Dong Li has been an Associate Professor at School of Resources and Safety Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, since 2023. He earned his Bachelor of Engineering degree in Mineral Processing Engineering in 2013 and his Ph.D. in Engineering, specializing in Mineral Processing Engineering, in 2018, both from Northeastern University. His main research areas include mineral flotation and solid waste utilization. He recruits academic and professional master's students annually. He also serves as a peer reviewer for the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC), a member of the Chinese Society for Nonferrous Metals, and a member of the Youth Editorial Boards of the International Journal of Minerals, Metallurgy and Materials, Journal of Engineering Science, MetaResource, and Nonferrous Metals (Mineral Processing). In addition, he serves as a reviewer for journals including Fundamental Research, Journal of Cleaner Production, Construction and Building Materials, Minerals Engineering, and Powder Technology.