Yiming Li

Yiming Li is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Southern University of Science and Technology's School of of Engineering. His research focuses on cutting-edge 3D super-resolution imaging techniques and their biological applications, with expertise spanning optical instrumentation, theoretical optics, and advanced imaging algorithms developed during his postdoctoral work at EMBL and Yale University.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Biophysics, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (2010-2015)
• M.Sc. in Medical Physics, Heidelberg University (2009-2010)
• B.Eng. in Biomedical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University (2005-2009)

Research Interests: Dr. Li specializes in developing advanced 3D super-resolution microscopy techniques with particular expertise in single-molecule localization microscopy, point spread function engineering, and real-time 3D imaging systems. His work bridges optical physics and biological applications, enabling nanoscale observation of cellular processes. His software earned first place in the SMLM Challenge 2016, the field's most prestigious software contest.

Publication Trends: Dr. Li's research shows a clear progression from fundamental algorithm development to comprehensive imaging system design, with increasing emphasis on real-time 3D applications. His publications in Nature Methods, Nature Communications, and other high-impact journals demonstrate consistent innovation in super-resolution microscopy, particularly in point spread function calibration, aberration correction, and biological applications at the nanoscale level.

Scientific Awards:

• National Overseas High-level Talents (Youth Program) (2020)
• Shenzhen Overseas High-level Talents Category B
• EMBL-EIPOD Marie Curie Postdoc Fellowship (2016-2019)
• Karlsruhe School of Optics and Photonics Fellowship (2010-2013)
• International Symposium on Biomedical Imaging Travel Grant (2013)

Professional Activities: As a PhD supervisor at SUSTech, Dr. Li mentors graduate students in biomedical engineering. He serves as a reviewer for top journals including Nature Methods, Light: Science & Applications, and Optics Letters. His laboratory maintains active international collaborations with EMBL, Yale University, Oxford University, and Cambridge University, facilitating cross-institutional research in advanced imaging techniques.

Research Laboratory: Dr. Li leads an active research group focused on next-generation imaging technologies, operating under the website https://li-lab-sustech.github.io/. His laboratory combines theoretical optics, software development, and biological applications to push the boundaries of what's possible in optical microscopy for cellular and subcellular observation.