Baile Li

Baile Li is an astrophysicist and curator whose work bridges scientific research and public engagement.

In her astrophysics research, she investigates supermassive black hole mergers, using n-body simulations to understand how stellar dynamics influence the coalescence of black hole binaries. In her curatorial work, she develops large-scale exhibitions that explore humanity's scientific discoveries, having organized "Horizons: The Evolution of Astronomical Observations" and "Reaching for the Horizon: Great Voyages of Discovery Connecting the World." Both exhibitions featured hundreds of artifacts chronicling our cosmic understanding and maritime exploration, accompanied by comprehensive monographs that she edited to document the curatorial process and exhibition narratives.

She regularly delivers astronomy outreach lectures across educational institutions, from elementary schools to universities, covering topics including solar physics, black holes, and the history of telescopic observation.

Her science fiction writing extends her research into imaginative territory, offering readers accessible entry points into complex astrophysical concepts. Through narrative, she blends rigorous science with speculative exploration, creating stories that serve as both entertainment and scientific education. Her work reflects a commitment to sharing cosmic knowledge with diverse audiences, whether through academic research, museum exhibitions, or the power of storytelling.

Her greatest passion is thinking, as she believes that freedom of thought alone remains eternal.