Jianli Li
Jianli Li, male, born in January 1979 in Jiaozuo, Henan Province, holds a Ph.D. in Engineering and is an Associate Professor and Master’s Supervisor. He received his bachelor’s degree in Chemical Equipment and Machinery from Lanzhou University of Technology in 2001, his master’s degree in Chemical Process Machinery from Beijing University of Chemical Technology in 2006, and his Ph.D. in Engineering in Mechanical Design and Theory from Beijing University of Chemical Technology in 2009. From 2009 to 2011, he conducted research as a postdoctoral fellow at the Postdoctoral Research Station of Power Engineering and Engineering Thermophysics at East China University of Science and Technology. In October 2011, he joined Beijing Institute of Petrochemical Technology, where he currently serves as Deputy Director of the Department of Energy Engineering in the School of Mechanical Engineering. He is a core member of the Hydrogen Energy Research Center and a member of the Beijing Key Laboratory of Liquid Hydrogen Technology and Applications.
His research primarily focuses on technological development, simulation, and experimental studies in the areas of hydrogen storage and transportation, solar thermal energy utilization, and the integration of efficient heat transfer with phase-change thermal energy storage. In recent years, he has led one project under the Beijing Municipal Universities Young Talents Program and four industry-commissioned projects, and has participated in six national- or provincial/ministerial-level projects, including a sub-project of the National Key R&D Program of China (Hydrogen Energy Special Program), a United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) project, the 863 Program, projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, the National Science and Technology Support Program during the 11th Five-Year Plan, and a key science and technology research project of the Shanghai Municipal Science and Technology Commission. He has published nearly 30 papers in core journals, including 5 indexed by SCI and 4 indexed by EI; served as chief editor of one textbook and contributing editor of four textbooks; obtained authorization for 18 national patents, including 6 invention patents; and holds 2 software copyrights.
I. Major Research Areas
1. Hydrogen storage and transportation technologies.
2. Solar thermal energy utilization technologies.
3. Integrated technologies for efficient heat transfer and phase-change thermal energy storage.
II. Rewards and Honors
1. Li Jianli, Zhao Jie, Cao Jianshu, Lü Tao, Hou Yan, Yang Xiaoyu, et al. Comprehensive Experimental Apparatus for Process Unit Equipment, 2021 National College Teachers’ Teaching Innovation Competition — Sixth National Competition for Innovation in Self-Made Experimental Teaching Instruments and Equipment for Higher Education Institutions (Free Design Category), Third Prize.
2. Li Jianli, Hou Yan. Implementation Effects of Beijing’s Coal-to-Electricity Conversion and a Plan for Its Sustained Advancement, Second Prize of the Outstanding Social Research Projects by Young Teachers in Beijing Universities, 2017.
3. Fang Lihai, Liu Jianzhong, Zhang Haiming, Liu Lu, Zhao Jie, Han Liyan, Li Feng, Liu Xiao, Li Jianli, Jiang Miao, Yang Xiaoyu, Dang Jing, Wang Ying, Zhang Chao, Yuan Wei. Vibration Reduction Technology for Compressor Piping of Semi-Product Gas in Dry Gas Enrichment, Second Prize of the Yanshan Petrochemical Science and Technology Progress Award, Certificate No. 2016-2-07-D2, 2017.
4. Zhao Jie, Yang Kai, Kang Jian, Li Jianli. First Course Ideological and Political Teaching Competition of the China Petroleum Education Society, China Petroleum Education Society, First Prize, June 2025.
5. Zhao Jie, Yang Kai, Kang Jian, Li Jianli. Second Teaching Innovation Competition for Faculty of Beijing Institute of Petrochemical Technology, Second Prize, April 21, 2025.
III. Research Projects
1. Sub-project of the National Key R&D Program of China, “Key Technologies for Medium- and Low-Pressure Pure Hydrogen and Hydrogen-Blended Gas Pipeline Transportation and Applications”: Development of adaptive-flow hydrogen blending equipment and complex pipeline transportation processes with multiple hydrogen injection points and multiple users (Project No. 2021YFB4001602-3), core sub-project member, Dec. 2021 – Nov. 2024.
2. UNDP and Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area Hydrogen Energy Economy Vocational College Demonstration Project: Curriculum Design and Textbook Development for China Hydrogen Energy Vocational College (Hydrogen Energy) (Project No. H2023-005), principal participant, Jan. 2023 – Sept. 2023.
3. China Automotive Data Co., Ltd.: Preparation of Course Materials for Technologies and Applications of Onboard Hydrogen Systems for Fuel Cell Vehicles (Project No. H2025-208), independently completed, Oct. 13, 2025.
