Dr Darson Li
Doctor of Philosophy
2019, the University of New South Wales (91É«ÇéƬ Sydney)Â
Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering with Honours Class 1 and the University Medal
2015, the University of New South Wales (91É«ÇéƬ Sydney)
Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and Finance with Distinction
2015, the University of New South Wales (91É«ÇéƬ Sydney)
Dr. Darson Li is a senior lecturer and the Associate Deputy Head of School (Education) 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, School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, The University of New South Wales
2023-2025, 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
2025 91É«ÇéƬ Faculty EDI Grant $11,400
Project Title: Levelling the Playing Field: Addressing Equity in First-Year STEM Education.
2025 91É«ÇéƬ EF Grant – Educational Collaborations Category $5,000
Project Title: Future-Ready from Day One: Embedding Industry-Relevant Skills into First-Year STEM Curricula.
2025 91É«ÇéƬ Engineering EFFECT Grant $10,000
Project Title: Harnessing Augmented Reality for Enhancing Engineering Education: A Blended Learning Approach.
2025 91É«ÇéƬ Engineering EFFECT Grant $10,000
Project Title: Don’t Give Them a Fish, Teach Them How to FISH: A Collaborative Feedback System Integrating Human Educators and Regulated AI Assistants.
2025 91É«ÇéƬ Engineering EDI Outreach Fund $5,900
Project Title: Race to Opportunity: 91É«ÇéƬ Redback Racing Rural & Regional Outreach Program to the Albury-Wodonga Region
2025 91É«ÇéƬ Engineering Diversifying Visitor Grant $8,000
Hosting: Dr Hanna Zakiyya from Universitas Negeri Surabaya.
2025 91É«ÇéƬ EF CoPs Special Projects Grant $8,000
Project Title: Unfiltered Voices: Analysing First-Year Student Challenges Through Reddit and AI.
2024 91É«ÇéƬ Engineering EFFECT Grant $20,000
Project Title: Developing an Innovative Plagiarism Detection System for 3D CAD Models in Engineering and Industrial Design Courses.
2024 91É«ÇéƬ Engineering EDI Outreach Fund $6,170
Project Title: Race to Opportunity: 91É«ÇéƬ Redback Racing Rural & Regional Outreach Program to the Tamworth Region
2022 91É«ÇéƬ 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
91É«ÇéƬ Research Excellence Award             2015
91É«ÇéƬ Business School Dean’s Awards         2015
The RAA Bryant Prize                       2014
91É«ÇéƬ Faculty of Engineering Dean’s Awards    2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014
- 2025 - present Member of the 91É«ÇéƬ Faculty of Engineering Promotion Committee, Lecturer A - B
- 2025 - present Co-chair, 91É«ÇéƬ Early Career Academics Network
- 2025 - present Co-lead, 91É«ÇéƬ '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
- 2023 - present Member of the 91É«ÇéƬ School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Education Committee
- 2022 - present Member of the 91É«ÇéƬ School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering External Relations Committee
- 2024 - 2025   Member of the 91É«ÇéƬ Faculty of Engineering Education 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
Joint Supervisor
Mr Aaron Krause (PhD): VRWalk+ Motorised Pedal Exciser and Haptic Foot/Ankle Stimulation
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