2013 to the present,  Working on R&D of micro/nano manufacturing technologies, as a professor, in Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tsinghua University, China.

2004－2012,  Worked on R&D of micro/nano manufacturing technologies, as a professor, in Department of Precision Instruments and Mechanology, Tsinghua University, China.

1994－2004  Engaged in the research on micromachining and microactuators, as an associate professor, in Department of Precision Instruments and Mechanology, Tsinghua University, China.

1992－1994  Worked on R&D of micro flow measuring, micro pump and valve, as a post-doctoral research fellow, at Tsinghua University, China.

1991－1992  Engaged in the research on automatic polishing process, supported by the Association for Overseas Technical Scholarship, Japan.

1987－1991  Engaged in the research on end milling process, and received Ph.D. degree in precision engineering at Niigata University,Japan.

1985－1987  Majored in precision engineering, and received M.S. degree from Niigata University,Japan.

1978－1982  Majored in manufacturing technology and received B.S. degree in mechanical engineering at Harbin Institute of Technology,China.

The research interest is in micro/nano manufacturing field. The current research topics include micro EDM, micro ECM, hybrid micro machining, ultra-precision machining and microfluidic MEMS.

The research activities relate to fundamental research on micro EDM and ECM and their hybrid process, development of EDM drill and EDM/ECM process for micro nozzles and valve seats of diesel engine, EDM/ECM process and equipment for cooling holes of aero engine and gas turbine, servo scanning process of EDM and ECM for 3D micro structures, ultra-precision machining of Fresnel lens dies by single-point diamond cutting tool, as well as design and fabrication of microfluidic devices including flexible MEMS skin, inkjet head, biochips etc.

(1) Yong LI, Hiroyasu IWABE, et al., “Study on improvement of machining accuracy in cornering cut with end mill ”, JSME International Journal, Series Ⅲ, Vol.35, No.1 (1992) pp.168-173.

(2) Y. Li, X.N. Jiang, et al., “Experimental Study on Flow Behaviour of Fluid in Micro-pipe”, China Mechanical Engineering, (in Chinese), Vol.5, No.3 (1994) pp.24-25,43.

(3) Li Yong, Hu Min, et al., “An inchworm type of micro feed and ultra-precision positioning mechanism characterized with high thrust force”, Piezoelectrics & Acoustooptics, (in Chinese), Vol.21, No.5 (1999) pp.407-410.

(4) Li Yong, Wang Xianjun, et al., “ Research on the key technologies of micro electro discharge machining ”, Journal of Tsinghua University (Science and Technology), (in Chinese), Vol.39, No.8 (1999) pp.45-48.

(5) Yong Li , Min Guo, et al., “Micro electro discharge machine with an inchworm type of micro feed mechanism”,  Precision Engineering, Vol.26, No.1 (2002) pp.7-14.

(6) Li Yong, Zheng Yunfei, et al., “Localized electrochemical micro machining with gap control”, Sensors and Actuators: A-Physical, Vol.108, No.1-3 (2003) pp.144-148.

(7) Chen Xupeng, Li Yong, et al., “Homogeneously catalyzed micro chemical thruster”, Sensors and Actuators: A-Physical, Vol.108, No.1-3(2003) pp.149-154.

(8) Li Yong, Zhou Cheng, et al., “Submicron friction drive mechanism driven by a stepping motor”, Journal of Tsinghua University (Science and Technology), (in Chinese), Vol.44, No.2 (2004) pp.170-173.

(9) Chen Xupeng, Li Yong, et al., “Micro-thruster force measurement method using series connected double elastic elements”, Journal of Tsinghua University (Science and Technology), (in Chinese), Vol.44, No.2 (2004) pp.205-208.

(10) Huang Weifeng, Li Yong et al., “Application of the Lattice Boltzmann Method to Electrohydrodynamics: Deformation and Instability of Liquid Drops in Electrostatic Fields”, Chinese Science Bulletin, Vol.52, No.22 (2007) pp.3319-3324.

(11) H. Tong, Y. Wang and Y. Li, “Vibration-assisted Servo Scanning 3D Micro EDM”, Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering, Vol.18, No.2 (2008) pp.501-508.

(12) LI Yong, TONG Hao, et al., “Servo Scanning Process of 3D Micro EDM”, Nanotechnology and Precision Engineering (in Chinese), Vol.6, No.4（2008）pp. 307-311.

(13) H. Tong, Y. Li, et al., “Servo Scanning 3D Micro-EDM Based on Macro/micro-dual-feed Spindle”, International Journal of Machine Tools & Manufacture, 48 (2008) pp.858-869.

(14) H. Tong, Y. Li, et al., “Experimental Research on Vibration Assisted EDM of Micro Structures with Non-circular Cross Section”. Journal of Materials Processing Technology, Vol 208, No. 1-3 (2008) pp. 289-298.

(15) LI Yong, MA Xiaoyu, et al., “Research on Micro ECM Using Micro Array Electrode”, Proceedings of the 16th International symposium on Electromachining, April. 19~23, 2010, Shanghai,China, pp.335-339.

(16) LI Yong, ZHANG Xiangyang, XIE Xiaodan, “Development of Ultra-Precision Machine for Large-Sized Mirror Surface”, Nanotechnology and Precision Engineering (in Chinese), Vol.8, No.5（2010）pp. 428-432.

