Eric Li
Dr. Eric Li is an Associate Professor and holds the Principal’s Research Chair (Tier 2) in Social Innovation for Health Equity and Food Security at the UBC Okanagan. Dr. Li’s research embraces an interdisciplinary and community-based approach to tackle complex challenges, including health inequity and food insecurity.
Dr. Li actively engages trainees at all levels, from undergraduate to post-doctoral, in the co-creation of innovative, community-centered solutions and initiatives aimed at addressing societal and system-wide issues. Over the past seven years, he has successfully secured over CAD 2.8 million in research grants to support his collaborations with community partners, both locally and globally.
Dr. Li’s research interests include social innovation, ethical consumerism, community and development resilience, and development of sustainable and resilient market systems.
About
Dr. Eric Li
Associate Professor, Faculty of Management
Principal’s Research Chair (Tier 2) in Social Innovation for Health Equity and Food Security
Email: eric.li@ubc.ca
RESEARCH CLUSTER FOCUS:
- Socio-Economic Analysis