Dr. Seung Wuk Lee

Professor

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Biography

Seung-Wuk Lee is a Professor in the Department of Bioengineering at the University of California, Berkeley, where he has been a faculty member since 2006. He is also a Faculty Scientist at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Dr. Lee obtained his Ph.D. in Chemistry and Biochemistry from the University of Texas at Austin in 2003 and has a strong research background in biomaterials and nanotechnology. His research interests focus on developing bio-inspired nanomaterials and high-performance materials through self-assembly processes by exploiting biological organisms like viruses and cells. He has made significant contributions to the design of synthetic viruses for applications in regenerative tissue engineering and drug delivery.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

Department of Bioengineering, UC Berkeley • Berkeley, CA

Leading research in biomaterials and nanotechnology.

Associate Professor

2011-01-01 — 2015-01-01

Department of Bioengineering, UC Berkeley • Berkeley, CA

Conducted advanced research and taught courses in bioengineering.

Assistant Professor

2006-01-01 — 2011-01-01

Department of Bioengineering, UC Berkeley • Berkeley, CA

Emphasized research in biomaterials and nanotechnology.

Faculty Scientist

2006-01-01 — Present

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory • Berkeley, CA

Engaged in cutting-edge research in bioengineering and nanotechnology.

Awards

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AIMBE College of Fellows

2016-01-01
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CJ Global Grant Award

2016-01-01
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Samsung GRO Award

2013-01-01
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Samsung GRO Award

2015-01-01
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R&D 100 Award

2013-01-01
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R&D 100 Award

2015-01-01
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Presidential Chair Fellows

2009-01-01
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National Science Foundation CAREER Award

2008-01-01
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Hellman Foundation Faculty Award

2008-01-01
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MRS Spring Meeting Top 5 Hot Talk/Cool Papers

2007-01-01

Requirements for University of California, Berkeley

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE Subject
Overall Score
Required:500
Overall
Required:500
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent Preparation comparable to undergraduate major at Berkeley in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics 2 full years lower-division work (Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Multivariable Calculus) 8 one-semester upper-division courses (Real Analysis, Complex Analysis, Abstract Algebra, Linear Algebra)
Application Checklist
  • Graduate Application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • C.V./Resume
  • Course and Textbook List
Specialization Notes

The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.