Ying Li

Dr. Ying Li is a Professor and Pioneer Natural Resources Faculty Fellow III in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M University, with joint affiliation in Chemical Engineering. She directs the Laboratory for Low Carbon Energy and Sustainable Environment.

Education includes Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering Sciences from University of Florida (2007), M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Lehigh University (2004), and B.E./M.E. in Thermal Engineering from Zhejiang University (1999/2002). Research spans nanomaterials, CO2 conversion, solar energy, and environmental technologies.

Key research areas:

• Nanomaterial design for energy conversion
• Photocatalytic/electrochemical CO2 reduction
• Advanced water treatment technologies
• Energy storage systems
• Nanomedicine development

Recognitions include Royal Society of Chemistry Fellow (2022) and NSF CAREER Award (2013). Research focuses on developing sustainable solutions for energy and environmental challenges, with particular emphasis on carbon-neutral technologies.