Curriculum Vitae for Cai, Li

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Cai, Li

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Dr. Li Cai is an organic chemist and glyco-scientist whose research focuses on carbohydrate chemistry, enzymatic synthesis of carbohydrates, and chemical glycobiology. Dr. Cai is also devoted to enhancing the teaching and learning of chemistry, which includes advising undergraduate researches. He joined USC Salkehatchie in 2011 as an assistant professor and was promoted to associate professor with tenure in 2016. In summer 2017, he joined the faculty at USC Lancaster.

Biographical Profile

College
University of SC Lancaster
Department
LAN PALMETTO COLLEGE
Tenure Status
Tenured

International Activity

International Activities
Yes
Type of Activity
Research, Teaching
Countries
China
Description
Research Collaborations.
Institution/Entity
Jiangnan University, China
Institutional Focus Areas
Science and Engineering (Other), Health Sciences
Extended Residence in Foreign Country
Yes (China)
Speaks Non-English Language
Yes (Mandarin Chinese)

Interest Background

Do you include students in your research?
Undergraduates
Interest Keywords
Organic Chemistry, Carbohydrate Chemistry, Chemical Biology
Institutional Focus Areas
Science and Engineering (Other), Health Sciences
Personal Focus Areas
Organic Synthesis, Biochemistry, Carbohydrate Chemistry

Professional Preparation(Education & Training)

Dates Institution Location Degree Field of Study
09/2007 - 06/2011 The Ohio State University Columbus, OH Ph.D. Chemistry
05/2005 - 07/2007 Peking University Beijing, China M.S. Medicinal Chemistry
09/2001 - 05/2005 Peking University Beijing, China B.S. Pharmaceutical Sciences

Memberships & Professional Activities

Dates Type Description Institution/Entity
03/2010 - Present Membership American Chemical Society

Positions & Appointments

Dates Description Institution/Entity
01/2008 - 07/2011 Research Associate The Ohio State University
08/2011 - 07/2016 Assistant Professor of Chemistry USC Salkehatchie
08/2016 - 07/2017 Associate Professor of Chemistry USC Salkehatchie
08/2017 - 07/2020 Associate Professor of Chemistry USC Lancaster
08/2020 Professor of Chemistry USC Lancaster

Recognition Awards, Honors, & Fellowships

Dates Type Description Foundation/Entity
2002 Award Excellent Medical Student First Price Scholarship, Peking University, China
2007 Award College of Mathematical and Physical Science Scholarship of the Ohio State University
2007 Award University Fellowship of the Ohio State University
2009 Award Best Oral Presentation Award, 5th Midwest Carbohydrate and Glycoscience Symposium
2010 Award Outstanding Oral Presentation Award of the 6th Midwest Carbohydrate and Glycoscience Symposium
2010 Award Chinese Government Award For Outstanding Self-Financed Students Abroad
2016 Award Faculty Award for Excellence in Scholarship USC Salkehatchie
2017 Award Breakthrough Star Award Office of the Vice President for Research, University of South Carolina
2020 Award Distinguished Research Service Award University of South Carolina
2021 Award Denise R. Shaw Excellence in Scholarship Award University of South Carolina
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