J-STAR Research, Inc.
Zhao (Michael) Li has a diverse work experience spanning over 15 years, with a focus on research and development in the field of chemistry and chemical engineering. Zhao (Michael) started their career as a Graduate Student Researcher at Nankai University in 2005, where they conducted research until 2011. Li then pursued their graduate studies as a Graduate Student Researcher at Utah State University from 2007 to 2012, where they worked on international collaboration projects supported by NSF and NSFC.
In 2013, Li joined Georgia Institute of Technology as a Postdoctoral Fellow, conducting research in organic synthesis and mechanisms. Zhao (Michael) also took on the role of Safety Chair of the Liotta Research Group, ensuring a safe working environment and providing safety training to lab workers. Li continued their research career at Georgia Institute of Technology as a Research Scientist I from 2016 to 2019, leading multiple research projects funded by various organizations.
From 2019 to 2021, Li worked at Wilmington PharmaTech Company LLC, first as a Senior Research Scientist and then as a Principal Investigator. Zhao (Michael)'sresponsibilities included developing and optimizing chemical processes for cGLP and cGMP API production, leading cGMP manufacturing of drug candidates, and communicating effectively with clients and management.
Most recently, Li joined J-STAR Research, Inc. in 2021 as a Principal Scientist. Further details and responsibilities are not provided.
Zhao (Michael) Li obtained their Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from Nankai University in 2005. Zhao (Michael) then pursued a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Organic Chemistry, completing their degree at Nankai University in 2011 and at Utah State University in 2012.
J-STAR Research, Inc.
J-STAR Research, Inc. is a contract chemistry organization serving as an outsourcing partner for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. J-STAR is a leading provider of services in organic synthesis problem solving, early phase non-GMP and GMP manufacturing and crystallization R&D. While high quality synthetic chemistry and process research services continue to be J-Star’s foundation, the company has steadily added and continues to expand in the areas of QC, GMP and QA, Crystallization R&D, Solid Form and Polymorph Screening, Catalysis Screening + Enabling Technology, Highly Potent Compound Handling (HPAPI), Impurity Isolation and Structural Elucidation by NMR and HR-LC/MS and Preformulation for Drug Product Development. J-Star’s expert team of scientists and professionals coupled with solid industrial experience, a track record of dependability, and over 70,000 SF of well-equipped laboratories across two New Jersey research facilities ensures that all projects are delivered in full, on time and with rigorous quality.