Research Interests: Wanze Li is a post-doctoral research associate in Dr. Qilin Li’s lab. She received her Ph.D. from the University of Delaware in 2023. Her Ph.D. research focused on the development of catalytic electrochemical processes for water purification, i.e., chloride oxidation, ammonia removal, and nitrate reduction. Currently, she is working on selective membranes for electrodialysis to recover nutrients from urine.
Background: Outside of her professional pursuits, Dr. Li enjoys traveling and learning about different cultures. She is also an advocate for STEM education, often engaging in outreach activities to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers. In her free time, she likes hiking, photography, and cooking.
Education:
Ph.D, Environmental Engineering
– University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware, 2023
Post Doctoral Researcher, Environmental Engineering
– Rice University, Houston, Texas, 2026
Contact Information: Wanze.Li@rice.edu