Dr. Li Tang

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Li Tang is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Bioengineering and the Institute of Materials Science and Engineering at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL). His research focuses on Immunoengineering, Cancer Immunotherapy, Immune Metabolism, and Mechano-Immunology, with the aim of utilizing engineering principles to advance the field of immunology. He co-founded Leman Biotech and has contributed significantly to the development of innovative strategies for cancer treatment, particularly through the manipulation of the immune system. In addition to his research, he holds the position of Vice Dean of Innovation at the School of Life Sciences, EPFL, where he is dedicated to bridging academic discoveries with clinical applications. Li Tang's academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Materials Science Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from Peking University. He has been recognized with several prestigious awards, including the European Research Council (ERC) Consolidator Grant and the Highly Cited Researcher title. His work has been published in leading scientific journals, showcasing his pioneering research in the mechanisms of T cell therapy and immune response modulation.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2022-01-01 — Present

Institute of Bioengineering / Institute of Materials Science and Engineering • Lausanne, Switzerland

Teaching and researching in areas related to bioengineering and materials science.

Assistant Professor

2016-01-01 — 2022-01-01

Institute of Bioengineering / Institute of Materials Science and Engineering • Lausanne, Switzerland

Focused on cancer immunotherapy and immune engineering.

Postdoctoral Fellow

2013-01-01 — 2016-01-01

David H. Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research, MIT • Cambridge, MA, USA

Research under the mentorship of Darrell J. Irvine.

Awards

#1

ERC Consolidator Grant

2025-01-01
#1

Highly Cited Researcher

2025-01-01
#1

Stanisław Lem European Research Prize

2023-01-01
#1

Friedrich Miescher Award

2023-01-01
#1

Leenaards Prize

2023-01-01

Requirements for École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a related field Strong foundation in Calculus, Linear Algebra, and Probability Proficiency in programming (Python, Java, or C++)
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of University Degree(s)
  • Official Transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Copy of Passport or Identity Card
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Proof of English Proficiency
Specialization Notes

Standard requirements for Engineering and Basic Science Master's programs. Architecture requires an additional portfolio.