1982年畢業(yè)于北京林業(yè)大學(xué)資源學(xué)院林學(xué)專業(yè)，獲農(nóng)學(xué)學(xué)士學(xué)位；

1983年赴美就讀于北卡羅萊納州立大學(xué)森林系，先后分別在1985年和1989年獲碩士及博士學(xué)位；畢業(yè)后作為博士后受聘于美國最大的林業(yè)公司W(wǎng)eyerhaeuser公司；

1991年到美國明尼蘇達(dá)大學(xué)森林資源系任該系遺傳研究課題的研究員和主任；

1995年回到北卡羅萊納州立大學(xué)森林系執(zhí)教，于1997年提升為副教授并于2004年提升為教授。

多年來一直從事林木遺傳育種和生物技術(shù)專業(yè)領(lǐng)域的教學(xué)、科研、技術(shù)和成果轉(zhuǎn)化等方面的工作，開發(fā)了估計(jì)遺傳參數(shù)和育種值等的最新遺傳模型和分析方法，建立了林木遺傳改良最全面的合作數(shù)據(jù)庫。已在國際著名雜志上發(fā)表論文一百余篇，被引用次數(shù)高達(dá)二千多次。由于在國際上享有很高的榮譽(yù)，應(yīng)邀為十余份專業(yè)遺傳雜志的審閱和編輯并多次在重大國際學(xué)術(shù)會(huì)議上被邀請(qǐng)作特邀報(bào)告。主持了十余項(xiàng)重大課題，研究總經(jīng)費(fèi)超過一千萬元。

主持了十余項(xiàng)來自美國農(nóng)業(yè)部、能源部、生物工程基金會(huì)、美國科學(xué)基金會(huì)等機(jī)構(gòu)和部門的研究和開發(fā)項(xiàng)目，平均每年超過一百萬美元的科研基金。

Xi, X. J., Jiang, X. B., Li, D., Guo, L. Q., Zhang, J. F., Wei, Z. Z., & Li, B. L. (2011). Induction of 2n pollen by colchicine in Populus X popularis and its triploids breeding. Silvae Genetica, 60(3-4), 155-160.

Cumbie, W. P., Isik, F., Li, B. L., & Goldfarb, B. (2011). Effects of propagule type on genetic parameters of wood density and growth in a loblolly pine progeny test at ages 10 and 11 years. Tree Genetics & Genomes, 7(6), 1147-1158.

Zhang, D. Q., Yang, X. H., Zhang, Z. Y., & Li, B. L. (2010). Expression and nucleotide diversity of the poplar COBL gene. Tree Genetics & Genomes, 6(2), 331-344.

Aspinwall, M. J., Li, B. L., McKeand, S. E., Isik, F., & Gumpertz, M. L. (2010). Prediction of whole-stem alpha-cellulose yield, lignin content, and wood density in juvenile and mature loblolly pine. Southern Journal of Applied Forestry, 34(2), 84-90.

Eckard, J. T., Isik, F., Bullock, B., Li, B. L., & Gumpertz, M. (2010). Selection efficiency for solid wood traits in pinus taeda using time-of-flight acoustic and micro-drill resistance methods. Forest Science, 56(3), 233-241.

Zhang, J. F., Wei, Z. Z., Li, D., & Li, B. L. (2009). Using SSR markers to study the mechanism of 2n pollen formation in Populus x euramericana (Dode) Guinier and P. x popularis. Annals of Forest Science, 66(5).

Isik, F., Amerson, H. V., Whetten, R. W., Garcia, S. A., Li, B., & McKeand, S. E. (2008). Resistance of Pinus taeda families under artificial inoculations with diverse fusiform rust pathogen populations and comparison with field trials. Canadian Journal of Forest Research, 38(10), 2687-2696.

McKeand, S. E., Li, B., Grissom, J. E., Isik, F., & Jayawickrama, K. J. S. (2008). Genetic parameter estimates for growth traits from diallel tests of loblolly pine throughout the southeastern United States. Silvae Genetica, 57, 101-110.

Isik, F., Gumpertz, M., Li, B., Goldfarb, B., & Sun, X. (2008). Analysis of cellulose microfibril angle (MFA) using a linear mixed model in Pinus taeda clones. Canadian Journal of Forest Research, 38(6), 1676-1689.

Isik, F., Li, B., Goldfarb, B., & McKeand, S. (2008). Prediction of wood density breeding values of Pinus taeda elite parents from an unbalanced data: A method for adjustment of site and age effects using a common checklot. Annals of Forest Science, 65, 406-418.

