Since the 20th century, as an important mathematician in the history of China, Ye Li's thoughts and works have been studied by many scholars. Li Yan, Qian Baodi, Mei and others have all studied and verified Ye Li and her works. Kong's Biography of Ye Li is the first monograph that comprehensively discusses his life and academic achievements. Bai Shangshu, Li Di, Guo Shuchun, Shen, Hong Wansheng, etc. all made in-depth research. Together with Yang Hui, Qin and Zhu Shijie, they are called the four great mathematicians in Song and Yuan Dynasties.

1982, France's K. Chemla obtained his Ph.D. degree from the University of Paris with his thesis on measuring circular sea mirrors.