Hong Xian Li joined Deakin University after receiving her Ph.D. degree from the University of Alberta in Canada, and is currently an Associate Professor at the School of Architecture and Built Environment. As the lead CI, her project with the PICAC received the Best Commercial Building Energy Management Project 2022 award by the Australian Energy Efficiency Council. She was the recipient of the Honourable Mention in the Stephen G. Revay Award 2013 by the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering for her outstanding contribution to the field. She has been professionally recognised as a Higher Education Academy (HEA) Fellow. She received the Teaching and Learning Award 2023 from the Faculty of Science Engineering & Built Environment (SEBE) for her outstanding contributions to the field of building environmental units through high-quality teaching that benefits diverse student cohorts. Her teaching and research interests cover both building and construction disciplines, with a focus on sustainable buildings and construction, including high-performance buildings (zero energy/carbon buildings), renewable energy, and building prefabrication.