Wei Li

** ******** ***** **** *********, PA ***** 484-***-**** abpen5@r.postjobfree.com

http://www.lehigh.edu/~wel208/

SUMMARY: Computational physics at the PhD level with thorough understanding of modeling, programming and

qualitative and quantitative data analysis. Quick learner with intense innovational initiative, strong

mathematical background as well as excellent communication and executive skills honed through

abundant leadership roles. Expertise in statistical physics, stochastic methods, equilibrium and

nonequilibrium properties in field of soft condensed matter physics. Advanced research focused on the

self-assembly processes of nanoparticles and their application to industry.

EDUCATION

Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA 08/2008-07/2012

Doctor of Philosophy: Physics, Concentration: Computational Physics

Master of Science: Physics

Supervisor: James D. Gunton, GPA: 4.0/4.0

University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China 09/2003-07/2008

Bachelor of Science: Applied Physics, Concentration: Condensed Matter

SKILLS

Programming & Data analysis: C++, C, FORTRAN, Java, MATLAB, Mathematica, Origin, Excel, Linux, UNIX

Simulation Technique: Monte Carlo Simulation, Brownian Dynamics, Molecular Dynamics

Document Preparation: PowerPoint, Word, Acrobat Professional, LaTex, Microsoft Office

Image Processing & Web Design: Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, HTML, CSS

Language: English, Chinese

AWARDS

Graduate Student Merit Award, Lehigh University 2012

Sherman Fairchild Fellowship, Lehigh University 2011

Graduate Life Leadership Award, Lehigh University 2011

Yoshida Award, College of Arts & Sciences, Lehigh University 2010

NUMERICAL PROGRAMMING & MODELING EXPERIENCE

Research Assistant. Department of Physics, Lehigh University 05/2009-07/2012

Developed numerical models involving nanoparticle physics Programmed Brownian dynamics and Monte Carlo codes to

conduct the research using C++, C and FORTRAN.

Selected Projects:

Encapsulation by Janus Oblate Spheroids 06/2011-11/2011

Proposed a new model of encapsulation system Carried out Monte Carlo simulation to study the self-assembly

Kinetics of Nanochain Formation 06/2010-04/2011

Developed a generic bipolar model of a protein Wrote Brownian Dynamics code for describing diffusion involving both

molecular translation and rotation Analyzed the dynamical properties and underlying physical mechanism

Simulations of Microspheres Formation 05/2009-04/2010

Developed the physical model based on experiment Studied the morphology transition from fractals to spherical structures

through Brownian Dynamics simulations Explained experimental observations

LEADERSHIP

Committee Chair, Lehigh University International Bazaar, 2012

Ambassador, Lehigh University Career Services, 2011-2012

Co-founder, Sinora Club (in progress), an international social network for economic & financial information sharing, 2011

Graduate Student Representative, Lehigh University Calendar Committee, 2011

Graduate Leadership Panelist, Lehigh University Board of Trustees Meeting, 2011

Ambassador, Lehigh University Graduate Student Orientation, 2011

President, Lehigh University Chinese Students & Scholars Association, 2010-2011

Lehigh University Student Club/Organization of the Year Award, 2011

Captain, Lehigh University Chinese Students & Scholars Association Basketball Team, 2010-2011

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Wei Li

16 Memorial Drive East Bethlehem, PA 18015 484-***-**** abpen5@r.postjobfree.com

http://www.lehigh.edu/~wel208/

Founder, Lehigh University Chinese Students & Scholars Association Photography Club, 2010

Vice President, Lehigh University Chinese Students & Scholars Association, 2009-2010

Presenter, Arts & Sciences College Graduate Student Advisory Council, 2010

TEACHING & COLLABORATION EXPERIENCE

Supervisor. Lehigh REU Program, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA 06/2010-07/2012

Participant. Lehigh Teacher Development Workshop, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA 02/2012-04/2012

Participant. The Center for Simulational Physics Annual Workshop, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 02/2012

Participant. National Computational Science Institute Workshop, Kean University, New Jersey, NJ 06/2010-07/2010

Explored research projects in High Performance Computing systems Acquired techniques of Parallel Programming with

MPI Discussed the running problems with other participants Exchanged the point of view regarding of HPC applications

Collaborator. Department of Physics, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 06/2009 -06/2009

Worked with Prof. Amit Chakrabarti on the insulin microspheres formation project Discussed the methods used in

modeling and results produced Set goals of the project and planned the strategy to accomplish them

Teaching Assistant. Physics Lab, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA 08/2008-05/2009

Illustrated experimental procedures and lectured about the underlying physics principles Monitored students experiments

and answered their questions Reviewed the reports and elucidated the problems Received high ratings from students

PRESENTATIONS

Encapsulation by Janus Oblate Spheroids

APS March Meeting 2012, Boston, 02/2012

Gotham-Metro Condensed Matter Meeting, New York, 11/2011

Kinetics of Nanochain Formation in a Simplified Model of Amelogenin Biomacromolecules

The Center for Simulational Physics Annual Workshop, Athens, GA, 02/2012

Gotham-Metro Condensed Matter Meeting, New York, 11/2011(Poster)

Brownian Dynamics Simulations of Amelogenin Microribbons Formation

APS March Meeting 2011, Dallas, 03/2011

Brownian Dynamics Simulations of Insulin Microspheres Formation

APS March Meeting 2010, Portland, 03/2010

PUBLICATIONS

W. Li & J. D. Gunton. Self-assembly of Janus Prolate Spheroids. Submitted for publication (2012)

W. Li, Y. Liu, G. Brett, & J. D. Gunton. Encapsulation by Janus spheroids. Soft Matter. 8, 6027 (2012)

Y. Liu, W. Li, T. Perez, J. D. Gunton, & G. Brett. Self Assembly of Janus Ellipsoids. Langmuir. 28, 3 (2012)

W. Li, Y. Liu, T. Perez, J. D. Gunton, C. M. Sorensen, & A. Chakrabarti. Kinetics of Nanochain Formation in a Simplified

Model of Amelogenin Biomacromolecules. Biophysical Journal. 101, 2502 (2011) (Cover Article)

T. Perez, Y. Liu, W. Li, J. D. Gunton, & A. Chakrabarti. Pathways of Cluster Growth and Kinetic Slowing Down in a Model

of Short-Range Attractive Colloids. Langmuir. 27, 11401 (2011)

Y. Liu, T. Perez, W. Li, J. D. Gunton, & A. Green. Statistical mechanics of helical wormlike chain model. J. Chem. Phys.

134, 065107 (2011)

W. Li, J. D. Gunton, S. J. Khan, J. K. Schoelz, & A. Chakrabarti. Brownian dynamics simulation of insulin microsphere

formation from break-up of a fractal network. J. Chem. Phys. 134, 024902 (2011)

J. D. Gunton, W. Li, Y. Liu, T. Perez, S. J. Khan, & A. Chakrabarti. Some topics in the kinetics of protein aggregation.

Physics Procedia. 4, 35 (2010)

MEMBERSHIP

American Physical Society, 2010

Sigma Xi, Scientific Research Society, 2010

Phi Beta Delta, Honor Society Dedicated to International Scholarship, 2009

ACTIVITIES

Volunteer, Spring International student Orientation, Lehigh University, 2012

Volunteer, International student Orientation, Lehigh University, 2011

Volunteer, Lehigh University Fall Career Fair, 2010

Volunteer, Lehigh International Week, 2010

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