Wen Li

Dr. Wen Li is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Michigan State University's College of Engineering. She leads the MicroTechn Laboratory and is affiliated with the Institute for Quantitative Health Science & Engineering. Her research focuses on micro/nano systems for biomedical applications.

• Ph.D., California Institute of Technology (2009)
• M.S., California Institute of Technology (2004)
• M.E., Tsinghua University (2003)
• B.E., Tsinghua University (2001)

Her work spans MEMS/NEMS technologies, biomimetic devices, and neural interfaces, with applications in intraocular pressure monitoring and implantable neuroprosthetics. Current projects include diamond-based microelectrodes and graphene nanosensors for biomedical applications.

Recent publications highlight advancements in transparent neural arrays, wireless ocular sensors, and optogenetic interfaces. Her lab employs cutting-edge fabrication techniques for biomedical microsystems.

• Innovator of the Year Award (2024)
• NSF CAREER Award (2011)
• Best Paper Awards at IEEE EMBC, BioCAS, and 3M-NANO

Dr. Li's team has secured funding from NIH, NSF, Wellcome Trust, and the State of Michigan. The lab trains 4 PhD students, 3 undergraduates, and collaborates across disciplines.