Prof. Haigun Lee is the Dean of Korea University’s College of Engineering and a distinguished Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. With over 30 years of expertise in superconducting materials and applications, he has made significant contributions to high-temperature superconductivity and the development of superconducting systems. Prof. Lee has published over 300 SCI papers and holds over 70 patents. His research focuses on advanced superconducting technologies, including NMR/MRI magnet systems, superconducting wind power generators, and energy storage systems. He earned his B.S. from Korea University and his M.S. and Ph.D. from the University of Illinois. Additionally, he has received numerous awards, including the “Excellent Paper of the Year Award” from KOFST and the “Top 100 Outstanding Researches in Korea” award.
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Professor Haigun Lee’s Suitability for the Research for Excellence Award
Summary of Suitability
Professor Haigun Lee exemplifies the spirit of the Research for Excellence Award through his remarkable contributions to Materials Science and Engineering, demonstrated leadership, innovative research, and commitment to education. His extensive publication and patent record, coupled with significant accolades and professional affiliations, position him as an outstanding candidate. Awarding him this honor would not only recognize his individual achievements but also serve to inspire others in the field to strive for excellence in research and innovation.
🎓Education:
Prof. Haigun Lee earned his B.S. in Materials Science and Engineering from Korea University in 1986. He then pursued his graduate studies at the University of Illinois, where he received his M.S. in 1990 and his Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering in 1995. His academic background laid the foundation for his expertise in superconducting materials and advanced technologies in the field.
🏢Work Experience:
Prof. Haigun Lee serves as the Dean of the College of Engineering at Korea University and is a Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. He also holds the roles of Director at both the Institute of Green Manufacturing Technology and the Techno-Complex at Korea University. Prior to his current positions, Prof. Lee worked as a researcher at the Francis Bitter Magnet Laboratory (FBML) at MIT from 1995 to 2006. He has also served as the Chairman of the Planning Committee for the Development of Advanced Power Systems using Applied Superconductivity Technologies (DAPAS) from 2006 to 2007 and was a board member for the National Fusion Energy Development (K-STAR Project) from 2006 to 2009
🏅Awards:
Prof. Haigun Lee has been recognized with numerous prestigious awards throughout his career. In 2011, he received the “Excellent Paper of the Year Award” from the Korean Federation of Science and Technology Societies (KOFST). In 2015, his work was honored as one of the “Top 100 Outstanding Researches in Korea.” Additionally, Prof. Lee has been awarded the “Excellent Teaching Award” at Korea University five times (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2015), as well as the “Excellent Technology Award” two years in a row (2010 and 2011).
Publication Top Notes:
- High luminous efficiency of a phosphor-in-glass plate by optimization of the glass and phosphor content for high-power LED applications
- Enhancement of photocatalytic performance in degradation of aqueous trichloroethylene and methylene blue by using TiO2 thin film fabricated by cellulose nanocrystals templating and Nb doping
- Effects of hydrothermal treatment of cellulose nanocrystal templated TiO2 films on their photodegradation activity of methylene blue, methyl orange, and rhodamine B
- Transition metal-doped mesoporous TiO2 films fabricated through cellulose nanocrystal template synthesis: studies of physicochemical, spectrophotometric properties, and photocatalytic degradation activity
- Detailed microstructural and mechanical evaluation of yttria-stabilized zirconia-Ti composite compacts developed using spark plasma and electric discharge sintering processes