Jiaying Li is a Quality Control Technician at Sila Nanotechnologies Inc. since September 2021, previously serving as a Project Intern at Elcon Precision LLC where collaboration with modeling and experiment teams addressed surface defects in Alumina samples using SEM and EDS. Prior experience includes roles as a Transit Driver and Route Trainer at ASUCD Unitrans, focusing on safety and training for public transit operations. Jiaying Li was also a Teaching Assistant in Chemistry at the University of California, Davis, conducting lectures and providing support to students. Academic credentials include a Master of Engineering in Materials Science and Engineering, a Minor in Materials Science and Engineering, and a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, all from the University of California, Davis, complemented by undergraduate research in fiber and polymer science.