Yezhen (David) Li

Postdoctoral Scholar - Research Associate
Yezhen (David) Li
Pronouns He / Him / His Email yezhenli@usc.edu

Biography

Yezhen (David) Li is a postdoctoral research associate at the Center for Economic and Social Research. He earned his Ph.D. in sociology and M.A. in Statistics and Data Science from the University of Pennsylvania in 2024. His research interests span aging, mental health, informal caregiving, and social networks. David is passionate about the dynamics and complexities in interpersonal connections – including relationships and conflicts – and their implications for the health of marginalized populations. He is excited about contributing his expertise to the Program on Global Aging, Health, and Policy Team. He can be reached at yezhenli@usc.edu

Education

  • Ph.D. Sociology, University of Pennsylvania, 7/2024
  • M.A. Statistics and Data Science, University of Pennsylvania, 5/2024
  • M.A. Social Sciences, University of Chicago, 2018
  • B.A. Sociology and Economics (High Distinction), University of Virginia, 2017
  • Research Keywords

    Aging, Mental Health, Cognitive Decline and Dementia, Informal Caregiving, Social Networks

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