Dr Li Li
Dr

Li Li

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Background

Dr Li Li is a Senior Research Fellow at Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology. She received her PhD in Chemical Engineering from China University of Petroleum.

In 2007, she joined the University of Queensland (UQ) as a postdoctoral research fellow in the ARC Centre of Excellence for Functional Nanomaterials, working on nanoparticles and nanomaterials for renewable energy production and storage, environment technology and catalysis including hydrogen production and storage, environmental protection, and gas adsorption. In 2011, she was awarded UQ Postdoctoral Fellowship under the supervision of Prof. Zhi Ping (Gordon) Xu, working on engineered nanomaterials in healthcare and environment control. After Postdoctoral Fellowship, she was awarded Advance Queensland Research Fellow in 2016. Her research focuses on design and engineering functional nanomaterials for drug/gene delivery, sustainable release and oral vaccine delivery for human health and animal health management. Since 2011, she has attracted 22+ research funding including Advance Queensland Fellowship (Mid), Queensland smart future fund, UQ Postdoctoral Research Fellowship, 3 UQ grants and 2 international collaboration projects. Moreover, she has a strong linkage with industry partners on the development of functional targeted nano-delivery systems to enhance the health of farm animals.

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Dr Li Li is:
Available for supervision
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Fields of research

Biological Sciences Biomaterials Biomedical engineering Chemical Sciences Engineering Macromolecular and materials chemistry Nanobiotechnology Nanomaterials Nanoscale characterisation

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy of Chemical Engineering and Technology, China University of Petroleum

Research interests

  • Design and development of functional nanoparticles for targeted drug delivery and vaccine delivery

    Functional nanoparticles including bio-clay materials and nanoemulsion are employed to efficiently deliver drug or vaccine for effective therapeutic treatment

  • Engineering novel nanoplatform for oral vaccine delivery

    Development of cost-effective nanoplatforms such as solid lipid nanoparticles and hierarchical nanoparticles to efficiently deliver antigens to enhance immune response.

  • Development of nano-formulations in feed for disease control in poultry

    Develop a cost-effective oral delivery platform for anti-bacterial plant extracts and antigens combined with animal feeds to control the bacterial infections in poultry.

  • Porous materials such as ordered mesoporous silicas and carbon materials for energy production and storage.

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126 works between 2002 and 2025
All (126) Journal Article (121) Book Chapter (2) Conference Publication (3)

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Featured

2023

Journal Article

Amyloid-β/Tau burden and neuroinflammation dual-targeted nanomedicines synergistically restore memory and recognition of Alzheimer's disease mice

Zhang, Lingxiao, Hou, Shengjie, Movahedi, Fatemeh, Li, Zijin, Li, Li, Hu, Jing, Jia, Yingbo, Huang, Yaru, Zhu, Jie, Sun, Xiaoying, Zeng, Linghui, Liu, Ruitian and Xu, Zhi Ping (2023). Amyloid-β/Tau burden and neuroinflammation dual-targeted nanomedicines synergistically restore memory and recognition of Alzheimer's disease mice. Nano Today, 49 101788, 1-14. doi: 10.1016/j.nantod.2023.101788

Amyloid-β/Tau burden and neuroinflammation dual-targeted nanomedicines synergistically restore memory and recognition of Alzheimer's disease mice

Featured

2023

Journal Article

“Trojan horse” nanoparticle-delivered cancer cell membrane vaccines to enhance cancer immunotherapy by overcoming immune-escape

Wang, Jingjing, Sun, Bing, Sun, Luyao, Niu, Xueming, Li, Li and Xu, Zhi Ping (2023). “Trojan horse” nanoparticle-delivered cancer cell membrane vaccines to enhance cancer immunotherapy by overcoming immune-escape. Biomaterials Science, 11 (6), 2020-2032. doi: 10.1039/d2bm01432g

“Trojan horse” nanoparticle-delivered cancer cell membrane vaccines to enhance cancer immunotherapy by overcoming immune-escape

2025

Journal Article

LDH nanoparticles-doped cellulose nanofiber scaffolds with aligned microchannels direct high-efficiency neural regeneration and organized neural circuit remodeling through RhoA/Rock/Myosin II pathway

Pang, Xuening, Zhang, Tongling, Li, Jiazheng, Yu, Liqun, Liu, Zhibo, Liu, Yuchen, Li, Li, Cheng, Liming and Zhu, Rongrong (2025). LDH nanoparticles-doped cellulose nanofiber scaffolds with aligned microchannels direct high-efficiency neural regeneration and organized neural circuit remodeling through RhoA/Rock/Myosin II pathway. Biomaterials, 314 122873, 122873. doi: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2024.122873

