Assistant Professor at National Chin-Yi University of Technology, Taiwan
Dr. Alex Chinghuan Lee is a Project Assistant Professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Chin-Yi University of Technology, Taiwan, with extensive experience in materials science and sustainable energy research. He earned his Ph.D., M.S., and B.S. in Materials Science and Engineering from National Cheng Kung University. His research focuses on sustainable ceramic processing, energy materials, operando material characterization, and heterogeneous catalysis. He has held research roles in Taiwan, Japan, China, and Hong Kong, and is an active member of international ceramic and electrochemical societies. Dr. Lee has received multiple prestigious awards for his academic and research excellence.
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Academic Background
Dr. Alex Chinghuan Lee completed his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering at National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan, under the mentorship of Prof. Jow-Lay Huang. His academic journey focused on advanced ceramics, nano-composites, and optoelectronic materials. His doctoral dissertation explored the sintering behavior and mechanical properties of Si₃N₄-based nanocomposites using spark plasma sintering. With a strong foundation in ceramic science and sustainable material processing, Dr. Lee has developed a multidisciplinary research profile that supports innovation in green energy and advanced materials. His academic background is central to his contributions in both research and higher education.
Professional Experience
Dr. Alex Chinghuan Lee has built a diverse and impactful professional career across leading academic and research institutions. He currently serves as a Project Assistant Professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Chin-Yi University of Technology, and holds adjunct positions at the National University of Tainan and the Hi-GEM Research Center. His previous roles include Postdoctoral Fellow and Research Associate at the Chinese University of Hong Kong and National Cheng Kung University. With international research collaborations in Japan and China, Dr. Lee has contributed extensively to materials science, energy applications, and sustainable ceramic technologies through interdisciplinary innovation.
Awards and honors
Dr. Alex Chinghuan Lee has received multiple prestigious awards recognizing his excellence in research and academic performance. He was honored with the Lam Research Thesis Award at National Cheng Kung University, one of the university’s highest distinctions for graduate research. He also received the Best Paper Award from the Taiwan Ceramic Society and the Hsu Tzu Jan Creative Scholarship. Additional accolades include the Young Researcher Exchange Program Scholarship from Japan, a Bronze Award in Materials Sciences, and a Second Prize for Poster Presentation at an international ceramics symposium. These awards reflect his sustained contributions to materials science and engineering.
Research Focus
Dr. Alex Chinghuan Lee’s research focuses on sustainable ceramic processing, advanced inorganic reactions, and energy-related materials. His work spans spark plasma sintering, structural ceramics, Li-ion batteries, heterogeneous catalysis, and operando electrochemical analysis. He is particularly interested in materials for solid oxide electrolysis cells, nano-porous membranes, and waste heat recovery systems. His recent and upcoming research extends to laser-plasma processing, fusion reactor materials, and thermoelectrochemical catalysis. With a foundation in physical ceramics and physical chemistry, Dr. Lee’s research addresses critical challenges in energy sustainability and material innovation, aiming to develop high-performance systems for future energy and environmental applications.
Publication Top Notes
📘 Crystal Structure Evolution of Piezoelectric Fe-Doped ZnO Film by Magnetron Co-Sputtering Technique
🗓️ Year: 2025 | 📑 Cited by: (citation data not publicly available yet)
📘 Multi-high valence state metal doping in NiFe hydroxide toward superior oxygen evolution reaction activity
🗓️ Year: 2023 | 📑 Cited by: 12 (as per available data)
📘 Competitive effect of dopant concentration and the size of the nanorods over the electron phonon coupling in Cd doped ZnO nanorod arrays
🗓️ Year: 2021 | 📑 Cited by: 17
📘 Annealing of Strontium Titanate Based Thermoelectric Materials by Graphite: Mechanistic Analysis by Spectroscopic and Chromatographic Techniques
🗓️ Year: 2020 | 📑 Cited by: 22
📘 IR spectroscopic measurement of hydrogen production kinetics in methane dry reforming
🗓️ Year: 2019 | 📑 Cited by: 41
Conclusion
Dr. Alex Chinghuan Lee is an accomplished researcher with a strong academic foundation in Materials Science and Engineering, holding a Ph.D., M.S., and B.S. from National Cheng Kung University. His career spans prestigious institutions, including the Chinese University of Hong Kong and National University of Tainan, and he currently serves as a Project Assistant Professor at National Chin-Yi University of Technology. His interdisciplinary research focuses on sustainable ceramics, green energy materials, and advanced inorganic processing, addressing global challenges in energy and environmental sustainability. Recognized with multiple awards and an impressive publication record in high-impact journals, Dr. Lee exemplifies innovation, academic leadership, and global research collaboration, making him highly deserving of the Best Researcher Award.