(17) LI Yong, “An Overview of Research Attempts on Micro Electro Machining at Tsinghua University”, Journal of The Japan Society of Electrical Machining Engineers, Vol.45, No.109 (2011.7) pp.48-53.

(18) TONG Hao, LI Yong, et al., “Experimental Research on Effects of Process Parameters on Servo Scanning 3D Micro Electrical Discharge Machining”, Chinese Journal of Mechanical Engineering, Vol.25, No.1 (2012) pp.114-121.

(19) Tong Hao, Li Yong, “Self-adaptive fuzzy controller with formulary rule for servo control of discharge gap in Micro EDM”, High Technology Letters, Vol.18, No.3 (2012) pp.223-229.

(20) ZHU XiaoGu, HUANG WeiFeng & LI Yong, “Role of step-shape structures and critical failure bubble volume in micro bubble constraint”, Chinese Science Bulletin, Vol.57, No.22 (2012) pp.2941-2946.

(21) XIE Xiaodan，Duong Camvinh，LI Yong，Ahmed Al-Zahrani：“Ultrasonic tool vibrator for vibration-assisted ultra-precision cutting”，Journal of Tsinghua University (Science and Technology), (in Chinese)，Vol.52, No.7, (2012) pp.956-961.

(22) LI Yong，LI Wenping，ZHU Xiaogu：『Design and fabrication process of flexible MEMS anti-drag skin』，Optics and Precision Engineering (in Chinese)，Vol.20，No.12 (2012) pp.2696-2703.

(23) H. Tong, Y. Li, L. Zhang, B.Q. Li, “Mechanism design and process control of micro EDM for drilling spray holes of diesel injector nozzles ”, Precision Engineering, Vol.37, No.1 (2013) pp.213-221.

(24) TONG Hao, ZHANG Long, LI Yong,“Layer depth constrained servo scanning EDM for 3D microstructures”, Procedia CIRP, Vol.6 (2013) pp.287-292.

(25) Yong Li, Ruiqin Hu, “Micro Electrochemical Machining for Tapered Holes of Fuel Jet Nozzles”, Procedia CIRP, Vol.6 (2013) pp.396-401.

(26) Hao Tong，Long Zhang，Yong Li, “Algorithms and machining experiments to reduce depth errors in servo scanning 3D micro EDM”, Precision Engineering, Vol.38, No.3 (2014) pp.538-547.

(27) K. Zhou, X. G. Zhu, Y. Li, “Fabrication of PDMS Micro Through-holes Using Micromolding in Open Capillaries”, RSC Advances, Vol. 60, No.4 (2014) pp.31988-31993.

(28) WANG Zhiqiang, TONG Hao, LI Yong, et al., “Multifunctional spindle for machining film cooling holes in EDM”，Journal of Tsinghua University (Science and Technology), (in Chinese)，Vol.54, No.9, (2014) pp.1131-1137.

(29) ZHU XiaoGu, LI Yong, et al., “Feasibility analysis of drag reduction using trapped micro-bubbles by water electrolysis”, Journal of Ship Mechanics (in Chinese), Vol.18, No.10 (2014) pp.1165-1174.

(30) ZHANG Long, LI Yong, et al., “Diameter consistency of micro electrodes and holes machined by EDM”，Journal of Tsinghua University (Science and Technology), (in Chinese)，Vol.54, No.11, (2014) pp.1460-1465.

(31) ZHU XiaoGu, LI Yong, et al., “Feasibility analysis of drag reduction using trapped micro-bubbles by water electrolysis”, Journal of Ship Mechanics (in Chinese), Vol.18, No.10 (2014) pp.1165-1174.

(32) Long Zhang, Hao Tong, Yong Li, “Precision machining of micro tool electrodes in micro EDM for drilling array micro holes”, Precision Engineering, Vol.39, (2015) pp.100-106.

(33) KONG Quancun, LI Yong, et al., “Three-electrode pulse power supply for micro ECM”，Journal of Tsinghua University (Science and Technology), (in Chinese), Vol.55, No.3（2015）pp.266~272.

(34) C. J. Li, Y. Li, et al., “Ultra-precision machining of Fresnel lens mould by single-point diamond turning based on axis B rotation”, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Vol. 77, (2015) pp.907–913.

(35) ZHOU Kai, ZHU Xiaogu, LI Yong, “Simulation Research on Shape Stability of Resident Microbubbles Based on VOF Method”, Journal of Ship Mechanics (in Chinese), Vol.20, No.1-2 (2016) pp.41-47.

(36) TONG Hao, LI Yong, et al., “On-machine process of rough-and-finishing servo scanning EDM for 3D micro cavities”, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Vol.82 (2016) pp.1007-1015.

(37) C. J. Li, Y. Li, H. Tong, L. Zhao, Q. C. Kong, Z. Q.Wang, “An EDM pulse power generator and its feasible experiments for drilling film cooling holes”. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Vol.87, (2016) pp.1813-1821.

(38) Guodong Liu, Yong Li, Quancun Kong, Hao Tong, “Research on ECM Process of Micro Holes with Internal Features”, Precision Engineering, Vol.41, (2017), pp.508–515.