MESH IS ART

Zhi "Albert" Li has an interdisciplinary academic background, blending fine arts and engineering. His research focuses on designing and constructing innovative structures through topology optimization and advanced manufacturing techniques.

 

Albert earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Environmental Design from Tianjin University, China, in 2018. From 2018 to 2019, he served as a core software developer, contributing to the development of Ameba, a Rhino-Grasshopper-based topology optimization software. In October 2020, Albert began his PhD study at the Centre for Innovative Structures and Materials (CISM) at RMIT University with a full scholarship. In September 2024, he commenced as a Postdoctoral Researcher at CISM, working under Distinguished Professor Mike Xie on the ARC Laureate Fellowship project.

 

With a strong foundation in full-stack software development, Albert has created several impactful tools, including iBESO, VR-BESO, and Legolizer. His achievements include the DNA Paris Design Award 2024, the third prize in the International 3D Printing and Design Competition in 2020, the DigitalFUTURES Coding Award in 2020, and the third prize in the National Universities Bamboo Design and Construction Competition in 2017.