Li Shu

Li Shu is a Professor at the University of Toronto in the Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering. She directs the Collaborative Specialization in Psychology and Engineering (PsychEng), integrating psychology research into engineering design processes.

• Education: Graduate studies completed at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
• Research Areas: Focuses on creativity in conceptual design and design for pro-environmental behavior, leveraging insights from cognitive neuroscience and social psychology.
• Leadership: Fellow of the International Academy for Production Engineering (CIRP) and held leadership roles in the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).
• Awards: Recipient of the CIRP Taylor Medal and multiple best paper awards.