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.

Availability

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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128 works between 2002 and 2025
All (128) Journal Article (123) 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

Chitosan‐Based Nanoparticles for Twist1 Knockdown in 4T1 Cells

Mushtaq, Asim, Li, Li, A, Anitha and Grøndahl, Lisbeth (2025). Chitosan‐Based Nanoparticles for Twist1 Knockdown in 4T1 Cells. Macromolecular Bioscience. doi: 10.1002/mabi.202400627

Chitosan‐Based Nanoparticles for Twist1 Knockdown in 4T1 Cells

2025

Journal Article

Prediction and explanation of the self-reduction of Eu3+ → Eu2+ and Mn4+ → Mn2+ using Site Occupancy Theory (SOT)

Xia, Chenglong, He, Xiao, Zeng, Bingyang, Yang, Jiahui, Cui, Chunmiao, Liu, Xiaoguang and Li, Ling (2025). Prediction and explanation of the self-reduction of Eu3+ → Eu2+ and Mn4+ → Mn2+ using Site Occupancy Theory (SOT). Journal of Luminescence, 279 121033, 121033-279. doi: 10.1016/j.jlumin.2024.121033

Prediction and explanation of the self-reduction of Eu3+ → Eu2+ and Mn4+ → Mn2+ using Site Occupancy Theory (SOT)

2025

Journal Article

Site occupancy of Sm3+, Pr3+, Tb3+ in Na5Y(WO4)4 and their photoluminescence spectra for application in plant growth LED and fingerprint detection

Xia, Chenglong, Yang, Jiahui, Zeng, Bingyang, Cui, Chunmiao, Weng, Haoyuan, Guo, Yue, Liu, Xiaoguang and Li, Ling (2025). Site occupancy of Sm3+, Pr3+, Tb3+ in Na5Y(WO4)4 and their photoluminescence spectra for application in plant growth LED and fingerprint detection. Journal of Luminescence, 279 121045, 121045. doi: 10.1016/j.jlumin.2024.121045

Site occupancy of Sm3+, Pr3+, Tb3+ in Na5Y(WO4)4 and their photoluminescence spectra for application in plant growth LED and fingerprint detection

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, 120913-277. 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

2025

Journal Article

Industry-relevant undergraduate education in hands-on bioprocess engineering

Ghebosu, Raluca, Iannotta, Dalila, Storeshaw, Peter, Heffernan, James, Masud, Mostafa Kamal, Li, Li, Cooper-White, Justin, Oehmen, Adrian, Carvalho, Gilda and Wolfram, Joy (2025). Industry-relevant undergraduate education in hands-on bioprocess engineering. Chemical Engineering Journal, 503 158332, 1-7. doi: 10.1016/j.cej.2024.158332

Industry-relevant undergraduate education in hands-on bioprocess engineering

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, 105958-10. 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, e2403024. doi: 10.1002/smll.202403024

Advances in nanomaterials for immunotherapeutic improvement of cancer chemotherapy

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

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

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

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

    Development of Layered Double Hydroxide Nanoparticles Based Platform for Delivery

    Associate Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    The impact of nanoplastics and microplastics on health and the environment

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Nick Fletcher, Dr Muxina Konarova

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Understanding Interactions of Nano-cellulose Suspensions with Plant Leaves for Enhancing Topical Delivery of Soluble Bioactive and Particulates

    Associate Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Functional piezoelectric scaffolds for bone tissue regeneration

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Run Zhang

  • 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

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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