Levi Swann

Levi Swann is an academic affiliated with the School of Design at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), specializing in design education, interdisciplinary collaboration, and applied design research. His work bridges human factors engineering, sustainable technologies, and innovative fabrication methods. Swann holds a PhD in Design from QUT (2016), focusing on intuitive expertise in security screening processes. He has led and contributed to multiple industry-academia projects, including Horizon Scanning initiatives for rural industries and hydrogen aviation futures studies. His research emphasizes practical applications in healthcare innovation, wearable technologies, and sustainable transportation systems.

• Research Interests: Interdisciplinary collaboration frameworks, design for sustainability, human-centered UX/UI design, and material science applications
• Key Projects: UV-sensing wearable development (2023-2024), hydrogen aviation experience scenarios (2022-2023), and healthcare co-design methodologies (2021-2024)
• Teaching: Pioneered online transformation of design fabrication units (2023)

Swann's work frequently involves cross-disciplinary teams, partnering with institutions like AgriFutures Australia and industry leaders in automotive and healthcare sectors. His publications span peer-reviewed journals like Applied Ergonomics and conference proceedings in design research, emphasizing actionable insights for both academic and practical contexts.