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Cheng Li is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Integrated Science and Technology at James Madison University (JMU), with a courtesy faculty appointment at Oregon State University's College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences. His research focuses on environmental microbiology and microbial electrochemical technologies (MET) to address climate change impacts and develop sustainable solutions like renewable energy production and pollution remediation.
Education: Ph.D. Biological & Ecological Engineering (Oregon State University, 2017), M.S. Agricultural Sciences (McNeese State University, 2010), B.S. Life Sciences (South China Agricultural University, 2006).
Research Interests: Environmental Microbiology, Microbial Electrochemical Technology, cable bacteria ecology, biofilm conductivity, and bioremediation strategies. His work leverages innovations in MET to engineer systems that harness microbial metabolic pathways for environmental applications.
Grants: Co-Principal Investigator on two Office of Naval Research grants (2021-2023 and 2017-2019) totaling ~$600K, focusing on iron roles in cable bacteria electron transfer and microbial fuel cell systems.
Labs/Teams: Active in interdisciplinary collaborations at Oregon State University’s College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences, with expertise in benthic microbial systems and electrochemical engineering.
