Prof. Wooyoung Lee

　　

 

　　

　　Prof. Wooyoung Lee is a Professor of Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Yonsei University in Korea. He received a BS degree in metallurgical engineering from the Yonsei University in 1986, an MS degree in metallurgical engineering from the Yonsei University in 1988. He received a PhD degree in Physics from University of Cambridge, England in 2000. He is also the Director, Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Yonsei University. In recent years, his research interests have centered on thermoelectric materials and devices, various chemical sensors, quantum transports in nano-devices and novel permanent magnets. He has received a number of awards in nano-related research areas, including a Service Merit Medal (2008) due to contribution on the development of intellectual properties in Korea. He has authored and co-authored over 200 publications, and has edited several special books on nanostructured materials and devices.