Jun Li's research aims to reduce energy consumption and assist in the decarbonization for the society. He is interested in investigating the chemistries of different polymers and the phenomena at various surfaces and interfaces, and then designing better-performed materials based on those understandings. He is also interested in studying the underlying physics of phase-change heat transfer and multiphase flow.
Lab
Li Research Group – ME 3130 / 475
ME Research Areas:
Materials & Mechanics
Thermodynamics & Heat Transfer
ME Impact Areas:
Energy Transition
Environment and Sustainability
Education
Ph.D. 2020, Mechanical Engineering, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
M.S. 2016, Mechanical Engineering, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
B.S. 2013, Mechanical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Professional Background
Richard and Barbara Nelson Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering, University of Minnesota, 2023-present
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Materials Science and Engineering, University of Michigan, 2021-2022
Postdoctoral Research Associate, Mechanical Science and Engineering, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 2020-2021
Scientific & Professional Societies
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR)
American Chemical Society (ACS)
