Jia Li possesses extensive expertise in photonics, highlighted by a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree from McGill University and a Master of Philosophy from The University of Hong Kong. Professional experience includes serving as a Principal Optical Engineer and Staff Optical Engineer at Infinera, along with the role of Submarine Optical System Engineer at Ciena. Jia Li has also contributed to research as a Research Assistant at McGill University and participated in a research exchange at Universidad Politecnica de Valencia, further enhancing skills and knowledge in the field.