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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.
Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science