Lingyun Li

Lingyun Li is a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) since 2011, focusing on analytical method development using LC-MS/MS in glycomics, metabolomics, and proteomics. They are affiliated with the Linhardt Research Labs at the Center for Biotechnology and Interdisciplinary Studies.

Education:

• Ph.D., Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Northeastern University (2006)
• M.S., Chemistry, Peking University (2000)
• B.S., Chemistry, Peking University (1997)

Research centers on high-throughput LC-MS/MS techniques for sphingolipid, glycomics, metabolomics, and proteomics analysis across cells and tissues. Their work bridges analytical chemistry and biomedical applications through advanced mass spectrometry.

Scientific awards:

• Douglas and Irene DeVivo Award of Barnett Institute for Outstanding Graduate Student (2005)
• Vice President Award, Genzyme Corp. (2008, 2009)

Professional societies:

• American Society of Mass Spectrometry
• American Chemical Society