Xueqi Li

Xueqi (Shirley) Li is a Research Specialist and Lab Manager in the Department of Food Science and Technology at the University of California Davis, working under Prof. Selina Wang. She holds an M.S. in Food Science and Technology from UC Davis and a B.E. in the same field from Jiangnan University, China.

• Research focus on olive oil chemistry, underutilized crops, and agricultural byproduct upcycling
• Active professional olive oil taster since 2017
• Collaborates with undergraduate researchers and industry partners

Her recent publications concentrate on food chemistry analysis, particularly in olive oil quality, byproduct valorization, and analytical methodology development. Key themes include chemical stability, sensory evaluation, and sustainability applications. She has contributed to 15+ peer-reviewed studies since 2013.