James Lee's Biography

James Lee, Helen C. Kurtz Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, The Ohio State University

Dr. Lee is the Emeritus Helen C. Kurtz Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at The Ohio State University (OSU). He founded and served as the Director of NSF Nanoscale Science and Engineering Center for Affordable Nanoengineering of Polymer Biomedical Devices (CANPBD) at OSU. He received a BS degree in chemical engineering from National Taiwan University and a Ph.D. degree in chemical engineering from University of Minnesota. His research interest includes nanobiotechnology, drug delivery, gene therapy, and liquid biopsy. He has more than 450 refereed journal publications, 35 patents and patent applications, and 14 book chapters. He was elected as the Fellow of American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering in 2006. Dr. Lee received the 2008 Malcolm E. Pruitt Award from Council of Chemical Research, 2010 International Award from the Society of Plastic Engineers, and 2016 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Society of Advanced Molding Technology.