DrPengfei Mi

My research revolves around the development and deployment of creativity tools in the domains of design, innovation, and with a particular focus on the translation from research to enterprise with positive societal impact.

I believe in constructive collaboration within academia and externally with the industry. My key collaborators include universities such as Tsinghua, SJTU, CAA, and MD-H, innovation institutes such as National Innovation Centre par Excellence, design authorities such as World Design Organisation, and a series of incubators and accelerators for design, robotics, healthcare, and digital technologies.

I am passionate about design and delivery of lifelong learning programmes on innovation for impact. Example activities within Imperial College include working with Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and directing the 'Design Engineering for Innovation' Winter Schools and Summer Schools, ‘Design for Sustainable Development Goals’ summer schools since 2023 etc., and other lifelong learning projects since 2020.

Currently as the UK director for Design Intelligence Award (DIA), and Tsinghua-ANTA Global Sportswear Design Award (GSDA), I am keen to promote innovative design and active in supporting design solutions to the global challenges such as climate change, sustainable development, pathway to net-zero, responsible AI, active living, etc. Through nomination and evaluation innovative and responsible design are awarded to enhance their impact for the interests of society.