Tai-De Li

Dr. Tai-De Li serves as Research Associate Professor at the Advanced Science Research Center (ASRC) of the City University of New York (CUNY), concurrently managing the Surface Science Facility since 2015. His academic journey includes a PhD in Physics from Georgia Institute of Technology, postdoctoral research at UC Berkeley and Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, and undergraduate/master's training at National Taiwan University.

His educational credentials:

• National Taiwan University: Undergraduate and Master's degrees
• Georgia Institute of Technology: PhD in Physics

Dr. Li's research centers on mechanical-biochemical interfaces in biological systems (cytoskeleton actin networks, thylakoid membranes) and surface science applications for 2D semiconductor thin films. His work bridges fundamental biophysics with nanoelectronics development, characterized by extensive cross-disciplinary collaborations across physics, chemistry, biology, and engineering disciplines. Current investigations focus on nanoscale material properties essential for next-generation electronic devices.

Analysis of his 2022-2025 publications reveals dominant themes in energy materials (perovskite solar cells, lithium-sulfur batteries, fuel cells) and biomimetic systems (peptide-based nanomaterials, 2D interfaces). His output demonstrates consistent high-impact contributions to nanoscience, with particular emphasis on interfacial phenomena governing device performance in energy conversion and storage applications.

As Surface Science Facility Manager, Dr. Li oversees critical instrumentation for surface characterization, supporting ASRC's research ecosystem. His leadership enables advanced studies of nanoscale mechanical, electrical, and biochemical properties across multiple research groups. Current projects involve collaborations on peptide nanofibers, semiconductor interfaces, and energy materials requiring precise surface analysis capabilities.