Dr. Lee's research interests lie at the intersection of synthesizing functional oxide materials by atomic control, understanding energy conversion and storage mechanisms as well as the physicochemical properties of materials, and applying a fundamental understanding to design advanced energy conversion and storage devices including solid oxide fuel cells, solid-state batteries, solar thermoelectric generators, and solar to fuel energy conversion devices.
Biographical Profile
College
College of Engineering & Comp.
Department
Mechanical Engineering
Tenure Status
Tenure Track
Interest Background
Interest Keywords
Dr. Lee's research interests lie at the intersection of synthesizing functional oxide materials by atomic control, understanding energy conversion and storage mechanisms as well as the physicochemical properties of materials, and applying a fundamental understanding to design advanced energy conversion and storage devices including solid oxide fuel cells, solid-state batteries, solar thermoelectric generators, and solar to fuel energy conversion devices.
Personal Focus Areas
Developing new oxide nanostructures for advanced solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs), Developing higher order Ruddlesden-Popper (RP) thin films for solar-thermoelectric devices
Professional Preparation(Education & Training)
Dates
Institution
Location
Degree
Field of Study
2014
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA
PhD
Mechanical Engineering
2006
Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology
South Korea
M.S.
Materials Science and Engineering
2004
Hanyang University
South Korea
B.S., summa cum laude
Materials Science and Engineering
Memberships & Professional Activities
Dates
Type
Description
Institution/Entity
Membership
Memeber
Materials Research Society member and Electrochemical Society
Positions & Appointments
Dates
Description
Institution/Entity
2004 - 2006
Graduate Research Assistant, Semiconductor Integrated Device & Process Lab
Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, South Korea
2009 - 2014
Graduate Research Assistant, Electrochemical Energy Laboratory
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA
2014 - 2017
Postdoctoral Research Associate, Thin Films and Nanostructures Group
Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN
2018 - Present
Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering
University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
Recognition Awards, Honors, & Fellowships
Dates
Type
Description
Foundation/Entity
2004
Award
Brain Korea 21 Graduate School Scholarship
Korea Ministry of Science and ICT
2004
Award
Scholarship of Academic Excellence (all semesters)
Hanyang University
2005
Award
Brain Korea 21 Graduate School Scholarship
Korea Ministry of Science and ICT
2006
Award
Best New Employee Award
Samsung Group
2006
Award
Brain Korea 21 Graduate School Scholarship
Korea Ministry of Science and ICT
2009
Award
Graduate School Scholarship Award
Bureau Veritas S. A.
2010
Award
Graduate School Scholarship Award
Bureau Veritas S. A.
2017
Award
ORNL Director’s Award for Collaboration Excellence
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)
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