Nigel Morris is a Senior Principal Research Scientist at Autodesk Research in Toronto, Canada. His primary research interests lie within generative design using high-performance computing, geometric algorithms, and optimization. He was an early driver of the Dreamcatcher generative design project and his recent work on manufacturability has contributed to successful research collaborations with Mercedes Grand Prix and NASA JPL. Prior to Autodesk, Nigel was Director of Computer Science at Morgan Solar Inc., where he pioneered the development of optical design and optimization software used to create highly efficient light guides and solar panels.