Fan Li

R&D AI & Digital Consultant | Chemistry & Materials

With over 15 years of experience, Fan has designed, built, and supported enterprise-grade R&D AI and digital solutions with robust security for Fortune 500 chemical and biotech companies. He speaks the language of both lab scientists and IT professionals, bridging research and technology through broad expertise. Passionate about empowering R&D teams, Fan leverages the latest IT advancements—especially generative AI—to enhance efficiency, improve knowledge access, and drive innovation.

His work spans a wide range of R&D challenges, from developing custom data analysis tools for exploratory research to building enterprise-scale AI systems that unify siloed scientific information and automate discovery processes. Whether setting strategic direction, building hands-on solutions, or training research staff, he brings a practical, results-driven approach tailored to science-driven organizations.

 

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AI Context Engineering for R&D Knowledge: The Bigger Picture
In R&D, the true power of AI like ChatGPT lies not in clever prompts, but in context engineering: the discipline of shaping and delivering the accurate information from a company’s vast knowledge base so AI can deliver meaningful, domain-specific insights.
Fan Li September 26, 2025
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