Gang Li

Dr. Gang Li serves as Professor in the Department of Engineering Mechanics within Clemson University's College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences. He joined the department in 2006 following research positions at the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign) and industry experience at Volkswagen China.

His educational background includes:

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2003)
• M.A.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, Dalhousie University (1999)
• M.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering, Tongji University (1996)
• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Tongji University (1993)

Dr. Li's research centers on computational modeling of nano/micro electromechanical systems (NEMS/MEMS), with specialized expertise in nanoscale thermal transport, energy conversion mechanisms, and advanced numerical methods. His work bridges theoretical mechanics and practical engineering applications, particularly in micro-power generation and thermoelectric material optimization. Current investigations focus on multiscale modeling approaches for quantum electrostatic analysis and strain effects in nanocomposite systems.

Analysis of his 2010-2012 publications reveals consistent methodological themes: computational efficiency through component mode synthesis, nanoscale thermal management for energy conversion, and flow-structure interactions for micro-power generation. These works demonstrate cross-disciplinary applications spanning thermal engineering, materials science, and fluid dynamics, with particular emphasis on numerical innovation for nanoscale system design.

Dr. Li maintains active membership in professional societies including ASME and IEEE, contributing to the mechanical engineering and computational mechanics communities through his research and academic service.