Hong Li Author & Editor

Dr. Hong Li received MS degree in materials science and engineering (1989) and PhD degree in metallurgical engineering (1992). Dr. Li works as a senior scientist at Nippon Electric Glass (2017 – present). Previously, Dr. Li worked at PPG Industries, SCHOTT North America, and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in various senior roles of developing new fiber glass, laser glass, and simulated waste glass, respectively (1994 -2017).

Dr. Li was awarded a lifetime membership of PPG Collegium Member and a Fellow of the American Ceramic Society. He chaired the Glass and Optical Materials Division (2010) and currently serves as a Council Member, International Commission on Glass. He co-edited three monographs on fundamental glass science, specialty glass, and Chinese ancient glass. Dr. Li co-authored more than 100 technical papers and has more than 110 patents/applications worldwide, covering a wide range of fiber glass and laser glass.