Qiong Li

Qiong Li is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, Technical University of Denmark (DTU), affiliated with The Hempel Foundation Coatings Science and Technology Centre (CoaST). Her work focuses on advanced epoxy coating systems for corrosion protection, particularly examining wettability, internal stress development, and crack formation mechanisms under industrial conditions.

Dr. Li's research spans critical areas in protective coatings technology:

• Quantification of curing-induced internal stresses in thermoset coatings
• Wettability dynamics on contaminated steel substrates
• Modification of barrier coatings with core-shell rubber particles
• Surface free energy interactions in water- and solvent-borne systems
• Crack initiation susceptibility in anticorrosive coatings
• Environmental effects on coating performance

Her publication trend (2022-2025) reveals a concentrated investigation into epoxy coating failure mechanisms, with increasing emphasis on industrial applicability and contamination challenges. Key patterns include systematic analysis of formulation variables (binders, fillers, rubber modifiers) and environmental parameters (humidity, temperature), demonstrating how molecular interactions govern macroscopic coating behavior.

Recognition includes:

• Creativity Award-COSI 2021 for innovative work on internal stress measurement

Dr. Li actively mentors PhD candidate A. Moshkriz on waterborne epoxy adhesion research while contributing to DTU's industrial collaboration framework. Her current project examines adhesion mechanisms in next-generation waterborne coatings, building on her completed doctoral work that established new methodologies for stress quantification in thermoset systems.

As a core researcher at CoaST, she operates within DTU's industry-integrated coatings ecosystem, utilizing advanced characterization facilities to bridge fundamental polymer science with real-world corrosion challenges in marine and infrastructure applications.