Rui Li
Wind Science and Engineering (WiSE) Ph.D. Student
Research Assistant, National Wind Institute
Email: Rui.Li@ttu.edu
Room Number: Civil Engineering, Room 139
Rui Li is a Ph.D. student in Wind Science and Engineering at Texas Tech University.
Her current research focuses on data-driven granular flow modeling for biomass compression
using machine learning, aiming to improve predictive understanding of material behavior.
She previously worked on ocean–atmosphere interactions, offshore wind systems, and
remote sensing, building a strong interdisciplinary foundation for her present research
in wind engineering and renewable energy.

Education
- B.S., Marine Sciences, Shanghai Ocean University, 2019
- M.S., Physical Oceanography, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, 2022
- Ph.D., Wind Science & Engineering, Texas Tech University, 2024 - present
Professional Experience
- Graduate Research Assistant, Texas Tech University
- Research Intern, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences
Awards and Honors
- Postgraduate Academic Scholarship, University of Chinese Academy of Science
- National Encouragement Scholarship by Ministry of Education of China
- Peoples Scholarship, Shanghai Ocean University
National Wind Institute
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Address
1009 Canton Ave., MS 3155 Lubbock, TX 79409-3155 -
Phone
National Wind Institute - 806.742.3476; Renewable Energy - 806.742.6284 -
Email
nwi@ttu.edu