Soonho Lee

Dr. Soonho Lee is an Honorary Lecturer at the School of Engineering, University of Newcastle, specializing in sustainable energy technologies. His research focuses on sustainable cokemaking, hydrogen/ammonia production, and advanced carbon materials. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Newcastle (2019) and a B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from Pusan National University, South Korea.

• Affiliations: University of Newcastle (Research Associate), International Collaborative Centre for Carbon Futures (ICCFC).
• Grants: Secured AUD $3.92M for Australia-Korea collaborative research hub, leading roles in over 30 grants from ACARP, ARC, and industry.

Dr. Lee's research integrates advanced techniques like synchrotron-based micro-CT and ATR-FTIR to study coking behaviors and biomass/plastic utilization. His work on high-pressure pyrolysis for hydrogen production and 3D carbon foam anodes for Li-ion batteries highlights his interdisciplinary approach. He collaborates internationally, co-establishing the ICCFC with Pusan National University and Korean industry partners.

Key research themes include: coking microstructure evolution, catalytic hydrogen combustion, HELE coal power plants, and low-carbon ironmaking. His articles analyze plastic layer permeability, coke quality, and carbon structure dynamics.

As a co-supervisor, he guides PhD students on topics like polymer addition in coking and carbon structure mechanisms. His contributions span over 20 journal articles and 7 conference papers, emphasizing energy sustainability and materials innovation.