Jihyun Lee

Jihyun Lee is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering at the Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary. She was awarded the Anna Boyksen Fellowship by the Technical University of Munich Institute for Advanced Study (TUM-IAS) in 2021, hosted by Prof. Michael Zäh.

• Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering from University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (2016)
• Prior post at Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (2016-2019)

Her research focuses on mechatronics, robotics, manufacturing automation, and control systems, with applications in machine tools, additive manufacturing, and precision measurement. She integrates artificial intelligence and optimization to enhance industrial automation.

Recent publications highlight work on vibration control, sensor fusion, and flexible manufacturing systems. Her team explores dynamic modeling, nanocomposite sensors, and human-in-the-loop robotics for industrial and marine applications.

• 2020 Remote Teaching Award, Schulich Engineering
• 2020 Early Achievement Award, Association of Korean-Canadian Scientists and Engineers
• 2018 Best Achievement Award, KIMM

She supervises doctoral and master’s students at the University of Calgary, emphasizing hands-on experience and MATLAB/Python simulation skills in her lab. Her work bridges quantum logic and industrial robotics through interdisciplinary collaborations.