Jialei (Brian) Ding is a final year Mechanical Engineering (Honours) student at Swinburne University of Technology. He hails from the picturesque coastal city of Xiamen in China. Brian has excelled academically and has a passion for research. He possesses extensive experience in project management and leading teams to solve real-world problems across disciplines. His current research focuses on the theory and practical applications of topology optimization, and he is eager to apply pioneering technology to real-world engineering challenges. He plans to pursue a research degree after completing his undergraduate studies. In his spare time, he enjoys hiking, running, traveling, exploring nature and new places.