Introduction
Dr. JiYong Lee joined the University of St. Thomas as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering in Fall 2024. Prior to this, he earned his BS and PhD degrees in Mechanical Engineering from YONSEI University in 2014 and 2020, respectively, with his PhD research focusing on 'Implantable Microneedle Drug Delivery Systems for Cardiovascular Diseases'. In Fall 2021, Dr. Lee was awarded a prestigious grant from the Korean Government (KHIDI), which enabled him to join the University of Minnesota as a Visiting Scholar in the department of Mechanical Engineering. He continued his research there as a Postdoctoral Associate until Fall 2024, during which he conducted micro 3D Printing & Neuroscience research on '3D Printed High-density Multifunctional Brain Windows for Simultaneous Optical Imaging and Electrophysiology'.
Dr. Lee's research expertise encompasses 3D Printing, 3D Design & Modeling, Biomedical Devices, Micro/Nano Fabrication and Manufacturing, and Biomaterials. His research areas include 3D Printed Biomedical Devices, Biodegradable Pressure and Motion Sensors, Conductive Silk Fibroin Bioink, Microneedle Drug Delivery Systems, and Multifunctional Brain Windows. Through his work, Dr. Lee is dedicated to advancing the integration of cutting-edge technologies with biomedical applications, contributing to innovative solutions in healthcare.
Visit Dr. JiYong Lee's Research Group website: https://www.jleelabs.com/