Sichi Li
About Sichi Li
Sichi Li is a Postdoctoral Researcher at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory with extensive experience in hypothesis-driven research, focusing on atomistic and numerical modeling. He holds a PhD in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering from the University of Notre Dame and has a strong background in quantum chemistry and related fields.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Sichi Li has been employed as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory since 2019. In this role, Li engages in advanced research that involves hypothesis-driven studies and atomistic modeling. The laboratory focuses on various scientific challenges, including those related to energy and environmental materials, aligning with Li's research interests and expertise.
Education and Expertise
Sichi Li holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering from the University of Notre Dame, where studies were conducted from 2014 to 2019. Li also completed a Master's degree in Computer Science at Georgia Institute of Technology from 2020 to 2023. Li's educational background includes a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Chemical and Environmental Engineering from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, obtained from 2010 to 2014. Li's expertise encompasses quantum chemistry, free energy sampling, reaction kinetics, and solid-state physics.
Research Experience
Prior to joining Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Sichi Li gained significant research experience as a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Notre Dame from 2014 to 2019. Li also served as a Visiting Research Scholar at Purdue University for two months in 2018 and completed a Scientist Internship at BASF in 2017. Li's research involves utilizing regression models and experimental design to investigate the physical chemistry of functional materials related to environmental and energy applications.
International Study Experience
Sichi Li has international study experience, having been an Exchange Student at the University of Minnesota in 2013 for 11 months. This experience contributed to Li's understanding of chemical engineering principles in a diverse academic environment, enhancing the overall educational journey.