Dr Darson Li
Doctor of Philosophy
2019, the University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney)Ìý
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 senior 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:
2025-present, Senior Lecturer,ÌýSchool of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, The University of New South Wales
2023-2025, Lecturer,ÌýSchool of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, The University of New South Wales
2021-2022, Associate Lecturer,ÌýSchool of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, The University of New South Wales
2020-2021, Postdoctoral Fellow,ÌýSchool of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, The University of New South Wales
2019-2020, Senior Research Officer, School of Pharmacy,Ìýthe University of Sydney
2017-2018,ÌýCasual Academic, School of Engineering,ÌýMacquarie University
2013-2019, Casual Academic, School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, The University of New South Wales
- Publications
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- Research Activities
- Engagement
- Teaching and Supervision
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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 MedalÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý 2015
Australian Postgraduate AwardÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý 2015
UNSW Research Excellence AwardÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýÌýÌý2015
UNSW Business School Dean’s AwardsÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýÌý2015
The RAA Bryant PrizeÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý2014
UNSW Faculty of Engineering Dean’s AwardsÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý2011, 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 theÌý
- 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 STEMÌý
Mr Tom Catalan Wilson (PhD):ÌýThe Analysis of Upper Limb Movement and Gait for Clinical and Rehabilitation Applications using the Vicon Motion Capture System
Secondary Supervisor
Mr Raiden Lemon (PhD):ÌýPersonalised Fluid-Solid-Growth Models of Long-Term Coronary Artery Disease Progression
My Teaching
MECH3110 Mechanical Design 1
MMAN1130ÌýDesign and Manufacturing
ENGG1000/DESN1000ÌýIntroduction to Engineering Design and Innovation
MMAN3400ÌýMechanics of Solids 2