LDH nanoparticles-doped cellulose nanofiber scaffolds with aligned microchannels direct high-efficiency neural regeneration and organized neural circuit remodeling through RhoA/Rock/Myosin II pathway

2025

Journal Article

Novel deep-red photoluminescence with extraordinary high luminescence ratio of 5D0−7F4 at 702 nm to 5D0−7F2 at 620 nm in Sr2EuAlO5

Kamran, Muhammad, Xia, Chenglong, Zahra, Syeda Duaa, He, Xiao, Zeng, Bingyang, Cui, Chunmiao, Yang, Jiahui, Liu, Xiaoguang and Li, Ling (2025). Novel deep-red photoluminescence with extraordinary high luminescence ratio of 5D0−7F4 at 702 nm to 5D0−7F2 at 620 nm in Sr2EuAlO5. Journal of Luminescence, 277 120913, 120913. doi: 10.1016/j.jlumin.2024.120913

Novel deep-red photoluminescence with extraordinary high luminescence ratio of 5D0−7F4 at 702 nm to 5D0−7F2 at 620 nm in Sr2EuAlO5

2025

Journal Article

Fostering rehydration and facilitating bioactive release through cellulose-assisted leaf surface treatment

Jiang, Shangxu, Li, Peng, Li, Li, Amiralian, Nasim, Rajah, Divya and Xu, Zhi Ping (2025). Fostering rehydration and facilitating bioactive release through cellulose-assisted leaf surface treatment. Carbohydrate Polymers, 347 122732, 122732. doi: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2024.122732

Fostering rehydration and facilitating bioactive release through cellulose-assisted leaf surface treatment

2024

Journal Article

Synergistic response of PEG coated manganese dioxide nanoparticles conjugated with doxorubicin for breast cancer treatment and MRI application

Asif, Muhammad, Fakhar-e-Alam, M., Hassan, Mudassir, Sardar, Hassan, Zulqarnian, M., Li, Li, Alothman, Asma A., Alangary, Asma B. and Mohammad, Saikh (2024). Synergistic response of PEG coated manganese dioxide nanoparticles conjugated with doxorubicin for breast cancer treatment and MRI application. Arabian Journal of Chemistry, 17 (10) 105958, 105958. doi: 10.1016/j.arabjc.2024.105958

Synergistic response of PEG coated manganese dioxide nanoparticles conjugated with doxorubicin for breast cancer treatment and MRI application

2024

Journal Article

Fabrication of a reusable Ti3C2Tx MXene/ZnO@zinc alginate hydrogel for highly efficient and selective phosphate removal

Liao, Songjie, Qiu, Panpan and Li, Ling (2024). Fabrication of a reusable Ti3C2Tx MXene/ZnO@zinc alginate hydrogel for highly efficient and selective phosphate removal. Materials Letters, 372 137053, 137053. doi: 10.1016/j.matlet.2024.137053

Fabrication of a reusable Ti3C2Tx MXene/ZnO@zinc alginate hydrogel for highly efficient and selective phosphate removal

2024

Journal Article

Advances in nanomaterials for immunotherapeutic improvement of cancer chemotherapy

Liu, Jie, Li, Bei, Li, Li, Ming, Xin and Xu, Zhi Ping (2024). Advances in nanomaterials for immunotherapeutic improvement of cancer chemotherapy. Small, 20 (38) 2403024. doi: 10.1002/smll.202403024

Advances in nanomaterials for immunotherapeutic improvement of cancer chemotherapy

2024

Journal Article

Designing self-cleaning & flexible multifunctional wearable heater

Li, Ling, Ding, Zixuan, Lian, Shanshan, Liao, Songjie, Qiu, Panpan, Chen, Shu, Geng, Lili, Li, Pao and Peng, Chang (2024). Designing self-cleaning & flexible multifunctional wearable heater. Surfaces and Interfaces, 52 104831, 104831. doi: 10.1016/j.surfin.2024.104831

Designing self-cleaning & flexible multifunctional wearable heater

2024

Journal Article

Recent advances in essential oils and their nanoformulations for poultry feed

Movahedi, Fatemeh, Nirmal, Nilesh, Wang, Pengyuan, Jin, Hongping, Grøndahl, Lisbeth and Li, Li (2024). Recent advances in essential oils and their nanoformulations for poultry feed. Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology, 15 (1) 110, 110. doi: 10.1186/s40104-024-01067-8

Recent advances in essential oils and their nanoformulations for poultry feed

2024

Journal Article

Phenolic content of Thai Bao mango peel and its in-vitro antioxidant, anti-cholinesterase, and antidiabetic activities

