Dr. Jay Lee

Professor

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Biography

Jay H. Lee is the Choong Hoon Cho Chair Professor at the University of Southern California (USC). Before joining USC, he served as a faculty member at prestigious institutions including Auburn University, Purdue University, Georgia Institute of Technology, and Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST). At KAIST, he held various administrative roles including department chair and associate vice president of the international office, as well as serving as director of the Saudi Aramco-KAIST CO2 Management Center. His research integrates modeling, optimization, and machine learning tools aimed at addressing complex challenges in design, operation, and logistics within the realms of energy transition and sustainability. Lee's lab, the Laboratory for Energy Sustainable Systems Engineering (LENS^2E), focuses on the design and operation of energy chemical systems, applying mathematical modeling and AI methodologies to promote sustainability. Current projects in his lab include estimating the state of health and remaining useful life of battery systems using machine learning, evaluating CO2 capture technologies, and designing innovative product supply chain networks. Lee has received numerous accolades for his work, including the KIChE Seokmyung Outstanding Chemical Engineer Award in 2022, and has been recognized as an IEEE Fellow.

Research Interests

Awards

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KIChE Seokmyung Outstanding Chemical Engineer Award

2022-01-01
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IFAC 2000 World Congress Plenary Speaker

2020-01-01
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IEEE Service Award

2020-01-01
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KIChE SW Park Academic Achievement Award

2019-01-01
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KIChE KJChE (Springer) Paper Award

2017-01-01
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Imperial College, London, UK 23rd Roger Sargent Lecture

2016-01-01
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PSE Innovation Prize

2014-01-01
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AIChE Fellow

2013-01-01
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AIChE CAST Division Computing Chemical Engineering Award

2013-01-01
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FEBS Journal cited article past 2 years

2012-01-01
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IEEE Fellow

2011-01-01
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International Federation Automatic Control (IFAC) Fellow

2011-01-01
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Korean Academy Science Technology (KAST) Senior Member (Elected)

2011-01-01
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NSF National Young Investigator Award

1993-01-01

Requirements for University of Southern California

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Math, or Hard Science
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • Resume/CV
  • Letters of Recommendation (not required for MS CS, but allowed)
Specialization Notes

GRE is NOT required for Master's applicants for 2025-2026.