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Hui Li is a Research Assistant Professor in Biological Systems Engineering at Washington State University (WSU), serving as Co-Site Director of the Center for Bioplastics and Biocomposites (CB2). Previously, Li held roles including Assistant Research Professor at WSU’s Composite Materials and Engineering Center and Postdoctoral Research Associate at WSU. Li holds a Ph.D. in Polymer Chemistry from the University of Idaho (2014), an M.S. in Wood Science and Technology (Beijing Forestry University, 2010), and a B.E. in Wood Science and Engineering (Beijing Forestry University, 2007).
Li’s research focuses on advancing sustainable materials, including bio-based polymers, composite recycling, and lignin chemistry. Key areas include developing lignin-based shape memory polymers, recycling carbon fiber-reinforced composites, and exploring applications of recycled wind turbine materials. Li’s work emphasizes environmental impact reduction through innovative composites and biobased alternatives.
Notable projects include
- Recycled Fiberglass Composites for Novel New Products
- Fire performance of recycled wind turbine composite panels
- Plastics Recycling Market Development for Washington State
Li’s research has produced over 30 peer-reviewed articles, with recent work addressing lignin valorization, permeable pavement systems, and chitin nanomaterials in construction. The studies highlight interdisciplinary approaches to sustainability in materials science and environmental engineering.
