Fay-Wei Li

Fay-Wei Li is a Scholar In Residence in the Department of Biology at Duke University. Li is affiliated with the Trinity College of Arts & Sciences and holds the title of Scholar In Residence in the Department of Biology. Their research interests include population genomics, evolutionary biology, and the study of horizontal gene transfer in ferns. Li's work has been supported by grants from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and the National Science Foundation. They are currently engaged in research projects such as the Population Genomics Study of Granite Outcrop Isoetes and Collaborative Research: Exploring the Evolution of an Extreme Makeover in Ferns.

Fay-Wei Li is a researcher specializing in Evolution, Systematics, and Genomics, with a focus on Ferns and Hornworts. Their work explores the evolutionary history and genetic mechanisms underlying the diversification of these plant lineages. Li's research includes the genomic analysis of ferns and hornworts to elucidate land plant evolution, symbiotic relationships, and the origins of key biological traits. They have contributed to large-scale phylogenomic projects, such as the 10KP initiative, and have investigated the genetic basis of desiccation tolerance and symbiotic adaptations. Their studies also examine the role of horizontal gene transfer and the evolution of photoreceptor systems in nonseed land plants.