Dr Darson Li
Doctor of Philosophy
2019, the University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney)Â
Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering with Honours Class 1 and the University Medal
2015, the University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney)
Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and Finance with Distinction
2015, the University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney)
Dr. Darson Li is a lecturer in the School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering. His fields of research include innovations in engineering education, engineered health solutions, advanced drug delivery using nanoparticles and magnetic particles, microfluidics and biofluidics, and discrete element modelling of particulate colloidal systems.
Employment:
2023-present, Lecturer, School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, The University of New South Wales
2021-2022, Associate Lecturer, School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, The University of New South Wales
2020-2021, Postdoctoral Fellow, School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, The University of New South Wales
2019-2020, Senior Research Officer, School of Pharmacy, the University of Sydney
2017-2018, Casual Academic, School of Engineering, Macquarie University
2013-2019, Casual Academic, School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, The University of New South Wales
- Publications
- Media
- Grants
- Awards
- Research Activities
- Engagement
- Teaching and Supervision
2024 Faculty of Engineering EFFECT Grant $20,000
Project Title: Developing an Innovative Plagiarism Detection System for 3D CAD Models in Engineering and Industrial Design Courses.
2022 Faculty of Engineering GROW Grant $39,730
Project Title: Self-directed Scaffolded Teaching and Learning Approach to Encourage Critical Thinking and Deep Learning.
The University Medal                       2015
Australian Postgraduate Award               2015
UNSW Research Excellence Award             2015
UNSW Business School Dean’s Awards         2015
The RAA Bryant Prize                       2014
UNSW Faculty of Engineering Dean’s Awards    2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014
- 2025 - present Co-chair, UNSW Early Career Academics Network
- 2025 - present Co-lead, UNSW 'Enhancing First Year Experience' Education Focussed Community of Practice
- 2024 - present Nominated member of theÂ
- 2023 - present Member of the Australasian Association for Engineering Education
- 2024 - present Member of the Faculty of Engineering Education Committee
- 2023 - present Member of the School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Education Committee
- 2022 - present Member of the School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering External Relations Committee
My Research Supervision
Primary Supervisor
Ms Quynh Doan (PhD): Transforming the Undergraduate Engineering Curriculum: Enhancing Diversity and Inclusivity for Women in STEMÂ
Mr Tom Catalan Wilson (PhD):Â The Analysis of Upper Limb Movement and Gait for Clinical and Rehabilitation Applications using the Vicon Motion Capture System
Secondary Supervisor
Mr Raiden Lemon (PhD):Â Personalised Fluid-Solid-Growth Models of Long-Term Coronary Artery Disease Progression
My Teaching
MECH3110 Mechanical Design 1
²Ñ²Ñ´¡±·1130ÌýDesign and Manufacturing
·¡±·³Ò³Ò1000/¶Ù·¡³§±·1000ÌýIntroduction to Engineering Design and Innovation
²Ñ²Ñ´¡±·3400ÌýMechanics of Solids 2