Xinlin Li

Xinlin Li is a prominent professor at the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP) and the Department of Aerospace Engineering Sciences at the University of Colorado Boulder. He is known for his research in space physics and has made significant contributions to the understanding of Earth's radiation belts, particularly through the study of the dynamics of high-energy particles in the magnetosphere. His recent work includes leading a study that discovered new temporary radiation belts formed after a major solar storm in 2024, highlighting the unique composition and longevity of these belts.