4. Industry-sponsored project: Feasibility Study on Microfluidic Intelligent Detection Equipment Technology, principal participant, Dec. 2021 – Jan. 2022.
5. Industry-sponsored project: Solar Energy Utilization in Electric Bicycle Charging Areas, project leader, 2019.
6. Industry-sponsored project: Performance Testing of Phase-Change Cold Storage Plates, project leader, 2017.
7. Industry-sponsored project: Development of Vibration Reduction Technology for Compressor Piping of Semi-Product Gas in Dry Gas Enrichment, principal participant, 2014–2017.
8. Beijing Municipal Universities Young Talents Program Project: Development of a Multifunctional Modular Experimental System Based on Static Mixers (Project No. YETP1481), project leader, 2013–2015.
9. Shanghai Municipal Science and Technology Commission Key Science and Technology Research Project: Research on Key Technologies for Preparation Processes and Complete Equipment of 10,000-Ton-Scale Plastic Functional Masterbatches (Project No. 10521100605), principal participant, 2010–2012.
10. 863 High-Technology Research and Development Program: Integrated Modeling and Optimal Control Technology for Energy Saving and Consumption Reduction in Large-Scale Polyolefin Pelletizing Equipment (Project No. 2009AA042142), principal participant, 2009–2011.
11. National Natural Science Foundation of China Project: Research on New Extrusion Theory of Single-Screw Extruders (Project No. 50873014), principal participant, 2008–2011.
12. Sub-project of the National Science and Technology Support Program during the 11th Five-Year Plan, “Key Technologies for Improvement and Security of Urban Human Settlement Environments”: Research on Materials for Improving Indoor Thermal and Humidity Environments in Buildings (Project No. 2006BAJ02A09-04), principal participant, 2007–2010.
IV. Representative Publications
1. Jianli Li, Ping Xue*, Wenying Ding, Jinmin Han, Guolin Sun. Micro-encapsulated paraffin/high density polyethylene/wood flour composite as form-stable phase change material for thermal energy storage [J]. Solar Energy Materials & Solar Cells, 2009, 93(10): 1761-1767. (SCI, EI)
2. Jianli Li, Ping Xue*, Hong He, Wenying Ding, Jinmin Han. Preparation and application effects of a novel form-stable phase change material as the thermal storage layer of an electric floor heating system [J]. Energy and Buildings, 2009, 41(8):871-880. (SCI, EI)
3. Xiaoming Jin, Jianli Li, Ping Xue*. Preparation and characterization of novel PVC-based form-stable phase change materials[J]. Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, 2014,130(11): 435-441. (SCI, EI)
4. Li Jianli, Xue Ping. Study on the Self-Temperature-Regulating Effect of Phase-Change Temperature-Control Panels [J]. Acta Energiae Solaris Sinica, 2009, 30(7): 921–927. (EI)
5. Li Jianli, Xue Ping. Study on the Energy-Saving Effect of Phase-Change Thermal Storage Panels Applied to Electric Heated Floor Heating Systems [J]. Acta Energiae Solaris Sinica, 2010, 31(7): 857–862. (EI)
6. Li Jianli, Liu Lu, Meng Bo, Ding Yun, Xue Ping. Study on the Mechanical Properties of Urea–Formaldehyde Resin Paraffin Microcapsules [J]. Acta Energiae Solaris Sinica, 2016, 37(2): 476–481. (EI)
7. Li Jianli, Ma Yulu*, Xie Linsheng, Fang Cheng, Gong Shuyun. Analysis of Specific Energy Consumption in Continuous Mixing Processes [J]. Polymer Materials Science & Engineering, 2012, 28(05): 160–164. (EI)
8. Li Jianli, Liu Lu. Research Progress on the Mechanical Properties of Phase-Change Material Microcapsules for Functional Thermal Fluids [J]. Chemical Industry and Engineering Progress, 2015, 34(7): 1928–1932.
9. Liu Mengran, Wang Pan, Li Jianli*, Jiang Lu, Wang Yangyang. Research Progress on Expanded Graphite-Based Shape-Stabilized Phase-Change Materials [J]. New Chemical Materials, 2018, 46(12): 6–10.
10. Zhang Yunfang, Li Jianli, Wu Lizhi. Analysis of Key Issues in Phase-Change Temperature Control Materials for Power Batteries [J/OL]. New Chemical Materials: 1–15 [2021-09-26].
