Zheng Li
Finite Element Analysis Engineer

About meFinite element analysis for product development

My professional expertise is focused on adopting finite element analysis (FEA) method to drive forward product design.

I have lead programs as the core contributor such as Tesla new Model Y, Cybercab, Cybertruck, Rivian R1T, R2, and Jaguar Land Rover battery etc.

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Technical skillsCore expertise

• Non-linear finite element analysis (FEA)
• Constitutive material modeling and validation
• Material testing and characterization
• Design optimization
• Failure analysis
• Solid mechanics
• Impact dynamics
• Crash safety

Selected projectsIndustry, government, and academia

Tesla2023 – 2025

01

New Model Y Rear Body Structures

Tesla · 2025Learn more ›

02

Cybercab Battery Pack & Remote Laser Weld Solution

Tesla · 2024Learn more ›

03

Cybertruck Rear Underbody Casting Repairability

Tesla · 2023Learn more ›

Rivian2021 – 2022

04

R2 Front-end Crash Structures Development

Rivian · 2022Learn more ›

05

R1T Crash-can Design Optimization with Surrogate Modeling

Rivian · 2021Learn more ›

PhD Research2021

06

Constitutive Material Model Development for Bio-composites with Anisotropic Plastic Hardening

PhD Research · 2021Learn more ›

North Carolina Department of Transportation2019 – 2020

07

Dynamic Structural Impact Evaluation of NC Bridge Rails for Federal Regulation Compliance

NC Dept. of Transportation · 2020Learn more ›

08

Crash Safety Assessment for NC Roadside Utility Structures

NC Dept. of Transportation · 2019Learn more ›

Jaguar Land Rover2018

09

Mechanical Integrity of 18650 Li-ion Cells under Abuse Loads with SoC and Rate-dependent Plasticity

Jaguar Land Rover · 2018Learn more ›