Li Ma

Dr. Li Ma serves as a Professor of Physics within the Department of Biochemistry, Chemistry, and Physics at Georgia Southern University's College of Science and Mathematics. She maintains her primary office at the Statesboro Campus in the Math-Physics Building, Room 1003, and can be reached via phone at (912) 478-5950.

Education:

• B.E. in Optics & Fine Mechanics from Changchun Institute of Technology
• M.S. in Solid State Physics from Graduate School of Chinese Academy of Sciences
• Ph.D. in Bioinorganic Chemistry from the University of Georgia
• Postdoctoral Research at University of California, Irvine

Research Interests: Dr. Ma's interdisciplinary work bridges physics and biochemistry, specializing in synthesizing and characterizing novel materials for medical diagnostics, therapeutic applications, and luminescent technologies. Her experimental approach leverages advanced spectroscopic methodologies—including photoluminescence, optical absorption, electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR), and liquid chromatography—to investigate optical, magnetic, and structural properties of free radicals, transition metals, and rare earth centers across bulk materials, nanoparticles, and quantum dots. This research directly supports pharmaceutical innovation, particularly in preclinical drug development for blood substitutes and stroke treatment therapies.

Professional Contributions: With over 100 peer-reviewed publications and two book chapters, Dr. Ma actively shapes her field through frequent invited presentations at national and international scientific conferences. Her teaching portfolio includes foundational physics courses (PHYS 2211/2212), advanced laboratory instruction (PHYS 4421/4422), and specialized graduate training in preclinical drug development (PHYS 7330), reflecting her dual expertise in academic research and pharmaceutical R&D executive experience.