Nga Wun Li

Dr Nga Wun (Doris) Li is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) within the Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building, Department of Fashion and Textiles. She leads research in seamless knitting technology, smart textiles, and sustainable fashion innovation.

• PhD in Fashion & Textile Design (HK PolyU, 2021)
• BA (Hons) in Fashion & Textiles (HK PolyU, 2012)
• Certifications in Wholegarment Machine (Shima Seiki, Japan) and Higher Education Pedagogy (UTS)

Her research focuses on functional garments, knitting technology, and bio-informed textile design. Key projects include smart socks for DVT prevention, one-size sports bras, and buoyant swimwear for children. She combines knitting with machine learning and 3D printing for material innovation.

Recent publications highlight her work on compression textiles (2025), wearable glucose sensors (2025), and knitted metasurfaces for acoustic comfort (2024). She has secured AU$52,000+ in grants across 5 funded projects.

• Fashion Design Award (Jeanswest, China)
• Outstanding Presentation & Research Paper Awards (2024)

Dr Li supervises PhD and MPhil students in smart textiles and sustainable design while coordinating machine knitting courses. She collaborates with AiDLab (Hong Kong) and Powerhouse Museum (Australia).