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Hae Yeon Lee is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Materials Science and NanoEngineering at Rice University. She holds a B.S. from KAIST (2014) and a Ph.D. from MIT (2021), both in Materials Science and Engineering. Her postdoctoral research at Columbia University expanded her expertise into 2D device fabrication and electrical characterization. Dr. Lee’s research focuses on optoelectronic and photonic properties of low-dimensional quantum materials, leveraging scanning microscopy techniques to visualize and control atomic/nanostructures for next-generation electronic and photonic devices.
Education:
- Ph.D., Materials Science and Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2021)
- B.S., Materials Science and Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (2014)
Research Interests: Her lab explores quantum materials’ properties through advanced microscopy (electron, photon, tip-based probes), emphasizing device realization and material design. Key areas include 2D materials, nanostructured devices, and interface engineering for optoelectronics/photonic applications. Techniques such as van der Waals epitaxy and in-situ characterization enable her group to innovate in quantum material systems.
Awards:
- Samsung Scholarship (2016–2021)
Advising & Labs: As a faculty member since January 2024, Dr. Lee leads her own lab at Rice, focusing on advancing quantum material technologies. Her work bridges fundamental material science with applied device development, supported by collaborations in the Materials Research Society and American Physical Society.
Teaching: Courses include Thin Film and Device Physics, reflecting her expertise in materials engineering and electronic device principles.