Thangsiri, Sirinapa, Suttisansanee, Uthaiwan, Koirala, Pankaj, Chathiran, Wimonphan, Srichamnong, Warangkana, Li, Li and Nirmal, Nilesh (2024). Phenolic content of Thai Bao mango peel and its in-vitro antioxidant, anti-cholinesterase, and antidiabetic activities. Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences, 31 (8) 104033, 104033. doi: 10.1016/j.sjbs.2024.104033

Phenolic content of Thai Bao mango peel and its in-vitro antioxidant, anti-cholinesterase, and antidiabetic activities

2024

Journal Article

Biodegradable PLLA/PLGA Microspheres/Collagen Composites for Continuous Soft Tissue Augmentation

Li, Xuan, Liao, Xiangyi, Jia, Zhenzhen, Liu, Shuaiyin, Li, Ping, Li, Li, Zhang, Wei, Niu, Xufeng and Fan, Yubo (2024). Biodegradable PLLA/PLGA Microspheres/Collagen Composites for Continuous Soft Tissue Augmentation. Composites Part B: Engineering, 283 111603, 111603. doi: 10.1016/j.compositesb.2024.111603

Biodegradable PLLA/PLGA Microspheres/Collagen Composites for Continuous Soft Tissue Augmentation

2024

Journal Article

A bio-waste-mediated novel fabrication of ZnCr<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> nanoparticles: a heterogeneous catalyst in Biginelli reaction

Ghotekar, Suresh, Sanap, Dnyaneshwar, Patel, Kajalben, Abhale, Yogita, Chauhan, Ankush, Li, Li, Kumar, Deepak, Lin, Kun-Yi Andrew and Oza, Rajeshwari (2024). A bio-waste-mediated novel fabrication of ZnCr2O4 nanoparticles: a heterogeneous catalyst in Biginelli reaction. Research On Chemical Intermediates, 50 (5), 2199-2219. doi: 10.1007/s11164-024-05265-x

A bio-waste-mediated novel fabrication of ZnCr<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> nanoparticles: a heterogeneous catalyst in Biginelli reaction

2024

Journal Article

Special issue Methods: Nano-/bio-interface and biomedical applications

Li, Li and Wuethrich, Alain (2024). Special issue Methods: Nano-/bio-interface and biomedical applications. Methods, 223, 146-147. doi: 10.1016/j.ymeth.2024.02.001

Special issue Methods: Nano-/bio-interface and biomedical applications

2024

Journal Article

Isomorphic insertion of Ce(III)/Ce(IV) centers into layered double hydroxide as a heterogeneous multifunctional catalyst for efficient Meerwein–Ponndorf–Verley reduction

Varga, Gábor, Nguyen, Thanh-Truc, Wang, Jing, Tian, Dihua, Zhang, Run, Li, Li and Xu, Zhi Ping (2024). Isomorphic insertion of Ce(III)/Ce(IV) centers into layered double hydroxide as a heterogeneous multifunctional catalyst for efficient Meerwein–Ponndorf–Verley reduction. ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, 16 (9), 11453-11466. doi: 10.1021/acsami.3c16732

Isomorphic insertion of Ce(III)/Ce(IV) centers into layered double hydroxide as a heterogeneous multifunctional catalyst for efficient Meerwein–Ponndorf–Verley reduction

2024

Journal Article

Targeted nanoparticles based on alendronate polyethylene glycol conjugated chitosan for the delivery of sirna and curcumin for bone metastasized breast cancer applications

Mushtaq, Asim, Li, Li, Grøndahl, Lisbeth and A, Anitha (2024). Targeted nanoparticles based on alendronate polyethylene glycol conjugated chitosan for the delivery of sirna and curcumin for bone metastasized breast cancer applications. Macromolecular Bioscience, 24 (2) 2300268, e2300268. doi: 10.1002/mabi.202300268

Targeted nanoparticles based on alendronate polyethylene glycol conjugated chitosan for the delivery of sirna and curcumin for bone metastasized breast cancer applications

2024

Journal Article

Antimicrobial Activity of Formulated Origanum and Thyme Essential Oil Nanoemulsions-A Comparative Study

Al-Asmari, Fahad, Koirala, Pankaj, Rathod, Nikheel Bhojraj, Alnemr, Tareq Morad, Asiri, Saeed Amer, Babeker, Mohamed Yousif, Li, Li and Nirmal, Nilesh Prakash (2024). Antimicrobial Activity of Formulated Origanum and Thyme Essential Oil Nanoemulsions-A Comparative Study. Current Nutrition and Food Science, 20 (6), 757-766. doi: 10.2174/1573401319666230914140953

Antimicrobial Activity of Formulated Origanum and Thyme Essential Oil Nanoemulsions-A Comparative Study

2024

Journal Article

Investigation of the mucin-nanoparticle interactions via real-time monitoring by microbalance and kinetic model simulation

