Dr. Jiahui Li
Melbourne,Australia
Summary
Dynamic Research Innovation Manager with a proven track record at ARC E2Crop Hub, specializing in sustainable composite design and ballistic testing. Expert in additive manufacturing and R&D collaboration, I have successfully led projects that enhanced material performance, while mentoring students and delivering impactful technical training. Committed to advancing sovereign capabilities in defence applications.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Innovation Manager
ARC E2Crop Hub
Melbourne, Victoria
07.2025 - Current
- Lead researcher in multiple projects involving high-strength, impact-resistant composites.
- Co-supervised undergraduate and HDR students on thesis projects related to composite materials and advanced manufacturing.
- Delivered technical training and tutorials in mechanical engineering and materials testing.
- Regular presenter at academic conferences and industry expos including AMW 2025.
Postdoctoral Researcher
RMIT
Melbourne, Victoria
08.2024 - Current
- Applied nanoscale coatings to improve interlayer strength; achieved 4–12× stiffness enhancement.
- Validated through mechanical testing and FEM; compatible across polymer types used in defence.
Chief Scientist
Finolab
Melbourne, Victoria
01.2023 - Current
- Produced and launched sustainable PLA/PHA composite filaments with reinforcement fillers.
- Designed for use in field-deployable printing systems and defence prototyping applications.
Project Management
Thales Australia
Melbourne, VIC
10.2024 - 01.2025
- Designed and tested modular, plug-and-play bulletproof armour panels.
- Assessed ballistic performance of multiple continuous fibre-reinforced 3D printed boards.
- Delivered end-to-end solution including design, printing, and validation.
PhD Researcher
Swinburne University of Technology
08.2020 - 06.2024
- Engineered fibre-reinforced thermoplastic composites using dual-nozzle FDM systems.
- Performed quasi-static, drop-weight, and ballistic impact testing simulating real-world threats.
- Benchmarked against aerospace and defence requirements; supported sovereign manufacturing.
Education
PhD - Materials & Mechanical Engineering
Swinburne University of Technology
06.2024
Master of Advanced Civil Engineering - Infrastructure Systems
Monash University
10.2019
Bachelor of Civil Engineering -
Israel Institute of Technology
10.2017
Skills
- Ballistic testing
- Dynamic impact testing
- 3D printed fibre composites
- R&D collaboration
- Bulletproof armour development
- Military vehicle testing
- Publications
- Grant writing
- Defence-aligned materials
- Additive manufacturing
- FEM simulations
- Filament development
- Fibre embedding
- Structural defence applications
- Commercialized filament products
- Supervising HDR candidates
- Teaching STEM subjects
- Sustainable composite design
- National innovation
- Sovereign capability
Research And Supervision
- Lead researcher in multiple projects involving high-strength, impact-resistant composites.
- Co-supervised undergraduate and HDR students on thesis projects related to composite materials and advanced manufacturing.
- Delivered technical training and tutorials in mechanical engineering and materials testing.
- Regular presenter at academic conferences and industry expos including AMW 2025.
Key Capabilities
- Track record in ballistic and dynamic impact testing of 3D printed fibre composites for national defence applications.
- Led collaborative R&D with Thales Australia, developing and testing modular bulletproof armour for military vehicles.
- Strong record of publications and competitive grant writing in defence-aligned materials and additive manufacturing.
- Practical expertise in FEM simulations, filament development, and fibre embedding for structural defence applications.
- Established links with RMIT, Scan&Print3D, and Australian industry through commercialized filament products.
- Experienced in supervising HDR candidates and teaching STEM subjects in tertiary settings.
- Active contributor to the development of national innovation and sovereign capability through sustainable composite design.
Languages
English
Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native/ Bilingual
Hebrew
Professional
Accomplishments
- President's list for four consecutive years at Technion
- Full scholarship for a master's degree at Monash University
- Full scholarship for PhD degree
Timeline
Research Innovation Manager
ARC E2Crop Hub
07.2025 - Current
Project Management
Thales Australia
10.2024 - 01.2025
Postdoctoral Researcher
RMIT
08.2024 - Current
Chief Scientist
Finolab
01.2023 - Current
PhD Researcher
Swinburne University of Technology
08.2020 - 06.2024
PhD - Materials & Mechanical Engineering
Swinburne University of Technology
Master of Advanced Civil Engineering - Infrastructure Systems
Monash University
Bachelor of Civil Engineering -
Israel Institute of Technology
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