Dr. Xiaoqin Li

Professor

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Biography

Elaine Li is a co-director of the Texas Quantum Institute at the University of Texas at Austin, where she holds the Jack S. Josey - Welch Foundation Chair. She is an accomplished researcher, recognized for her contributions to experimental physics, particularly in the fields of ultrafast nonlinear spectroscopy, condensed matter physics, and quantum dynamics. Li has received numerous prestigious awards, including the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers, Sloan Research Fellowship, and the NSF CAREER Award. As a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, OPTICA, and the American Physics Society, she showcases a significant commitment to advancing her field. Her research focuses on quantum dynamics at the electron level, utilizing ultrafast laser technology to probe and control electron dynamics in various nanostructures and materials. Li's academic journey includes earning her Ph.D. from the University of Michigan and undertaking postdoctoral research at JILA, a leading optics research institute. She joined UT Austin in January 2007, where she enjoys both teaching and research, continuing to navigate the complexities of physics with enthusiasm and determination.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2007-01-01 — Present

University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX, USA

Engaged in teaching and research in the field of experimental physics, focusing on ultrafast nonlinear spectroscopy and quantum dynamics.

Awards

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Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE)

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Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellowship

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NSF CAREER Award

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AFOSR YIP Award

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ONR YIP Award

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Rackham Graduate School Term Dissertation Fellowship

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Alfred P. Sloan Summer Research Fellowship

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Academic Excellence Awards

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ShuPing Fellowship

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
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