Dr. Jie Li

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Biography

Jie (Jackie) Li is a Rodney C. Ewing Collegiate Professor in Earth and Planetary Sciences at the University of Michigan. Her research is focused on Earth planetary materials under high pressures and high temperatures, utilizing advanced techniques such as multi-anvil apparatus and diamond-anvil cells, alongside synchrotron radiation facilities. Her investigations cover topics like the origin and evolution of terrestrial planets, terrestrial-like moons, and asteroids within the solar system. Key areas of her recent research include the light element composition of Earth's core and the spin state of iron in the lower mantle, as well as the core formation processes and the early history of Earth. Dr. Li's research group collaborates to leverage high-pressure micro-analytical techniques to study the physics and chemistry of materials under conditions deep within the Earth, marrying experimental geochemistry with mineral physics, seismic observations, and cosmochemical constraints to better understand the dynamics of the planet.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science