UC San Diego Renames Department of
NanoEngineering to Aiiso Yufeng Li Family Department of Chemical
and Nano Engineering – ‘Conferring their name on this department is
one of the highest distinctions UC San Diego can bestow.’
CorDx, a biotechnology company that is transforming the global
diagnostics industry with innovative R&D solutions, a
vertically integrated supply chain, and manufacturing footprints in
the United States and around the world, today announced a
transformative $21M gift to the University of California San
Diego’s Jacobs School of Engineering from CorDx founder Aiiso
Yufeng Li (Jeff), with support from members of the CorDx family –
Li’s wife, Aiiso DongDong Li (Doreen), Mac Chen, Haixia Yang,
Monica Hu, and others at CorDx. The gift is designated to support
chemical and nano engineering research and education at UC San
Diego.
In recognition of the gift, which marks a significant milestone
in the family’s entrepreneurial and philanthropic journey, UC San
Diego is renaming the department that houses the university’s
chemical and nano engineers -- the Aiiso Yufeng Li Family
Department of Chemical and Nano Engineering.
This landmark contribution underscores the family’s unwavering
dedication to advancing education and innovation and enhancing
people’s lives worldwide. The donation is also a testament to the
rise of chemical engineering and nano engineering, which is on a
trajectory to soon achieve the same recognition and renown as
bioengineering, revolutionizing industries and driving innovation
to new heights.
Li, renowned for his philanthropy, generosity, and deep
commitment to education, especially at UC San Diego, says, “Our
family is filled with pride, continuing our legacy of supporting
innovation and education at UC San Diego. It is our deepest hope
that this gift will greatly enhance and strengthen the bridge
between Chemical Engineering and Nano Engineering, and that our
global community will benefit for untold years from the innovations
that are born from this complementary program.”
Says Li, “By investing in education, this gift will not just
shape the future of the Chemical and Nano Engineering department at
UC San Diego, but will also pave the way for research-fueled
translational advancements to our global societal good.”
He adds, “I am inspired by the way Chemical Engineering and Nano
Engineering are linked at the UC San Diego Jacobs School of
Engineering. These two fields are extremely complementary, but
their connections are too often overlooked. I believe many
important breakthroughs in novel products and their manufacturing
will emerge from efforts to combine chemical engineering
fundamentals with innovations and new technologies enabled by
nanoscale engineering.”
“This generous gift will have a lasting, meaningful impact on
our chemical and nano engineering students, faculty and staff now
and long into the future,” said Albert P. Pisano, Dean of the UC
San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering and Special Adviser to the
Chancellor.
Pisano expressed his profound gratitude for the philanthropy,
stating, "The newly named Aiiso Yufeng Li Family Department of
Chemical and Nano Engineering represents a pivotal moment in the
history of UC San Diego. Jeff and Doreen’s generosity over the past
year represents more than 26 million dollars in philanthropy to the
Jacobs School. This support is elevating our capabilities to better
link chemical and nano engineering in research and education in
order to accelerate innovation for the public good, solve extremely
tough challenges and improve lives.”
This donation comes on the heels of another important
announcement from CorDx. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration
(FDA) granted CorDx emergency use authorization (EUA) for its home
use CorDx TyFast Flu A/B & COVID-19 At Home Multiplex Rapid
Test. CorDx's high-performance multiplex test delivers results in
just 10 minutes, offering a fast, reliable, and accessible
alternative to conventional testing methods.
For the CorDx and Li family, this donation holds profound
significance. Li, speaking on behalf of the family, expresses,
"Education, innovation, and believing in what can be possible, has
always been a cornerstone of our family's values. We believe in the
power of knowledge to drive positive change and empower future
generations. This donation signifies the importance of learning and
giving back to our community."
Li hopes that this donation of $21M also serves as a call to
action for others to follow suit.
He says, “We hope that our contribution will inspire others to
invest in education and technology. Now, more than ever, it is
crucial to support academia and other institutions that drive
innovation and prepare the next generation of leaders dedicated to
reaching beyond what is possible.”
As the CorDx and Li family embark on this new chapter of
philanthropy and innovation, they remain steadfast in their
commitment to positively impacting the world by leaving a legacy
that will endure for generations to come.
CorDx is a multinational biotech organization focused on pushing
the limits of innovation and supply in global health. With over
2,100 employees worldwide and serving millions of users in over 100
countries, CorDx delivers rapid testing and point-of-care and
home-use diagnostic solutions used to detect infectious diseases
such as COVID-19 and other diagnostics supporting pregnancy,
biomarkers, and more. CorDx is at the cutting edge of technology,
artificial intelligence, and data science with the goal of
delivering diagnostic solutions to the most critical questions in
healthcare.
About CorDx
CorDx, a global biotechnology organization, is transforming the
global diagnostics industry with innovative R&D solutions, a
vertically integrated supply chain, and manufacturing footprints in
the United States and around the world. CorDx develops,
manufactures, and distributes diagnostics and related tools that
empower users to monitor and improve their health. Its proprietary
diagnostic solutions are recognized by families and medical
professionals for being affordable, user-friendly, and precise.
www.CorDx.com
About the UC San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering
The Jacobs School of Engineering at the University of California
San Diego offers excellence at scale in research, education, public
service, and technology transfer. The Jacobs School of Engineering
is the #8 public engineering school in the nation and #12 in the
nation overall. With nearly 290 faculty and more than 9,100
students in six departments, the Jacobs School of Engineering is
the second-largest engineering school in California. The Jacobs
School of Engineering ranks #1 in California, and #1 on the West
Coast, for research expenditures. Our entrepreneurial faculty leads
teams that work across disciplines and industries to tackle the
toughest challenges that no lab, department, or company can handle
alone. At the UC San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering, we make
bold possible. JacobsSchool.ucsd.edu
About UC San Diego
The University of California San Diego, embraces an inclusive
culture of exploration and experimentation. Established in 1960, UC
San Diego has been shaped by exceptional scholars who are not
afraid to look deeper, challenge expectations, and redefine
conventional wisdom. As one of the top 20 research universities in
the world and the only academic medical center in San Diego, we are
driving innovation and change to advance society, improve the
health of our community, propel economic growth, and make our world
a better place. www.ucsd.edu.
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