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I am Fan Li, a materials chemist, data scientist and software engineer. I am the founder of Apex 974, a consulting service to build knowledge systems and AI solutions for R&D. With over 20 year experience, I know how to help R&D scientists and engineers.

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Symbolic AI and Ontology for Regulatory Affairs

Ensuring accuracy and traceability is essential in regulatory affairs, where mistakes can have serious consequences. This article introduces symbolic AI and ontologies as a structured, explainable alternative to generative models such as ChatGPT.

FAIR Data and Collaborative Workflow for R&D

Making data Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable (FAIR) is a necessity for modern R&D teams navigating digital transformation. A recent study in Chemical Science introduced a fully open-source, end-to-end workflow to "FAIRify" R&D data.

LLMs, Thin Slices, and the Secret to a Great Scientific Presentation

Delivering a compelling presentation is a key skill for scientists—and the opening minutes often matter most. New research shows that AI can evaluate just the beginning of your talk and still provide meaningful, targeted feedback. It’s a fast, low-effort way to sharpen your delivery where it really counts.
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