Li Junguo

Li Junguo is a Research Professor at the School of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech), where he also serves as Assistant Dean of the Clean Energy Institute. He joined SUSTech in 2019 and was promoted to Research Professor in January 2024. Prior to this, he worked as an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Coal Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) from 2014 to 2019. His academic journey began with a Bachelor's degree in Mineral Processing Engineering from China University of Mining and Technology in 2008, followed by a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering and Technology from the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, completed in January 2014.

His educational background includes:

• 2004-2008: B.S. in Mineral Processing Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology
• 2009-2014: Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering and Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences

Professor Li's research focuses on the clean conversion of carbon-containing fuels, carbon materials development, fluidization engineering, and scale-up fundamentals. His work spans both fundamental and applied research, with particular emphasis on sustainable energy solutions that address carbon neutrality goals. He investigates pyrolysis and gasification characteristics of various fuels, develops high-performance carbon materials for diverse applications, and studies soil improvement techniques. His research on fluidized bed reactors explores flow characteristics and scale-up mechanisms critical for industrial applications.

His publication record demonstrates a strong focus on sustainable energy solutions and carbon management. Recent work emphasizes green methanol production as a pathway to carbon neutrality, advanced biomass conversion technologies, and innovative approaches to coal water slurry processing. His research integrates chemical engineering principles with environmental sustainability goals, particularly addressing China's carbon reduction targets. The interdisciplinary nature of his work bridges energy engineering, materials science, and environmental remediation.

Professor Li has received numerous honors and awards for his contributions to science and engineering:

• Second Prize for Innovation of the China Invention Association Entrepreneurship Award (2024)
• Academic Editor of the Journal of Fuel Chemistry and Technology (2021, 2023)
• Shenzhen High-level Professional Talent (Category D, 2019)
• Member of the Youth Innovation Promotion Association of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (2019)
• "Shanxi Talent" Young Outstanding Talent (2019)
• Second Prize of Science and Technology Progress Award of Chinese Society of Particulate Science (2018)

As a research leader, Professor Li has secured significant funding for his work, including projects under the National Key R&D Program, National Natural Science Foundation of China, and various industry collaborations. His current research portfolio includes high-value utilization of domestic sludge, key technologies for low-rank coal processing, and large-scale treatment of low-calorific-value municipal solid waste. He also serves as the project leader for the Shenzhen Low-Quality Coal Comprehensive Utilization Engineering Research Center. In addition to his research activities, he teaches graduate courses in Industrial Product Dissection and Transformation Practice and Engineering Ethics.

Professor Li leads the Clean Energy Institute at SUSTech, where his team focuses on developing technologies for carbon-neutral energy systems. His laboratory work emphasizes practical applications of fundamental research, particularly in the areas of biomass conversion, coal utilization, and carbon material synthesis. The institute collaborates with both domestic and international partners to advance sustainable energy solutions.