Ph.D. in Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering at the University of Virginia

M.E. in Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering at the University of Virginia

B.E. in Mechanical Engineering at Miami University

Chen Li is a Ph.D. in the Intelligent Systems Lab at the University of Virginia. His research focuses on modeling, analysis, and control of intelligent manufacturing systems, with expertise in reinforcement learning, human-robot collaboration, and generative AI. She has published multiple first-author papers and led projects on multi-agent control, real-time production optimization, and generative AI-powered planning for flexible smart manufacturing systems.

Chen has completed multiple internships at General Motors and GE Vernova, contributing to AI-driven production planning, intelligent robotic systems for pipeline inspection, and industrial bottleneck analysis. She has also collaborated on DOE projects for energy-efficient wood and food drying systems. Her technical strengths include machine learning, system modeling, and real-time control algorithms. Chen actively contributes to academic publishing and has presented at leading conferences in automation and manufacturing.