معرفی
Dr. Weiyang (Fiona) Li is the William P. Harris Career Development Associate Professor of Engineering at Dartmouth College's Thayer School of Engineering, Department of Materials Science & Engineering. Her research focuses on energy materials and functional nanomaterials for advanced battery systems, including sodium-ion and lithium-sulfur batteries. She holds a BS/MS from Nankai University (China) and a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from Washington University in St. Louis, followed by postdoctoral work at Stanford University with Yi Cui.
- Educations:
- Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Nankai University (2004)
- Master of Science in Chemistry, Nankai University (2007)
- PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Washington University (2011)
Research Interests: Design of nanomaterials for energy storage, electrochemical engineering, sodium batteries, and renewable energy systems. Her work emphasizes tailored material architectures to enhance battery performance and safety.
Key Research Trends: Recent publications highlight advancements in sodium metal anode stabilization, low-temperature battery operation, and innovative electrolyte designs. Her lab explores 2D nanomaterials, sulfur encapsulation, and electrocatalytic CO₂ reduction.
- Awards:
- NSF CAREER Award (2023)
- Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award (2022)
- NASA Early Career Faculty Award (2018)
Advising & Grants: Advises PhD student Peiyu Wang. Active in securing grants for projects like Arctic energy systems and sodium-gas batteries. Collaborates with institutions like the Irving Institute for Energy and Stanford University.
Labs & Teams: Leads the Fiona Li Group, focusing on energy materials innovation. Engages in interdisciplinary collaborations to bridge nanotechnology and sustainable energy solutions.
