Lili Melikian

Lili Melikian holds the position of Adjunct Associate Professor in Transportation Design. Her professional experience includes over a decade in automotive design, with roles at Honda R&D North America (2012–present) and GM Advanced Design North Hollywood (2010–2012). She specializes in exterior design for vehicles, blending aesthetic innovation with functional engineering principles.

Education: B.S. in Transportation Design from Art Center College of Design (2009).

Research interests focus on advancing sustainable automotive design practices and exploring futuristic vehicle aesthetics. Her industry collaborations emphasize bridging academic theory with real-world manufacturing challenges.