Research Overview
The focus of my research group is on the areas of control, dynamical systems, optimization, and learning. In particular, we are interested in studying complex large-scale systems arising from emerging physical, biological, and medical applications. Our interests lead to an interdisciplinary research program across boundaries of science and engineering.
NMR Spectroscopy and MRI
Research Interests
Neural Engineering and Control
Ensemble Control
About Me
I am Professor of Systems Science and Mathematics in the Department of Electrical and Systems Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis. I am also a faculty member in the Computational and Systems Biology and Biochemistry, Biophysics & Structural Biology programs in the Division of Biology & Biomedical Sciences (DBBS). I am Associate Editor of the SIAM Journal on Control and Optimization (SICON) and Associate Editor of IEEE Transactions on Control Systems Technology (TCST). I am grateful to have received an NSF Career Award (2008) and an AFOSR Young Investigator Award (2010).
Before joining Washington University, I was a graduate student at Harvard Applied Mathematics in the Division of Engineering and Applied Sciences. [CV]
Jr-Shin Li
Computational Optimal Control and Optimization
Professor of Systems Science and Mathematics
Electrical and Systems Engineering
Professor, Division of Biology & Biomedical Sciences
Washington University in St. Louis
Green Hall 1120B
Phone: 314-935-7340 Email: jsli@wustl.edu
Mathematical and Applied Control
Computational Engineering & Optimization
Dynamic Learning & Data Science
Data-Driven Methods for Systems and Control
Computational Biology and Neuroscience
Quantum Control
Stochastic Control
Health Science & Healthcare
Current Research Projects
Inferring Dynamic Topology to Decode and Control Spatiotemporal Structures in Complex Networks
Control of Dynamic Patterns in Neuronal Networks
Optimal Pulse Design in Quantum Control
Collective Behavior of Oscillators: From Cells to Societies
Spatiotemporal Control of Large Neuronal Networks using High Dimensional Optimization
Controlling Collective Dynamics of Underactuated Ensembles
Openings
I am looking for highly-motivated students and postdocs to join my research group.
Prospective Postdocs:
Position 1: Control and Learning for Large-Scale Systems
Applicants with expertise in systems, control, learning, and data engineering, and interested in interdisciplinary research are encouraged.
Position 2: Data-Driven Methods for Dynamical Systems and Control
Applications, including a CV and a brief description of interests and goals, should be sent to jsli@wustl.edu. Applications will be evaluated as soon as they are received, until the positions are filled.
Prospective Students:
I supervise students from both the Electrical Engineering (EE) and the Systems Science and Mathematics (SSM) PhD programs in the Department of Electrical and Systems Engineering, as well as students from Division of Biology & Biomedical Sciences at Washington University.