In West Windsor on September 25, Haoran Li, a young postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, passed away at his home the Princeton University shares this sad news. He was just starting his career after completing his PHD at Princeton.

Who Was Haoran Li?

Haoran Li earn his undergraduate degree at Tsinghua University in China. One of China’s top schools. He completed his PhD this year and continues his research as post postdoctoral fellow.


Haoran Li co-authored a paper on the use of machine learning to model power magnetics in 2024. This paper won an award. You also work in Princeton Power Electronics Research Lab, which connects electrical engineering with clean energy innovation through the Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment.


Support for the Princeton Community

The passing news of Haoran Li was signed by University leaders, including Vice President for Campus Life W. Rochelle Calhoun, Dean of the Faculty Gene A. Jarrett, and Dean of the Graduate School Rodney D. Priestley.

Encourage students, staff, and faculty members to seek support in this difficult time.

Resources include:

Counseling & Psychological Services (available 24/7)

Office of Religious Life chaplains

Graduate School Student Affairs team

Carebridge counseling for staff and faculty (call 800-437-0911)

Remembering His Legacy

Haoran Li will be remembered for his strong contribution towards engineering research and for the promise he showed as a young scientist. His achievements highlight the role of international scholars in our society.