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Woei Ming Lee is a Research Fellow and Group Leader at the John Curtin School of Medical Research, College of Science and Medicine, Australian National University. He holds a PhD in Optics and Biophysics from the University of St Andrews (2010) and conducted postdoctoral research at Harvard Medical School (2010–2012). His research focuses on optical and fluidic technologies to study cell dynamics under extracellular cues like fluid forces and 3D topography. He leads the Optical Biofluidic Group (O-BIG), which aims to advance biomedical imaging and tissue engineering through biophysical approaches.
Key affiliations include membership in the
- Centre for Computational Biomedical Sciences
- Division of Genome Sciences and Cancer
Research interests span Biological Physics, Cell Adhesion/Migration, Fluid Dynamics, Optics, and Imaging. His work integrates optical traps, nonlinear nanofluid analysis, and volumetric imaging to address challenges in tissue engineering and disease modeling. Recent projects include developing micro-Avatars for tissue substitutes and studying cell-cell communication under fluid flow.
Publications reflect advancements in microscopy techniques, such as adaptive optics, holographic imaging, and miniaturized systems. His work has been recognized with awards like the ARC DECRA, Eureka Prize, and Royal Society Fellowship.
Scientific achievements include innovations in label-free imaging, thrombus dynamics analysis, and mold-free lithography for microfluidics. His lab’s focus on translational biomedical research bridges physics and medicine, with applications in disease modeling and clinical imaging.
