Min Hwan Lee

Min Hwan Lee is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of California, Merced, with affiliations in the Materials and Biomaterials Science and Engineering (MBSE) graduate group. His research focuses on electrochemical energy systems, advanced memory technologies, and nanoscale material interfaces.

• Education:
  • Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University
  • M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University
  • B.S. in Mechanical Design and Production Engineering, Seoul National University

Lee’s research spans electrochemical energy conversion/storage in fuel cells and batteries, resistive switching memory for next-gen nonvolatile memory, and electrochemical nano-patterning. He employs scanning probe microscopy for nanoscale electrochemical studies and investigates surface phenomena in energy materials.

His recent work emphasizes atomic layer deposition (ALD) for electrode engineering, stability improvements in solid oxide cells, and interface optimization in polymer-ceramic composite electrolytes. Key techniques include plasma-enhanced ALD, dopant exsolution, and graphene-based hybrid materials for electrocatalysis.

Lee’s collaborations span materials science and electrochemical engineering, with applications in sustainable energy systems and nanoscale memory devices. He maintains active research funding and partnerships in advancing electrochemical technologies.