Dr. Yanping Li

Associate Professor

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Biography

Yanping Li is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Western University. His research focuses on Multi-hazard Risk Assessment and analysis, investigating the impacts of climate change on various hazards and employing big data analytics and artificial intelligence in his work. He has published extensively on advanced topics such as medical image compression, deep-learning models for COVID-19 classification, non-invasive imaging methods for dental applications, and machine learning applications in cancer diagnostics. Li's contributions to the field are recognized through his published works in peer-reviewed journals, which demonstrate significant advancements in understanding the interplay between environmental factors and health outcomes. His academic efforts also extend into teaching, where he leads undergraduate courses, sharing his expertise in understanding Earth's atmosphere and associated phenomena.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2018-07-01 — Present

Western University • London, Ontario, Canada

Teaching and researching in the areas of Physics and Astronomy, focusing on multi-hazard risk analysis and applications of AI.

Courses

Physics 2070: Understanding Earth's Atmosphere

Requirements for Western University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Four-year degree, honours or the equivalent, in anthropology or equivalent background in social sciences.
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Specialization Notes

Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.