Peng Li

Dr. Peng Li is an Associate Professor in the C. Eugene Bennett Department of Chemistry at West Virginia University since 2016. His research focuses on acoustic wave-based microfluidic technologies for cell manipulation, separation, and biomedical applications. Key achievements include developing the standing surface acoustic wave (SSAW) platform for cell co-culture, high-throughput sorting, and acoustic separation of circulating tumor cells. Dr. Li's work bridges engineering and biology, with applications in diagnostics and nanomedicine.

Research interests span acoustic tweezers, lab-on-a-chip systems, and vibrating sharp-edge spray ionization (VSSI). His group has pioneered compact digital sensing platforms and received notable awards, including the 2022 RCM Beynon Prize and NSF Career Grant (2022). Collaborations span institutions like the National Science Foundation and NIH, with funding for projects like VSSI technology development.

• Key Awards:
  • 2022 RCM Beynon Prize
  • 2021 Eli Lilly Young Investigator Award
  • NIH R01 Grant (2019)
• Labs/Teams: The Li Group specializes in acoustofluidics and microfluidic biosensors.

Publications highlight advancements in acoustic cell sorting, nanoparticle manipulation, and mass spectrometry integration, with high-impact journals like PNAS and Lab on a Chip. Current efforts focus on portable diagnostic systems and next-generation microfluidic platforms.