Dr Yan Li

Dr Li is a senior scientist, having extensive R&D work experience on algae collection, scale-up cultivation, bioproduct development and various commercial applications. Michael completed his PhD degree (Marine Biology) at Flinders University and has managed several industry-oriented R&D projects in Norway, China and Australia, funded by various funding agencies. He was the section manager to develop and lead the algae research program and projects at the Norwegian Institute for Water Research (NIVA) before. At present, Dr Li is acting as the R&D project manager at the Australian Sustainable Seaweed Alliance (ASSA).

His current research has a predominant focus on innovative applied biotechnologies and algae value-adding bioproducts todifferent industries. His research interest and activitiescan be specified into three major areas:

1. Green technology for bioeconomy and circular economy development

2. Environment health and bioresource management
3. Climate change and environment sustainable development