Leilei Shi
Leilei Shi, Ph.D
Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering
Office: BellSouth 203B
Lab: RITA 375
Phone: (843)953-8621
Email: shil1@cofc.edu
Dr. Leilei Shi joined the College of Charleston as an assistant professor of Electrical Engineering in Fall 2023. Prior to this, he served as an Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering at Carolina University, Winston-Salem, NC, from January 2022 to July 2023. He finished his PhD in Electrical Engineering from University of Cincinnati in 2021, Master's in Material Science and Engineering from University of Science and Technology Beijing, China in 2014, and Bachelor's in Material Engineering from Shenyang Ligong University, China in 2011. In addition, he has served as a Process Engineer at Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) between 2014-2015. He has more than 10 years of experience in the areas of Nano- and Micro-electronic Device Design, Modeling, Fabrication, Process Integration, Electrical Characterization, Data Analysis, Circuit Design and Simulations. He has authored /co-authored several peer reviewed journal articles in the areas of microfluidics, lab-on-chip devices, biosensors, and flexible/ wearable devices. His current research interests include dielectrophoresis, impedance flow cytometry, microfluidics, biosensors, and artificial intelligence.
Collobrating Students
Charlie Jindrich
Charlie is a senior electrical engineering student at the College of Charleston. He joined Dr. Shi’s lab in the Spring 2024 semester and is working on a method to detect and classify nanovesicles (e.g. exosomes) using impedance flow cytometry and machine learning.
When not in the lab or the classroom, Charlie enjoys cycling and birdwatching.
Email: jindrichca@g.cofc.edu
Brendan Wurts
Brendan is a third year Electrical Engineering student at the College of Charleston. He joined Dr. Shi’s Lab in January 2024. He is currently working on a device to isolate nanovesicles from samples using DEP.
When not in the lab or the classroom, he enjoys cooking, playing basketball, and running.
Email: wurtsbs@g.cofc.edu
Savana Schwanda
Savana, a current third-year Systems Engineering student, joined Dr. Shi’s lab to explore the application of single-cell isolation in biotechnology. Her current project involves using droplet generation simulation techniques to develop a new biochip device to improve single-cell encapsulation methods.
When not in the lab or the classroom, she enjoys surfing, weight lifting, thrifting, and playing beach volleyball with friends.
Email: schwandask@g.cofc.edu
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/schwanda