Nan Li

Nan Li is an applied mathematician and Ph.D. candidate in Mathematics at the University of Minnesota, where he is advised by Arnd Scheel. His research focuses on dynamical systems, including ordinary and partial differential equations, nonlinear waves, and pattern formation. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from the University of California, Los Angeles.

Li’s work explores topics such as spiral waves and geometric flows, with publications appearing in venues including Physica D: Nonlinear Phenomena and the London Mathematical Society Lecture Note Series. His research also extends to algebraic topology, as reflected in collaborative work on compatible indexing systems.

Through his research blog, Li shares accessible explanations of mathematical methods and concepts. Recent posts cover arclength continuation for navigating fold points and parameter sweeps, as well as center manifold reduction for PDE dynamics. The site also provides access to his publications, academic CV, Google Scholar profile, and professional links. As an individual academic brand, Nan Li brings together mathematical research, scholarly writing, and educational material focused on the analysis and computation of complex dynamical behavior.