Dr. Christopher Lee

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Chris Lee received a B.Sc. in Chemistry and a B.A. in Computer Science from the University of Virginia. He earned his Ph.D. in 2019 from UC San Diego, where he worked with Drs. Rommie Amaro and J. Andrew McCammon on molecular simulations. He continued his research at UC San Diego collaborating with Drs. Padmini Rangamani and Michael Holst on models of cellular membrane mechanics and cell signaling. His research lab focuses on developing multiscale physical models to explore the biophysical insights of proteins and their interactions in cellular and subcellular environments, aiming to predict and discover causal mechanisms of cell shape in relation to diseases.

Research Interests

Molecular Dynamics Biophysical Modeling Cell Membrane Mechanics Cell Signaling

Experience

Assistant Professor

2024-01-01 — Present

University of California, San Diego • La Jolla, CA

Joined the Molecular Biology faculty with a focus on multiscale physical modeling of biological systems.

Requirements for University of California, San Diego

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:85
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in physical, biological, or earth sciences, mathematics, or engineering. Differential and integral calculus. One year of calculus-based physics with laboratory. One year of chemistry with laboratory.
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose (max 2 pages)
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application fee ($135 domestic / $155 international)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Curricular groups include Climate-Ocean-Atmosphere (COAP), Geosciences (GEO), and Ocean Biosciences (OBP).