11. Li Jianli, Geng Yinliang, Li Jingfa, et al. Simulation Study on No-Vent Filling Characteristics of Liquid Hydrogen [J]. Acta Energiae Solaris Sinica, 2024, 45(11): 747–754. DOI:10.19912/j.0254-0096.tynxb.2023-1238. (EI)
12. Geng Yinliang, Li Jianli, Zhang Yunfang. Simulation Study on the Effect of Flexible Composite Phase-Change Materials for Lithium-Ion Battery Thermal Management [J]. New Chemical Materials, 2024, 52(03): 187–192. DOI:10.19817/j.cnki.issn1006-3536.2024.03.008.
13. Geng Yinliang, Li Jianli, Wu Xiaohua, et al. Research Progress on Cryogenic Liquid Hydrogen Refueling Technology [J]. Low-Carbon Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 2024, 49(02): 105–114.
14. Li Jingfa, Li Jianli, Wang Yusheng, et al. Research Progress and Development Trends of Key Technologies for Hydrogen Energy Storage and Transportation [J]. Oil & Gas Storage and Transportation, 2023, 42(08): 856–871.
15. Geng Yinliang, Ying Qiang, Li Jianli, et al. Research Progress on Liquid Hydrogen Leakage Diffusion and Safety Prevention [J]. Vacuum & Cryogenics, 2023, 29(02): 153–162.
16. Zhao Kun, Li Jianli, Zhao Feng, et al. Simulation Study on Hydrogen Absorption/Desorption and Purification Performance of Titanium–Manganese Hydrogen Storage Alloys [J/OL]. Low-Carbon Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1–17 [2025-11-07].
V. Patents and Software Copyrights
1. Li Jingfa; Li Jianli; Yu Bo; Zhao Jie; Han Dongxu; Yuan Qing; Yan Donglei. A Stratified Experimental Apparatus and Method for Hydrogen-Blended Natural Gas Pipelines [P], Chinese Invention Patent, ZL 2022 1 1439335.4, Grant Announcement Date: November 28, 2025. (Beijing Institute of Petrochemical Technology; Xi’an Jiaotong University; Beijing Huanyu Jinghui Jingcheng Gas Technology Co., Ltd.)
2. Li Jingfa; Li Jianli; Yu Bo; Zhao Jie; Han Dongxu; Yuan Qing; Yan Donglei. A High-Precision Adaptive-Flow Natural Gas and Hydrogen Blending Device and Blending Method [P], Chinese Invention Patent, ZL 2022 1 1459479.6, Grant Announcement Date: December 2, 2025. (Beijing Institute of Petrochemical Technology; Xi’an Jiaotong University; Beijing Huanyu Jinghui Jingcheng Gas Technology Co., Ltd.)
3. Wu Xiaohua; Zhao Jie; Zhang Hongwei; Yu Bo; Li Jingfa; Li Jianli; Zhang Jing. A Flexible Transfer Pipeline Structure for Cryogenic Media with Low Heat Leakage [P], Chinese Invention Patent, ZL 2022 1 1066792.3, Grant Announcement Date: April 22, 2025. (Beijing Institute of Petrochemical Technology)
4. Li Jianli; Duan Bingyan; Ying Qiang; Geng Yinliang; Li Jingfa; Wang Ziye; Tang Guan. A Greenhouse-Type Solar Drying Device [P], Chinese Invention Patent, ZL 2022 1 0992356.2, Grant Announcement Date: January 19, 2024.
5. Li Jianli; Zhao Jie; Zhang Weiyi; Lü Tao; Cao Jianshu. A Comprehensive Experimental Apparatus for Process Unit Equipment [P], Chinese Invention Patent, ZL 2017 1 0730047.7, Grant Announcement Date: August 11, 2023.
6. Wang Zhen; Li Yu; Zhao Jie; Li Jianli; Hou Renjie; Gao Shan; Wang Xuan; Duan Yasi; et al. An Intelligent Voice-Interactive Fully Automatic Bathing Machine [P], Chinese Invention Patent, ZL 202010659105.3, Grant Announcement Date: October 29, 2021.
7. Ye Zhenglin; Xue Ping; Li Jianli. An Ultra-High-Molecular-Weight Polyethylene Composite Liner Plate [P], Chinese Invention Patent, ZL 200810102892.0, Grant Announcement Date: August 27, 2008.
VI. Admissions Information
I primarily recruit professional master’s students in Energy and Power Engineering (0858). Outstanding and highly motivated students with solid academic backgrounds in Energy and Power Engineering, New Energy Science and Engineering, Process Equipment and Control Engineering, Building Environment and Equipment Engineering, Refrigeration and Cryogenic Engineering, Safety Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and related fields are sincerely welcome to join our team. Applicants should be diligent and conscientious, possess a strong interest in scientific research, and demonstrate strong innovative thinking and team collaboration skills.