Dr. Kok Meng Lee

Professor

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Biography

Kok-Meng Lee is a Professor at the Georgia Institute of Technology's George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering. He obtained his Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1985 and has been instrumental in advancing research in Automation and Mechatronics. His extensive work includes system dynamics, control, automation, optomechatronics, and vision systems. Throughout his career, Dr. Lee has developed several innovative technologies, particularly in the area of high-precision motion control systems and manufacturing automation. He has collaborated with various institutions including the Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology and the Korea Institute of Machinery & Materials. Dr. Lee has been involved in numerous research projects focusing on alternative technologies for visually impaired individuals, mobile sensor networks, and biomedical devices. His contributions have been recognized through several awards, including Fellow status in both the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. Dr. Lee has also served as Editor-in-Chief for the IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics and continues to lead research initiatives at his institution.

Research Interests

Awards

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Fellow

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Fellow

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IEEE/ASME Student Paper Award

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Kayamori Paper Award

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General Co-Chair

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Technical Committee Chairman

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Associate Editor

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Ph.D. Student Paper Award

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Junior Faculty Research Award

Requirements for Georgia Institute of Technology

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in computer science or related field
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science: GRE scores are optional for Fall 2026.