Li Li

About Li Li

Catalysis Researcher at Braskem and USPTO-registered Patent Practitioner (limited recognition due to H1b visa) bridging deep technical insight with strategic IP protection. With a Ph.D. in Chemistry from UCSB, I specialize in leading polyolefin and metallocene catalyst development from proof-of-concept to commercial scale-up. I leverage AI-driven automation, advanced characterization, and FTO analysis to accelerate R&D cycles, drive green chemistry initiatives, and build robust intellectual property moats.

Experience

1. Researcher

   Braskem

   Oct 2021 — Present · Pittsburgh, PA, US

   Lead polyolefin and metallocene catalyst development through the initial proof-of-concept (PoC) phase• Support the successful scale-up of advancing catalyst systems for commercialization• Conduct Freedom to Operate (FTO) analysis to guide strategic R&D directions and protect intellectual property• Leverage AI and automation tools to accelerate high-throughput lab data processing and preliminary patent landscaping• Evaluate the technical and commercial feasibility of novel green chemistry concepts to drive sustainability initiatives• Design and optimize complex reactor systems to improve catalyst screening and evaluation efficiency• Coordinate academic partnerships for advanced characterizations (e.g, solid-state NMR) and present findings at conferences like NAM• Write detailed technical notes to transfer experimental practices and scale-up protocols to cross-functional departments• Oversee daily laboratory operations to maintain a safe and highly efficient research environment

Education

• University of California, Davis

  Summer School

• Nanjing University

  B.S., Chemistry

  2012 — 2016

• UC Santa Barbara

  Ph.D., Chemistry