Dr. Yong Li

Associate Professor

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Biography

Yong Li is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Alberta, specializing in Structural Engineering. His research interests encompass the development and application of mechanics- and data-based models, probabilistic machine learning methods relevant to engineering risk and reliability problems within the field of structural engineering. Dr. Li's work involves facilitating decision-making processes based on probability-based design, retrofit, health monitoring, and maintenance of various structures such as bridges, buildings, pipelines, and wind turbines. His contributions to the field are documented in numerous refereed journal publications that cover topics in structural dynamics, earthquake engineering, stochastic modeling, computational mechanics, and finite element methods. Li's expertise extends to risk analysis and probabilistic structural health monitoring, as well as nonlinear system identification and machine learning techniques for enhanced decision-making. He holds a Ph.D. in Structural Engineering from the University of California, San Diego, and has previously worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the same institution, alongside roles as a Graduate Researcher. Li is also an active member of the SM&RA research group.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2023-01-01 — Present

University of Alberta • Edmonton, Canada

Teaching and research in the field of Structural Engineering.

Assistant Professor

2017-01-01 — 2023-01-01

University of Alberta • Edmonton, Canada

Educating students and conducting research in structural engineering.

Postdoctoral Researcher

2015-01-01 — 2016-01-01

University of California, San Diego • San Diego, USA

Conducted research in structural engineering and related fields.

Graduate Researcher

2009-01-01 — 2014-01-01

University of California, San Diego • San Diego, USA

Engaged in research activities supporting doctoral studies.

Courses

CIVE 295 Civil Engineering Analysis II CIVE 372 Structural Analysis CIVE 660 Advanced Structural Analysis CIVE 661 Dynamics of Structures CIVE 779 Structural Reliability

Requirements for University of Alberta

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Management
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of reference
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Personal Statement
  • Official Transcripts (upon admission)
Specialization Notes

Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management