Yi is a senior executive of the largest and public dental service organization in China and a founder of an internet company dedicated in providing internet service to dentists. His role in the dental group includes continuing dental education and supply chain. At his internet company Eyar, Yi has developed online ordering system for dental group and a social platform for patient dentist engagement which benefits dentists and dental offices throughout China. Yi received his PhD from University of Cambridge, Girton College. He then worked for Penn State University and the US consulting firm Exponent before his current post. He also holds MS and BS degree from Nanjing University.