Xiang Li
دانشیار · Process control and simulation in chemical engineering
Queen's University at Kingstonمعرفی
Dr. Xiang Li is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Queen's University, affiliated with the Smith Engineering Faculty. His email is xl14@queensu.ca, and his office is located in Dupuis 403. He holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering from McMaster University, an M.Eng. in Systems Engineering from Zhejiang University, and a B.Eng. in Industrial Automation, also from Zhejiang University. After completing a postdoctoral fellowship at MIT, he joined Queen's University in 2011.
His research focuses on optimizing complex engineering systems under uncertainty, with emphasis on energy and water networks, production planning, and data-driven optimization techniques. Key areas include mixed-integer programming, stochastic optimization, and supply chain management. His work bridges theoretical advancements and practical applications in chemical engineering.
Dr. Li has been recognized with an NSERC Discovery Grant (Early Career Supplement). His research outputs span computational biology (e.g., nucleosome positioning, histone mutations) and traditional chemical engineering domains, reflecting interdisciplinary interests. His lab develops novel algorithms and software tools for system design and control.
- Education:
- PhD (2009): Chemical Engineering, McMaster University
- M.Eng. (2003): Systems Engineering, Zhejiang University
- B.Eng. (2000): Industrial Automation, Zhejiang University
- Awards:
- NSERC Discovery Grant with Early Career Researcher Supplement
His advising efforts and grant activities are central to advancing interdisciplinary engineering solutions. Current projects involve energy-water nexus systems, optimization under uncertainty, and data-driven methodologies.
