Seok-Woo Lee
دانشیار · Mechanical behavior of advanced structural materials
California Institute of Technology (Caltech)معرفی
Seok-Woo Lee is an Associate Professor at the University of Connecticut's College of Engineering, serving as the Director for Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Materials Science & Engineering. He earned his Ph.D. from Stanford University in 2011.
- Mechanical behavior of advanced structural materials
- In-situ nanomechanics (nanoindentation, micropillar compression)
- Dislocation simulations (molecular dynamics, discrete dislocation dynamics)
- Single crystal growth and laser lithography
- High strain-rate deformation and polymer nanocomposites
Recent publications highlight work in biomedical nanomaterials, cold spray technology, and crystal deformation mechanisms. His research frequently involves collaborations with undergraduate researchers.
- Castleman Term Professor in Engineering Innovation (2020)
- Mentorship Excellence Award (2019)
- MSE Teaching Excellence of the Year (2018, 2017)
- NASA Early Career Faculty Award (2016)
He has received multiple university-level awards for teaching, service, and research excellence, including multiple MSE Faculty of the Year and Research Excellence recognitions. His research has been supported by NASA and university fellowships.
