Shao Wei Li
About Shao Wei Li
Shao Wei Li is a Staff Research Scientist at Carbon, specializing in organic chemistry and color measurement techniques. He has extensive experience in research and development roles at HP and Johnson Matthey, contributing to advancements in 3D printing and polymer materials.
Work at Carbon
Shao Wei Li has been serving as a Staff Research Scientist at Carbon since 2022. In this role, he focuses on developing coating formulations that enhance the aesthetic appearance and surface functionality of 3D printed parts. His work contributes to advancing the capabilities of Carbon's 3D printing technology, particularly in the area of color and material properties.
Education and Expertise
Shao Wei Li holds a PhD in Organic Chemistry from the Shanghai Institute of Organic Chemistry. He has also completed postdoctoral studies at both Clemson University and the University of South Alabama. His expertise includes color and particle size measurement, utilizing tools such as colorimeters, UV-Vis spectrophotometers, and Mastersizers. He has a strong background in developing polyurethane polymer resins and conducting experiments for precise color matching.
Previous Experience at HP
Prior to his current position, Shao Wei Li worked at HP for seven years, from 2015 to 2022, in various roles including Expert R&D Chemist, Material Scientist, and Ink Chemist. His tenure at HP involved significant contributions to research and development in materials for printing technologies, particularly in the Greater San Diego Area.
Background in Research and Development
Shao Wei Li began his career as a Research and Development Chemist at Johnson Matthey from 1995 to 1999. He has extensive experience in designing experiments to test pigment dispersions in polymer resins and has been instrumental in launching products such as EPU 46 direct colorization, which allows for the creation of 3D printed parts in a variety of colors.
Technical Contributions
Shao Wei Li has developed innovative approaches to enhance the stability and shelf life of products through accelerated stability testing. His work includes formulating polyurethane polymer resins for 3D elastomer parts and ensuring precise color matching in Pantone LAB and RGB color spaces, which is critical for applications requiring specific aesthetic qualities.