Hao, Guanyu, Qi, Zhi, Li, Li and Ping Xu, Zhi (2024). Investigation of the mucin-nanoparticle interactions via real-time monitoring by microbalance and kinetic model simulation. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 661, 588-597. doi: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.01.077

Investigation of the mucin-nanoparticle interactions via real-time monitoring by microbalance and kinetic model simulation

2023

Journal Article

Effectively enhancing topical delivery of agrochemicals onto plant leaves with nanocelluloses

Jiang, Shangxu, Li, Peng, Li, Li, Amiralian, Nasim, Rajah, Divya and Xu, Zhi Ping (2023). Effectively enhancing topical delivery of agrochemicals onto plant leaves with nanocelluloses. Green Chemistry, 25 (20), 8253-8265. doi: 10.1039/d3gc02995f

Effectively enhancing topical delivery of agrochemicals onto plant leaves with nanocelluloses

2023

Journal Article

Enhancing cancer chemo‐immunotherapy: innovative approaches for overcoming immunosuppression by functional nanomaterials

Wang, Jingjing, Li, Li and Xu, Zhi Ping (2023). Enhancing cancer chemo‐immunotherapy: innovative approaches for overcoming immunosuppression by functional nanomaterials. Small Methods, 8 (1) e2301005, 1-21. doi: 10.1002/smtd.202301005

Enhancing cancer chemo‐immunotherapy: innovative approaches for overcoming immunosuppression by functional nanomaterials

Current funding

  • 2023 - 2025
    The effects of novel photosensitising nanocomposite gel on oral biofilm contaminated SLA titanium surface
    International Team for Implantology Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2024
    Development of a defective interfering RNA based antiviral approach to treat infections by SARS-CoV-2 and emerging variants (NHMRC Ideas Grant administered by QIMR)
    Queensland Institute of Medical Research
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2023
    Phytochemical-based nanoformulations from fruit and vegetable waste extracts as food preservatives and nutraceutical ingredients (Internal Mahidol University Research Grant led by Mahidol University)
    Mahidol University
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2023
    Evaluating Toxicity of Different Types of Respirable Crystalline Silica Particles to Lung Cells and Tissues
    Australian Coal Association Research Program
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2023
    Dual pH and thermo-responsive microbicide hydrogels for HIV/AID prevention
    The Westmead Institute for Medical Research
    Open grant
  • 2021
    Methodology development of free silica analysis of dust on PDM Filters (ACARP grant administered by CSIRO)
    CSIRO
    Open grant
  • 2021
    Development of an effective vaginal anti-HIV microbicide film for the prevention of HIV transmission
    Australian Centre for HIV and Hepatitis Virology Research (ACH2)
    Open grant
  • 2019
    Advanced Nanoparticle, Colloid and Microparticle Characterisation and Precision Engineering Nanosystems Facility
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2019
    Advance Queensland Research Fellowship (Mid): Engineering nanohybrid platforms for oral vaccination combined with animal feed
    Advance Queensland Research Fellowships
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2013
    Queensland International Fellowship: High-performance nano-engineered catalysts for volatile organic compound (VOC) elimination
    Queensland International Fellowships
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2013
    A general platform technology for functional nanocomposites with advanced applications
    UWA-UQ Bilateral Research Collaboration Award
    Open grant
  • 2012
    Nano-scale engineering of catalysts on nanoporous materials for clean energy generation and fuel cell application
    UQ Early Career Researcher
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2013
    Reusable and High Performance Adsorbents for Arsenic Removal
    UQ Collaboration and Industry Engagement Fund
    Open grant

Availability

Dr Li Li is:
Available for supervision

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Available projects

  • Development of nano-formulations in feed for disease control in poultry

  • Engineering novel nanoplatform for oral vaccine delivery

Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    The impact of nanoplastics and microplastics on health and the environment

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Muxina Konarova

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Functional piezoelectric scaffolds for bone tissue regeneration

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Run Zhang

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Development of Layered Double Hydroxide Nanoparticles Based Platform for Delivery

    Associate Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Engineering nanoclay particles for their interactions with the plant leaves

    Associate Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Thermo-triggered Release of Drug/Gene Carrier System by Lipid-Encapsulated Gold Nanoparticles for Tumour Therapy

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Run Zhang

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Development of Layered Double Hydroxide Nanoparticles Based Platform for Delivery

    Associate Advisor

  • Master Philosophy

    Bioinspired Piezoelectric Scaffolds for Bone Tissue Engineering

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Run Zhang

Completed supervision

Enquiries

Contact Dr Li Li directly for media enquiries about:

  • Cancer immuontherapy
  • functional nanomateirals in biomedical application
  • gene delivery
  • mRNA targeted delivery
  • Nanomedicine
  • oral vaccine
  • sustainable release

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