Yuanxin (Miranda) Li

Research

The focus of Miranda's PhD study is to develop Dynamic Nuclear Polarization (DNP) enhanced NMR method to study complicated bio-solid systems. The bio-solid system she is probing is tau aggregation pathway, which is associated with Alzheimer's diseases. So far, her approach is to design a DNP spin system to overcome the low sensitivity issue of NMR spectrum of tau aggregates. Miranda's research provides her with the knowledge of the state-of-the-art DNP instrumentation, high field EPR experiments, bio solid-state NMR experiments as well as electron & nuclear spin dynamics.

Education

• 2012 - 2016: B.S., Chemistry, Zhejiang University, China.
• 2016 - 2021: Graduate Student Researcher, Chemistry, University of California - Santa Barbara (Advisor: Prof. Songi Han)

Awards

• 2018: International Research Experiences for Students (IRES)
• 2014-2015: Scholarship of Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics of Chinese Academy of Science)
• 2013-2014, 2014-2015: Scholarship for Outstanding Merits
• 2013-2014, 2014-2015: Scholarship for Outstanding Students
• 2013-2014: Excellent Student Awards