the carbon nanotube logic circuit team of NASA Turning Goals Into Reality (TGIR) Award (2005)
- NASA Ames Honor Award for excellence in Commercialization and Technology Transfer (2005)[12]
- Nano 50 Innovator Awards by Nanotech Briefs for pioneering achievements in advancing the state of the art in nanotechnology (2005)[13]
- Professorial Performance Award, Kansas State University (2018)
- The Segebrecht Award by Kansas State University (2018)[14]
- Fellow of National Academy of Inventors (Since 2019)
- Fellow of Royal Society of Chemistry (Since 2021)
- Fellow of International Association of Advanced Materials (Since 2022)
- Elected as University Distinguished Professor, Kansas State University (2023)
Selected publications
- Li, Jun; Ng, Hou Tee; Cassell, Alan; Fan, Wendy; Chen, Hua; Ye, Qi; Koehne, Jessica; Han, Jie; Meyyappan, M. (1 May 2003). "Carbon Nanotube Nanoelectrode Array for Ultrasensitive DNA Detection". Nano Letters. 3 (5): 597–602. doi:10.1021/nl0340677.
- Li, Jun; Ye, Qi; Cassell, Alan; Ng, Hou Tee; Stevens, Ramsey; Han, Jie; Meyyappan, M. (14 April 2003). "Bottom-up approach for carbon nanotube interconnects". Applied Physics Letters. 82 (15): 2491–2493. doi:10.1063/1.1566791.
References
- ^ a b c d e f "Dr. Jun Li". Kansas State University.
- ^ a b c d e f "K-State names newest university distinguished professors". Little Apple Post. 26 April 2023.
- ^ "Fellows". National Academy of Inventors.
- ^ a b c "Jun Li". Research.com.
- ^ a b "Jun Li". IEEE TNANO.
- ^ "Abruña Electrochemistry". Cornell University.
- ^ "Carbon nanofibre forest cuts thermal resistance". Electronics Weekly. 23 November 2005.
- ^ "Astrogram - NASA" (PDF). Ames Research Center.
- ^ "Dr. Jun Li". Johnson Cancer Research Center.
- ^ "Fourteen Kansas State University graduate students receive cancer research awards totaling $95,439". WIBW-TV. 3 May 2021.
- ^ "Editors | Scientific Reports". Nature (journal).
- ^ "NASA Ames Honor Awards" (PDF). NASA Ames History Archives.
- ^ "Nano 50 Awards announced". Foresight Institute. 22 July 2005.
- ^ "Chemistry professor receives 2018 Segebrecht award". Kansas State University.