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Dr. Wei Li serves as Associate Professor and Associate Chair for Graduate Program in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Texas Tech University's Whitacre College of Engineering. His expertise bridges microfluidics, nanomaterials, and biomedical engineering with applications in cancer diagnostics and agricultural innovation.
His educational background includes:
- Postdoctoral Fellowship, Chemical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2011-2013)
- Ph.D. in Chemistry, University of Toronto (2010)
- M.S. in Chemical Engineering, University of Toronto (2005)
- B.S. in Chemistry, Wuhan University (1999)
Dr. Li's research centers on microfluidic platforms for circulating tumor cell isolation, responsive layer-by-layer nanofilms for cell capture/release, and biomedical microdevices. His work integrates soft materials, exosomes, and nanomaterials to create solutions for cancer diagnosis and cell microenvironment engineering. Recent publications demonstrate expansion into agricultural biofortification, particularly vitamin C enhancement in leafy greens and microgreens using novel hydrogel systems.
His publication trends (2023-2025) reveal three dominant themes: (1) Advanced microfluidic systems for tumor cell phenotyping and pathogen detection, (2) pH-responsive nanofilms with applications in drug delivery and diagnostics, and (3) Sustainable agricultural techniques using hydrogels and foliar sprays for nutrient biofortification. These streams converge on developing scalable biomedical and agricultural technologies with clinical and field applicability.
As Associate Chair for Graduate Program, Dr. Li oversees Chemical Engineering graduate education while mentoring students through his research group. His lab develops microfluidic prototypes for cancer detection, hollow glass microsphere-based pathogen isolation systems, and aeroponic growth platforms for nutrient-enhanced crops. Current projects focus on translating microfluidic devices from bench to bedside and expanding biofortification techniques to diverse horticultural crops.