Chen, Q. M., Hu, Z., Chang, H. M., & Li, B. (2007). Micro analytical methods for determination of compression wood content in loblolly pine. Journal of Wood Chemistry and Technology, 27(3-4), 169-178.

Li, H., Amerson, H., & Li, B. L. (2006). Genetic models of host-pathogen gene interaction based on inoculation of loblolly pine seedlings with the fusiform rust fungus. New Forests, 31(2), 245-252.

McKeand, S. E., Jokela, E. J., Huber, D. A., Byram, T. D., Allen, H. L., Li, B. L., & Mullin, T. J. (2006). Performance of improved genotypes of loblolly pine across different soils, climates, and silvicultural inputs. Forest Ecology and Management, 227(1-2), 178-184.

Li, H., Ghosh, S., Amerson, H., & Li, B. L. (2006). Major gene detection for fusiform rust resistance using Bayesian complex segregation analysis in loblolly pine. Theoretical and Applied Genetics, 113(5), 921-929.

Hu, X. S., & Li, B. L. (2006). Additive genetic variation and the distribution of QTN effects among sites. Journal of Theoretical Biology, 243(1), 76-85.

Alizoti, P. G., Li, B. L., & McKeand, S. E. (2006). Early evaluation of intra- and inter-provenance hybrids of loblolly pine for planting in piedmont regions of the southern United States. Forest Science, 52(5), 557-567.

McKeand, S. E., Abt, R. C., Allen, H. L., Li, B. L., & Catts, G. P. (2006). What are the best loblolly pine genotypes worth to landowners?. Journal of Forestry, 104(7), 352-358.

Sykes, R., Li, B. L., Isik, F., Kadla, J., & Chang, H. M. (2006). Genetic variation and genotype by environment interactions of juvenile wood chemical properties in Pinus taeda L. Annals of Forest Science, 63(8), 897-904.

Yu, Q., Li, B., Nelson, C. D., McKeand, S. E., Batista, V. B., & Mullin, T. J. (2006). Association of the cad-n1 allele with increased stem growth and wood density in full-sib families of loblolly pine. Tree Genetics & Genomes, 2(2), 98-108.

Isik, F., Boos, D. D., & Li, B. L. (2005). The distribution of genetic parameter estimates and confidence intervals from small disconnected diallels. Theoretical and Applied Genetics, 110(7), 1236-1243.

Li, S. Q., & Boyter, H. (2005). Washfastness improvement for heavy shade microdenier nylon 6,6 fabric. AATCC Review, 5(8), 36-40.

Isik, F., Goldfarb, B., Lebude, A., Li, B. L., & McKeand, S. (2005). Predicted genetic gains and testing efficiency from two loblolly pine clonal trials. Canadian Journal of Forest Research, 35(7), 1754-1766.

Sykes, R., Li, B. L., Hodge, G., Goldfarb, B., Kadla, J., & Chang, H. M. (2005). Prediction of loblolly pine wood properties using transmittance near-infrared spectroscopy. Canadian Journal of Forest Research, 35(10), 2423-2431.

Lstiburek, M., Mullin, T. J., Mackay, T. F. C., Huber, D., & Li, B. (2005). Positive assortative mating with family size as a function of predicted parental breeding values. Genetics, 171(3), 1311-1320.

Li, B., & McKeand, S. E. (2005). Forest genetics and tree breeding in the age of genomics--IUFRO Conference. Forest Genetics, 12(2), 141-143.

Isik, F., Li, B. L., Frampton, J., & Goldfarb, B. (2004). Efficiency of seedlings and rooted cuttings for testing and selection in Pinus taeda. Forest Science, 50(1), 44-53.

Zhang, D., Zhang, Z., Yang, K., & Li, B. (2004). Genetic mapping in (Populus tomentosa x Populus bolleana) and P-tomentosa Carr. using AFLP markers. Theoretical and Applied Genetics, 108(4), 657-662.

Xiang, B., Li, B., & Isik, F. (2004). Time trend of genetic parameters in growth traits of Pinus taeda L.Silvae Genetica, 52(3), 114-121.

Zeng, W., Ghosh, S., & Li, B. L. (2004). A blocking Gibbs sampling method to detect major genes with phenotypic data from a diallel mating. Genetical Research, 83(2), 143-154.

Kegley, A. J., Mckeand, S. E., & Li, B. L. (2004). Seedling evaluation of Atlantic coastal and piedmont sources of loblolly pine and their hybrids for height growth. Southern Journal of Applied Forestry, 28(2), 83-90.

