Dr. Hui Li

Professor

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Biography

Hui Li is a Professor of Environmental Soil Chemistry at Michigan State University, where he also serves as the Associate Director of the Center for PFAS Research and the Director of the Center Analytical Chemistry Laboratory. He has established a nationally and internationally recognized research program focusing on environmental soil chemistry. His research interests include the analysis, sorption, transformation, bioavailability, and plant uptake of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), pharmaceuticals, personal care products, and legacy organic contaminants in the environment. Dr. Li has a robust background in grant acquisition, having secured over $15 million in funding from federal agencies such as the USDA, EPA, NIH, and NSF. He is a prolific author with more than 180 peer-reviewed articles in leading journals in environmental science and engineering, with a notable H-index of 63. He teaches courses in soil chemistry and environmental organic chemistry and has been active in various service roles, including committees for the USDA/NIFA, EPA, and the American Society of Agronomy. Dr. Li has received numerous awards, showcasing his dedication to research and teaching in the field of soil chemistry.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Michigan State University • East Lansing, MI

Conducting research and teaching in environmental soil chemistry.

Awards

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William J. Beal Outstanding Faculty Award

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Environmental Quality Research Award

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Research Fellow Career Award

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Fellow

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Fellow

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Jackson Soil Chemistry Mineralogy Award

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Outstanding Associate Editor

Requirements for Michigan State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:17
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field At least 15 credits in psychology courses
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Department of Psychology