Brief Bio

Dr. Baikun Li is a Centennial Professor of Environmental Engineering at the University of Connecticut (UConn). Her current research also includes water/soil electrochemical sensors, real-time water quality monitoring, and self-sustained wastewater treatment.

Dr. Li has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals. She has been recognized with awards such as the Al Geib Professorship and the Woman of Innovation award. She was inducted into the Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering in 2017. She is also dedicated to teaching and mentoring graduate and undergraduate students. Her research group, "Bioenergy and Biosensor," has hosted many visitors and collaborated with industry partners in Connecticut.

Dr. Li has published over 180 peer-reviewed journal papers. Dr. Li has served as the Associate Editor for Environmental Research, Journal of Environmental Engineering (ASCE-JEE), CLEAN-Soil, Air, Water, and Journal of Air & Waste Management Association (JAWMA). Dr. Li’s research has been supported by National Science Foundation (NSF), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Defense (DoD), United State Geology Survey (USGS) and industrial partners, with the total fund about $8 million. Dr. Li has extensively supervised and mentored undergraduate and graduate student, including over 30 undergraduate researchers, 18 Master students, and 14 Ph.D students. Her “Bioenergy and Biosensor” group has hosted over 2500 visitors globally. In the meantime, Dr. Li has been dedicated in technology transformation with numerous industrial partners in the State of Connecticut.