Lee, G. J., Boerma, H. R., Villagarcia, M. R., Zhou, X., Carter, T. E., Li, Z., & Gibbs, M. O. (2004). A major QTL conditioning salt tolerance in S-100 soybeanand descendent cultivars. Theoretical and Applied Genetics, 109(8), 1610-1619.

Jansson, G., & Li, B. (2004). Genetic gains of full-sib families from disconnected diallels in loblolly pine.Silvae Genetica, 53(2), 60-64.

Sykes, R., Isik, F., Li, B., Kadla, J., & Chang, H.-M. (2004). Genetic variation in physiochemical wood properties in loblolly pine (Pinus taeda L.). TAPPI Journal, 2(12), 3-8.

Isik, F., Li, B. L., & Frampton, J. (2003). Estimates of additive, dominance and epistatic genetic variances from a clonally replicated test of loblolly pine. Forest Science, 49(1), 77-88.

Hu, X. S., & Li, B. L. (2003). On migration load of seeds and pollen grains in a local population.Heredity, 90(2), 162-168.

Xiang, B., Li, B. L., & McKeand, S. (2003). Genetic gain and selection efficiency of loblolly pine in three geographic regions. Forest Science, 49(2), 196-208.

Zeng, W., & Li, B. L. (2003). Simple tests for detecting segregation of major genes with phenotypic data from a diallel mating. Forest Science, 49(2), 268-278.

McKeand, S. E., Amerson, H. V., Li, B., & Mullin, T. J. (2003). Families of loblolly pine that are the most stable for resistance to fusiform rust are the least predictable. Canadian Journal of Forest Research, 33(7), 1335-1339.

Hu, X. S., Zeng, W., & Li, B. L. (2003). Impacts of one-way gene flow on genetic variance components in a natural population. Silvae Genetica, 52(1), 18-24.

Jansson, G., Li, B. L., & Hannrup, B. (2003). Time trends in genetic parameters for height and optimal age for parental selection in Scots pine. Forest Science, 49(5), 696-705.

Xiang, B., & Li, B. L. (2003). Best linear unbiased prediction of clonal breeding values and genetic values from full-sib mating designs. Canadian Journal of Forest Research, 33(10), 2036-2043.

Sykes, R., Isik, F., Li, B. L., Kadla, J., & Chang, H. M. (2003). Genetic variation of juvenile wood properties in a loblolly pine progeny test. TAPPI Journal, 2(12), 08-Mar.

Isik, F., & Li, B. L. (2003). Rapid assessment of wood density of live trees using the Resistograph for selection in tree improvement programs. Canadian Journal of Forest Research, 33(12), 2426-2435.

Isik, F., & Li, B.-L. (2003). Time trend of genetic parameter estimates in growth traits of Pinus Taeda L.Silvae Genetica, 52, 114-121.

Isik, F., Isik, K., Yildirim, T., & Li, B. L. (2002). Annual shoot growth components related to growth of Pinus brutia. Tree Physiology, 22(1), 51-58.

Hu, X. S., & Li, B. (2002). Seed and pollen flow and cline discordance among genes with different modes of inheritance. Heredity, 88(2002 Mar), 212-217.

Hu, X. S., & Li, B. (2002). Linking evolutionary quantitative genetics to the conservation of genetic resources in natural forest populations. Silvae Genetica, 51(5-6), 177-183.

Hu, X. S., & Li, B. (2001). Assessment of the ratio of pollen to seed flow in a cline for genetic variation in a quantitative trait. Heredity, 87(2001 Oct), 400-409.

Xiang, B., & Li, B. L. (2001). A new mixed analytical method for genetic analysis of diallel data.Canadian Journal of Forest Research, 31(12), 2252-2259.

Olsson, T., Lindgren, D., & Li, B. (2001). Balancing genetic gain and relatedness in seed orchards.Silvae Genetica, 50(5-6), 222-227.

Frampton, J., Li, B., & Goldfarb, B. (2000). Early field growth of loblolly pine rooted cuttings and seedlings. Southern Journal of Applied Forestry, 24(2), 98-105.

Li, B., McKeand, S., & Weir, R. (2000). Impact of forest genetics on sustainable forestry: results from two cycles of loblolly pine breeding in the U.S. Journal of Sustainable Forestry, 10(1/2), 79-85.

Wu, R. L., & Li, B. L. (2000). A quantitative genetic model for analyzing species differences in outcrossing species. Biometrics, 56(4), 1098-1104.

Wu, R. L., & Li, B. L. (1999). A multiplicative-epistatic model for analyzing interspecific differences in outcrossing species. Biometrics, 55(2), 355-365.