About Me

Dr. Xiaoyue Li is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, working on the LICCI project at the Institute of Environmental Science and Technology (ICTA-UAB). She earned her Ph.D. in Applied Anthropology in 2017 from Oregon State University, focusing on the human dimensions of natural resources, particularly Indigenous and local knowledge systems in agricultural sectors. Dr. Li has extensive teaching experience across various levels and disciplines, both in-class and online. She teaches the course Climate Change and Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities, where she explores the intersection of cultural practices and environmental challenges faced by Indigenous groups. Her work emphasizes the importance of integrating local knowledge into broader environmental management and policy frameworks to address climate change effectively.