Dr. Victor Li

Professor

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Biography

Victor C. Li is an Emeritus Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Michigan. He holds a Ph.D. from Brown University, attained in 1981, alongside a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the same institution. His research interests focus on the design, processing, and characterization of smart fiber-reinforced cementitious composites for resilient and sustainable built environments. His work engages interdisciplinary research linking industrial ecology, structural health monitoring, and bio-inspired materials design to enhance the harmony between the built and natural environment. Li's current research aims at decarbonizing the built environment, specifically exploring carbon sequestration and 3D printing of engineered cementitious composites. He has received numerous accolades throughout his career, including the James R. Rice Distinguished University Professorship and various fellowships in prestigious engineering societies. Li has also served on numerous professional committees and as a keynote speaker at various international conferences.

Research Interests

Awards

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James R. Rice Distinguished University Professorship

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RILEM Life-Time Achievement Award

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CIC International Innovation Grand Prize Award

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Honorary Doctorate

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science