Li Hua

Professor Li Hua is a faculty member at the School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the National University of Singapore (1999) and has been recognized as a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) since 2019. His academic journey includes postdoctoral research at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2000-2001), a visiting scientist role at Johns Hopkins University (2005), and research scientist positions at A*STAR’s Institute of High Performance Computing (2001-2006).

Research Interests: Professor Li specializes in multiphysics modeling of soft matters (e.g., smart hydrogels in BioMEMS and biological cell microscale dynamics), machine learning-based prediction for 3D printing process-microstructure-property correlation, numerical computational methodologies (meshless and multiscale algorithms), sustainable energy simulations (building efficiency and fuel cells), and structural dynamics of high-speed rotating shells and composites. His work bridges computational mechanics, materials science, and biomedical applications.

Publications & Collaborations: With over 200 peer-reviewed journal articles, he has authored/co-authored monographs such as Smart Hydrogel Modelling (Springer) and Rotating Shell Dynamics (Elsevier). His research is funded by agencies like NRF, EDB, SMI, and industry partners including Rolls-Royce, Emerson, and ABB.

Scientific Awards:

• Fellow of ASME (2019)
• ICCM Investigator Award (2018)
• SMI Top Project Winner (2015)
• IBM & IHPC Silver Award (2003)

Advising & Grants: He has advised Ph.D. students like Meng Zhang (awarded Best Student Paper at ICMFM XIX, 2018) and secured grants for computational BioMEMS, sustainable buildings, and advanced manufacturing projects. His industrial collaborations span aerospace, maritime, and energy sectors.

Labs & Teams: Professor Li leads a research group at NTU, focusing on interdisciplinary projects with institutions like Imperial College, Technische Universität Dresden, and Johns Hopkins University. He contributes to academic governance as an NTU Senator and active member of professional societies.