G. P. Li

G. P. Li, also known as Guann Pyng Li, is a prominent professor at the University of California, Irvine (UCI), with significant contributions in the fields of electrical engineering and biomedical engineering. He holds dual appointments in the Electrical Engineering & Computer Science and Biomedical Engineering departments at UCI's Samueli School of Engineering. Additionally, he is involved in the Materials and Manufacturing Technology graduate program.

Education and Career Background

• Bachelor's Degree: National Cheng Kung University (NCKU), Taiwan, in Electrical Engineering (1978).
• Master's Degree and Ph.D.: Both from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) in Electrical Engineering (1982, 1983).

Before joining UCI, Li worked at IBM’s T. J. Watson Research Center, where he managed a technology group focusing on VLSI technology and advanced bipolar technology. His leadership there included defining IBM’s semiconductor technology roadmap for the future.

Research Contributions

G. P. Li has authored over 430 research papers and holds 40 U.S. patents, which have been licensed to multiple companies. His research interests encompass:

• Microelectronics
• Microwave circuits
• Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS)
• Bio-nano-IT technology
• Internet of Things (IoT) and data analytics

He has received numerous accolades throughout his career, including:

• Outstanding Research Contribution Award from IBM (1987)
• UCI Innovators Award (2005)
• Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Fostering Undergraduate Research at UCI (2018)

Leadership Roles

Li directs several initiatives at UCI:

• Integrated Nanosystems Research Facility: A key resource for micro/nano technology.
• Calit2: One of four Gray Davis Institutes for Science and Innovation.
• TechPortal: A technology business incubator that supports startups and researchers in commercializing their inventions.

He is also a fellow of several prestigious organizations, including IEEE and the National Academy of Inventors.

Mentorship

Li has supervised numerous Ph.D. students and postdoctoral researchers, with several going on to hold significant leadership positions in various companies.

This extensive background highlights G. P. Li's influential role in engineering education, research, and innovation at UC Irvine and beyond.