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Samantha Li is a Professor at Boise State University's Micron School of Materials Science and Engineering, where she leads cutting-edge research in computational materials science and nanotechnology. She holds a doctorate in Nanomaterials from the University of Cambridge and has established herself as a leading researcher in DNA-templated molecular systems for quantum computing applications and sustainable materials development.
Education Background:
- Ph.D. in Nanomaterials, University of Cambridge, UK
- Postdoctoral Research Associate, Department of Physics, University of Florida (theoretical and computational studies of metal-fullerene nano-systems, hydrogen-storage materials, and metal oxide thin films)
- Research Scientist, Center for Materials Informatics, Kent State University (development of computational materials research code projects)
Professor Li's research spans multiple interdisciplinary domains with particular focus on computational materials design, quantum information science, and sustainable energy solutions. Her work integrates advanced computational modeling with experimental validation to develop novel materials for next-generation technologies. Key research thrusts include DNA-templated molecular systems for quantum computing, computational materials informatics for carbon capture, and sustainable energy materials. Her fingerprint analysis reveals significant contributions to density functional theory, DNA-based nanomaterials, transition metal dichalcogenides, and carbon dioxide capture materials.
Her publication record demonstrates a clear trajectory toward increasingly complex and impactful research, with a growing emphasis on quantum information systems and climate change mitigation technologies. Recent publications show a strategic shift toward integrating computational and crystallographic approaches for materials discovery, with particular emphasis on DNA-templated molecular design for quantum computing applications and computational approaches to carbon-capture materials.
Scientific Awards and Recognition:
- Boise State University's Top Ten Scholar Honored Faculty
- TMS (The Mineral, Metals and Materials Society) Young Leader Professional Development Award (2014)
- NIST's American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Program Fellowship
- Award in Materials Education, MRS (2024)
Professor Li currently serves as TMS Integrated Computational Materials Engineering Committee Programming Chair and leads two major research projects: 'Collaborative Research: Elements: Autonomous Molecular Design Cyberinfrastructure Development for Quantum Computation' funded by the National Science Foundation (2024-2027) and 'Design of DNA-Templated Molecular Dye Aggregates for Excitonic-Based Nanoscale Quantum Gates' funded by the U.S. Navy. Her research has been supported by multiple federal agencies including NIST and has resulted in over 100 research outputs with significant citation impact.
Her work contributes directly to UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in climate action and sustainable energy, through her research on carbon-capture materials and energy sustainability. She collaborates extensively with national laboratories and universities across the United States, building a robust research ecosystem focused on materials innovation for societal challenges.
