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Jessica Li serves as Professor in the Department of Educational Policy, Organization and Leadership within the College of Education at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. She holds additional affiliations with the Center for the Study of Global Gender Equity, Lemann Center for Brazilian Studies, Center for East Asian and Pacific Studies, and Siebel Center for Design.
Her research focuses on unleashing human potential through innovative human resource development strategies amid globalization and technological change. Key interests include:
- AI integration in workplace learning systems
- Mobile learning readiness across generations
- Corporate university development and talent management
- Cross-cultural comparisons of work values in BRIC countries
- Generational differences in Chinese workplace attitudes
Recent publications demonstrate strong emphasis on pandemic-era workplace adaptation, AI-human collaboration, and mobile learning technologies. Her work consistently bridges academic research with practical HRD applications across global contexts.
Notable awards include dual AHRD Excellence in Scholarly Practice Awards (2020, 2022) and Emerald Literati's Outstanding Paper recognition. Her editorial leadership spans multiple journals including Journal of Chinese Human Resource Management.
Professor Li actively contributes to faculty development initiatives and maintains strong connections with international research communities through BRIC country collaborations and China-focused studies. Her industry background with Motorola, Raytheon, and Nokia informs her practical approach to organizational development.
