The Asian Scientist 100
Di Li
Institution
National Astronomical Observatories of the Chinese Academy of Sciences
Country
China
Field
Aerospace & Astronomy
Li received the Marcel Grossmann Award for his pioneering contributions in the field of fast radio bursts. Li is the first scientist in China to receive this prize for research conducted within China.
(Photo: The Paper)
AWARDS
- Marcel Grossmann Award
Related articles
Turning Graphene Into A Bacteria Sensor
When combined with microfluidics and antibodies, graphene can become a powerful bacteria biosensor, researchers say.
The Science Of How Stuff Responds To Shock
Scientists have captured the deformation effect of shock waves on a material using x-ray diffraction.
Stacking Graphene Enhances Its Performance
Stacking 100 graphene layers together helps gets the most out of graphite, researchers in South Korea have found.
Social Media Use Linked To Poor Mental Health In Indonesia
Social media use contributes to poor mental health in Indonesia, new research finds.
Blockchain Consensus By Committee
Weighted voting based on previous behavior can help to enhance security in proof of stake blockchain protocols, say researchers.
Nanotubes Turn Light Into Electricity
Physicists in Japan have discovered photovoltaic nanotubes that could improve solar power and imaging technology.
Supercharging Bacterial Biofuel Production
Researchers in South Korea have developed a new strategy to efficiently produce fatty acids and biofuels from glucose.
Getting A Slice Of The Quantum Computing Pie
Quantum computers herald a new age of digitalization and progress, and startups are well-positioned to take this technology to the market, say experts.
The Sweet Sound Of Innovation
Elizabeth Williams, co-founder and CEO of Hemideina, is developing an alternative cochlear implant solution inspired by the auditory systems of insects.