Xiang Li

Bio

I am a scientist in the Atomic, Molecular and Optical (AMO) Sciences Department and Data Systems Division at the Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS). Investigating the ultrafast processes in atoms and molecules with charged-particle spectroscopy at x-ray free-electron lasers is the major theme of my research. It consists of three interconnected endeavors. One is to understand the material response to ultra-intense x-rays at the atomic level, and another is to exploit such x-rays as the probe for unraveling photo-induced molecular dynamics. And the third is to develop machine learning algorithms for solving some of the bottleneck problems in our field. I am involved in the design, assembly, and operation of experimental endstations at the AMO beamline of the LCLS, as well as the software development for AMO experiments performed at free-electron laser facilities.

Education & Certifications

• Ph.D., Kansas State University, Physics (2019)
• B.S., South China Normal University/Kansas State University, Physics (2014)