Yifan Li

Dr. Yifan Li is an Associate Professor at Northumbria University in the Mechanical and Construction Engineering Department, specializing in micro-/nano-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS/NEMS) for sensors and actuators.

• PhD in Microsystems Engineering, University of Edinburgh (2008)
• BEng in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University (2003)

His research spans microfluidics, surface wetting, materials micro-engineering, flexible electronics, and sensing/actuation technologies. Recent work focuses on hydrogen microbubbles, strain-gated transducers, and wrinkle-patterned surfaces for advanced applications.

Scientific contributions include 45 peer-reviewed articles (h-index 23), a US patent application, and collaborations addressing UN Sustainable Development Goals in education and advanced manufacturing. He currently supervises PhD students and explores future directions in flexible electronics and sustainable technologies.

• US Patent Application: US20130252847