Qingyun Li
Assistant Professor
Geosciences
Focus: Geochemistry, Environmental Science/Engineering
B.S in Environmental Sciences, 2011: Peking University
Ph.D. in Energy, Environmental and Chemical Engineering, 2016, Washington University
in St. Louis
Postdoctoral research affiliate at Stanford University /SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory
Faculty member at Stony Brook since 2021
Professor Li uses experimental approaches, geochemical modeling, and synchrotron X-ray techniques to study water-rock interactions in energy and environmental applications. Her research directions include:
- Water-rock interactions in subsurface geotechnical systems
- Mineral dissolution, nucleation, and precipitation
- Geochemical principles for soil and water remediation
Selected Publications
Li, Q, CM Ross, Z Kou, V Alvarado, and SA Aryana. Characterization and Modeling of Secondary Fe(OH)3 Phases in Stimulated Shale. Energy & Fuels, 2025, 39, 39, 18821–18830
Xu, Y, L Arya, C Rooney, A Sharma, X Liu, Z Hu, X Duan, JR Trelewicz, Q Li. Influence of Fracturing Fluids on Shale Matrix Permeability and Micro-Mechanical Properties After Chemical Interactions. Geoenergy Science and Engineering, 2024, 241, 213197.
Rooney, C, R Tappero, S Nicholas, Q Li. Wellbore Cement Alteration and Roles of CO2 and Shale During Underground Hydrogen Storage. Applied Geochemistry, 2024, 170, 106088.
Q. Li, L. Wang, Z. Perzan, J. Caers, G.E. Brown Jr., J.R. Bargar, and K. Maher. “Global Sensitivity Analysis of a Reactive Transport Model for Mineral Scale Formation During Hydraulic Fracturing.” Environmental Engineering Science, 2021, 38 (3), 192-207.
Q. Li, A.D. Jew, A. Kohli, K. Maher, G.E. Brown Jr, and J.R. Bargar. “Thicknesses of Chemically Altered Zones in Shale Matrices Resulting from Interactions with Hydraulic Fracturing Fluid.” Energy & Fuels, 2019, 33, 6878-6889.
Q. Li and Y.-S. Jun. “The Apparent Activation Energy and Pre-Exponential Kinetic Factor for Heterogeneous Calcium Carbonate Nucleation on Quartz.” Communications Chemistry, 2018, 1(1),56.