Dr. Yafen Li | Medical Physics | Best Researcher Award
Dr. Yafen Li, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
Dr. Yafen Li, PhD, is an Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology π¨π³. She specializes in artificial intelligence-based medical image processing, analysis, and medical physics π₯οΈπ©». With a robust academic background and an impressive research portfolio, she has contributed extensively to advancements in AI-driven radiology and imaging technologies ππ¬. Dr. Liβs work is recognized globally, and she actively participates in international research collaborations π. Committed to academic excellence and innovation, she also teaches courses on medical image processing and intelligent systems π.
Publication Profile
Education π
Dr. Yafen Li earned her PhD in Pattern Recognition and Intelligent Systems from the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences/Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology in 2021 π. She completed her Masterβs degree in Biomedical Engineering from Chongqing Medical University in 2013 π, and her Bachelorβs degree in Biomedical Engineering from Southern Medical University in 2009 π«. Her strong academic foundation has been key to her expertise in biomedical imaging, AI, and intelligent healthcare systems π§ π». Each educational milestone contributed to building her specialization in medical technology and research excellence π§¬.
Professional Experience π§βπ«
Since November 2021, Dr. Yafen Li has served as an Assistant Professor at the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology π’. Her work focuses on artificial intelligence-driven medical image analysis and medical physics research π€π§ͺ. She has also contributed through teaching, offering courses such as Medical Image Processing and Python Basics π₯οΈπ. Prior to this, she engaged in significant research activities during her doctoral studies, where she honed her expertise in medical imaging and AI applications βοΈπ§ . Dr. Liβs professional journey is marked by a blend of academic leadership and cutting-edge research π.
Awards and Honors π
Dr. Yafen Li received the Excellent Paper Award at the 2019 International Conference on Medical Imaging Physics and Engineering (ICMIPE) π . Her scientific contributions have been recognized internationally, including her active participation in prestigious forums like ISMRM and AAPM conferences π. Through her impactful publications and presentations, she has gained considerable acclaim in the biomedical engineering community π¬π. Her awards highlight her commitment to innovation, research excellence, and academic leadership π§ . Dr. Liβs consistent pursuit of high-impact work has earned her a strong reputation among peers and industry experts π.
Research Focus π¬
Dr. Yafen Liβs research centers on artificial intelligence-based medical image processing, MRI-CT image synthesis, and medical physics applications π₯οΈπ§ͺ. She has developed deep learning models for imaging translation and enhancement in radiotherapy and diagnosis π§ πΌοΈ. Her work bridges the gap between AI and clinical radiology, aiming to improve imaging precision and treatment planning π₯. Key themes of her research include transformer-based adversarial networks, deep convolutional methods, and MRI-only radiotherapy strategies π€π. Dr. Li’s contributions significantly advance intelligent healthcare imaging technologies and AI-integrated diagnostic solutions globally π.