Yanjun Li

Researcher
DISC Type : Cs

Assistant Professor at University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida, United States

Overview

Yanjun Li is an Assistant Professor at the University of Florida, where he leads a lab focused on AI-driven drug discovery. His research combines deep generative modeling and geometric deep learning to design novel molecules and proteins. He holds a Ph. D. in Computer Science from UF and has prior industry experience at Calico and Baidu.

He is actively building his research team and is frequently hiring postdoctoral associates and PhD students passionate about applying AI to revolutionize drug discovery. He has also been recognized with a Mentorship Excellence Award from the University of Florida for his work with students.

He co-developed an AI framework called GatorAffinity, which leverages large-scale synthetic data to significantly improve the prediction of protein-ligand binding affinity.

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Self-Disciplined

Perfectionist

Soft Communicator

Being observant comes to them naturally.  The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof. They tend to be clear about their needs and limitations and are unlikely to promise too much.

Topics They Care About

AI in Drug Discovery
His entire research focus at the University of Florida is on developing innovative AI algorithms to tackle challenges in life sciences and drug design.
Generative AI Models
His work concentrates on deep generative modeling, including diffusion models, for the de novo design of small molecules, RNA, and proteins.
Geometric Deep Learning
He applies this technique for molecular recognition and protein-ligand binding affinity prediction, as demonstrated in his GatorAffinity model.

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Work History

3-2023
Assistant Professor at University of Florida
9-2022 - 3-2023
Machine Learning Scientist at Calico Life Sciences
6-2021 - 8-2022
Senior Research Scientist at Baidu USA
6-2020 - 8-2020
AI/ML PhD Intern at GE Healthcare
8-2016 - 5-2021
Research And Teaching Assistant at University of Florida

Education

8-2016 - 5-2021
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) from University of Florida
2013 - 2015
Master’s Degree from Waseda University

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