We are pleased to welcome Dr. Xiang Li as the newest member of our faculty in the Department of Geological and Mining Engineering and Sciences at Michigan Tech. Dr. Li brings valuable experience and knowledge that will significantly contribute to our department’s goals in geological engineering.
Dr. Li received his PhD in Geotechnical Engineering from Northwestern University in 2022. His primary research interests lie in geological and geotechnical modeling, with a focus on the dynamics of landslides triggered by precipitation. Before joining Michigan Tech, Dr. Li was a Postdoctoral Scholar at the University of California, Los Angeles, where he expanded his expertise by advancing geomechanics theory through the use of large datasets acquired via Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR) remote sensing. This approach not only enables the acquisition of large-scale ground deformation data to refine and improve models but also offers future applications in soil-structure interaction, coastal infrastructure resilience, and earthquake engineering. Recently, Dr. Li published a lead-author paper in the prestigious journal Geophysical Research Letters.
In his new role, Dr. Li will be actively involved in teaching and research in support of our Geological Engineering program. With his expertise and innovative research approach, Dr. Li is poised to play a key role in shaping the future of our program, driving forward our commitment to excellence, and expanding our impact in the field. We look forward to the contributions he will bring to our department. Please join us in welcoming Dr. Li to our department and the university.