معرفی
Dr. Michael Y. Li is a Professor in the Department of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences at the University of Alberta, where he has been since 2004. He also serves as Director of the Information Research Laboratory (IRL) and the Course-based Master's Program in Modeling, Data, and Predictions (MDP@ualberta).
- Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics (University of Alberta, 1993)
- M.Sc. and B.Sc. in Mathematics (Jilin University, China)
Research Interests: Dr. Li specializes in Nonlinear Differential Equations and Dynamical Systems, applying these to Mathematical Biology, Infectious Disease Modeling, and Public Health. His work focuses on:
- Viral Dynamics: HIV, HTLV-I, and influenza infections, including immune responses and treatment effects.
- Network Systems: Stability analysis, synchronization, and hierarchical control in coupled differential equations.
- Public Health Modeling: Tuberculosis in Aboriginal communities, HIV incidence estimation, and pandemic response strategies.
Publication Trends: Recent articles emphasize COVID-19 dynamics, HIV persistence, and network stability, with applications to epidemiology, immunology, and robotics. His work bridges theoretical mathematics and real-world public health.
Scientific Awards:
- McCalla Research Professor (2010)
- Tang Ao-Qing Professor (2009)
- NSERC Postdoctoral Fellowship (1993-94)
- Ralph E. Powe ORAU Award (1998)
- NSF Grants (1996-99, 2000-03)
- CFI New Opportunities Fund (2003-07)
Advising and Grants: Dr. Li supervises graduate students in mathematical biology and network dynamics. He has secured NSERC Discovery Grants, NSF funding, and MITACS collaborations. His research integrates analytical, statistical, and numerical methods.
Labs and Teams: Dr. Li leads the Information Research Laboratory (IRL), which provides Alberta influenza projections, and the MDP@ualberta program, training students in modeling and data science. He collaborates with virologists at the Li Ka-Shing Institute of Virology and public health institutions in Alberta and China.
