Dr. Wendy Lee

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Wendy Lee is a Lecturer and Nexus Fellow at the School of Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications at the University of New South Wales, having joined in late 2023. She has a strong academic background with a Bachelor's degree with Honors from Monash University and a PhD from the University of Adelaide, where her doctoral research on terahertz metasurfaces earned her the Dean's Commendation for Doctoral Thesis Excellence in 2018. Wendy’s postdoctoral tenure at the University of Melbourne focused on transformative meta-optical devices. With substantial teaching experience, she has served as a part-time lecturer and research assistant at the University of Adelaide and has actively contributed to engineering education through innovative approaches that enhance student learning. Her research interests span terahertz technology, including applications in imaging and sensing communications using metasurfaces and metamaterials, and engineering education. Wendy is also involved in science communication outreach efforts, aiming to promote scientific advancements to a broader audience.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

2023-01-01 — Present

University of New South Wales • Sydney, Australia

Joined the School of Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications.

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

2021-01-01 — 2023-01-01

University of Melbourne • Melbourne, Australia

Focused on meta-optical devices, collaborating with the ARC Centre of Excellence.

Part-time Lecturer/Research Assistant/Lab Manager

2018-01-01 — 2021-01-01

University of Adelaide • Adelaide, Australia

Managed the Terahertz Engineering Laboratory.

Awards

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Dean's Commendation Doctoral Thesis Excellence

2018-01-01
#2022

Rising Stars Asia

2022-01-01
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Social Impact Award

2024-01-01

Courses

DESN1000 - Introduction to Engineering Design Innovation ELEC1111 - Electrical Circuit Fundamentals TELE9782 - Antennas Propagation

Requirements for University of New South Wales

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Includes Business Intelligence, Enterprise Systems, and Cybersecurity Management streams.