# ProfessoLI, Philip Yong Xin

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## Background

Prof.Philip Yong-Xin Li received his BS degree from Peking University in 2008 and his PhD degree from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology in 2014. He joined the Chemistry department at the University of Hong Kong in fall 2019. With a focus on chemical biology and drug discovery, Dr. Li is particularly skilled in the discovery, biosynthesis, and bioengineering of microbial metabolites. Over the years, he and his team have built a strong foundation in the bioinformatics-guided discovery, biosynthesis and bioengineering of peptide antibiotics. The team's recent key strategy integrates advanced data mining methodologies with synthetic biology techniques, unlocking the genetic potential of complex microbiota to explore new ribosomal peptides and novel biosynthesis pathways for antibiotic discovery. Additionally, by deciphering the complex chemical "language" of microbe interactions, their interdisciplinary method significantly enhances the targeted discovery of potent peptide antibiotics.

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Education\
2014, PhD in Biology, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology\
2010, Mphil in Medicinal Chemistry, Peking University\
2008, B.Sc in Pharmaceutical Science, Peking University

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Awards\
2024\
Young Peptide Scientist Award (Chinese Peptide Society)\
2024\
Rising Star in Biological, Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry (ACS Bio & Med Chem Au)\
2014-2017\
IAS Postdoctoral Fellowship, HKUST\
2012\
Research excellence Award of School of Science, HKUST

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- Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, HKU
- B.Sc. (Peking University); Ph.D. (HKUST)

Location: Room 305 Chong Yuet Ming Chemistry Building, University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong

Phone: +852 3910 2196\
Email: [yxpli@hku.hk](mailto:yxpli@hku.hk)

Lab: <https://yxlilab.chemistry.hku.hk/>

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 [Google Scholar](https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=XiPrO8AAAAAJ) 

[ORCID](https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4422-2302)

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