Dr. Nicolas Lee

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Nicolas Lee is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics at Stanford University, specializing in teaching hands-on design skills. He previously worked as a research engineer focusing on hypervelocity impact plasma, meteor radar observations, and mission concepts involving deployable structures and CubeSat technologies. Nicolas completed his Ph.D. at Stanford, where his research concentrated on meteoroid impact effects on spacecraft. He also served as a postdoctoral scholar at the W. M. Keck Institute for Space Studies at Caltech, researching robotically assembled space telescopes, membrane structures for space solar power applications, and high voltage electronics for small satellites. Nicolas has received several honors, including a postdoctoral fellowship from the W. M. Keck Institute for Space Studies and recognition in the Ernest K. Smith Student Paper Competition held by USNC-URSI.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2015-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Teaching hands-on design skills in the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics.

Awards

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Postdoctoral Fellowship

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Ernest K. Smith Student Paper Competition

2013-01-01

Courses

AA 126 AA 103 AA 151 AA 136A AA 136B AA 190 AA 199

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.