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Yu Li is a Professor of Modern Languages & Literatures at Loyola Marymount University (LMU), affiliated with the Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts. She holds a doctorate in Linguistics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Her work focuses on interdisciplinary language studies, cultural exploration, and community-engaged learning. Li coordinates LMU’s Chinese program and advocates for cross-cultural understanding through courses on Chinese calligraphy, linguistics, and cultural studies. Her research interests include linguistic landscapes, the Chinese writing system, and the application of technology in education, such as VR projects to enhance multicultural engagement.
Li’s research spans computational methods (e.g., algorithm design, data-driven social studies) and cultural analysis (e.g., linguistic landscapes in LA’s Chinatowns, cross-cultural kinship). Notable projects include a VR library tour designed by her students and a book on the Chinese writing system’s interdisciplinary perspectives. She emphasizes LMU’s mission to educate the whole person through transformative, collaborative learning experiences.
Her academic contributions address diverse fields, from sports science (e.g., sled-pull training for athletes) to telehealth equity and hate speech analysis. Li fosters a community of scholars and students dedicated to cultural exchange and critical thinking, reflecting her belief that language and culture are foundational to human connection.
