Perry Li's research interests are in the general area of control systems, mechatronics, and fluid power with applications to energy systems, transportation, and robotics. For specific topics, please visit his personal website.
Lab
Fluid Power Research Lab — ME 451/453
Mechatronics & Intelligent Machines Laboratory — ME 3130
ME Research Areas
Fluid Power
Sensing & Controls
ME Impact Areas
Energy Transition
Environment & Sustainability
Robotics & Mobility
Education
Ph.D. 1995, Mechanical Engineering, University of California at Berkeley
M.S. 1990, Biomedical Engineering, Boston University
B.A. 1987, Electrical and Information Sciences, Cambridge University
Professional Background
Professor of Mechanical Engineering, University of Minnesota, 2008-present
Deputy Director NSF ERC for Compact and Efficient Fluid Power , University of Minnesota, 2006-2013
Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering, University of Minnesota, 2003-2008
Nelson Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering, University of Minnesota, 1997-2003
Visiting Faculty to Department of Mechanical Engineering, Bath University, UK, 2001
Member of Research Staff, Wilson Center for Research and Technology, Xerox Corporation, 1995-1997
Scientific & Professional Societies
Fellow, ASME
Senior Member, IEEE
