Research Interests: The Li Research Group specializes in leveraging structural chemistry to advance nano-optics and quantum physics. Our primary focus is on the controlled synthesis and programmable assembly of nanoparticles, as well as the mechanics and thermodynamics underlying nanoparticle interactions. We explore photon-electron and photon-phonon dynamics in nanostructured materials, with an emphasis on their applications in photonics, quantum engineering, and energy conversion. By integrating computational techniques—such as multiphysics modeling and advanced coding—with materials chemistry and high-throughput methods, we aim to accelerate the synthesis, assembly, and discovery of novel optical and quantum nanomaterials.