Prof. Sang Hun Lee, Hanbat National University, South Korea
Prof. Sang Hun Lee is an accomplished Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at Hanbat National University, Daejeon, Korea. He earned his Ph.D. from Seoul National University and pursued postdoctoral research there and at UC Berkeley, USA. With a strong background in both academia and industry, Prof. Lee served as a Senior Researcher at LG Chemical’s Vaccine & Diagnostics Research Center before joining Hanbat National University in 2020. His research expertise includes in vitro diagnostics (IVD), point-of-care testing (POCT), microfluidic organ models, and nanobiosensors. He has authored 84 SCI/SCIE-indexed papers with an H-index of 44 and over 7,000 citations, and holds 25 patents. His work has earned him notable awards such as the Best Research Award from Hanbat National University (2022) and the Samsung Humantech Paper Award (2010). Prof. Lee’s innovative contributions continue to shape diagnostic technologies and microfluidic systems with global impact.
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Professional Experience
Prof. Sang Hun Lee has built a distinguished career in chemical and biological engineering, marked by extensive experience in both academia and industry. Since 2024, he has been serving as an Associate Professor at Hanbat National University, Daejeon, Korea, following his tenure as an Assistant Professor at the same institution from 2020 to 2024. Before joining academia, he worked as a Senior Researcher at LG Chemical’s Vaccine & Diagnostics Research Center in Seoul from 2017 to 2020, contributing significantly to life science innovations. Between 2011 and 2016, he was a Research Scientist under the mentorship of Prof. Luke P. Lee at the Department of Bioengineering, University of California, Berkeley, where he deepened his expertise in microfluidics and biosensing. His postdoctoral research was conducted at Seoul National University from 2010 to 2011, following the completion of his Ph.D. there under Prof. Tai Hyun Park from 2003 to 2010, establishing a solid foundation for his scientific endeavors.
Honors and Awards
Prof. Sang Hun Lee has been recognized with numerous honors and awards that reflect his excellence and impact in the field of chemical and biological engineering. In 2022, he received the Best Research Award from Hanbat National University, acknowledging his outstanding contributions to scientific innovation. Earlier, he was awarded the prestigious NRF Postdoctoral Fellowship by the National Research Foundation of Korea in 2012, supporting his continued research excellence. His groundbreaking work also earned the Samsung Humantech Paper Award for excellence in 2010, a significant recognition by Samsung Electronics. In 2009, he was honored with the Best Poster Presentation Award at YABEC in Xiamen, China. His early promise was evident when he received the Excellent Research Award at the Nano & Biosystems Symposium in Seoul in 2005. Additionally, from 2003 to 2008, he received financial support from Korea’s Ministry of Education through the BK21 program, promoting elite academic development.
Research Areas
Prof. Sang Hun Lee’s research is at the forefront of biomedical engineering, with a strong emphasis on diagnostic and microfluidic technologies. His work in In Vitro Diagnostics (IVD) and ultrafast molecular diagnostics is geared toward advancing Point-of-Care Testing (POCT) platforms that enable rapid and accurate disease detection in clinical and field settings. He is also deeply engaged in developing microfluidic in vitro organ models and Microphysiological Systems (MPS), which replicate human physiological responses on a chip, offering powerful tools for drug testing and disease modeling. In addition, Prof. Lee specializes in nano- and microscale devices, particularly focusing on the design and fabrication of microfluidic chips and nanobiosensors that enhance sensitivity, miniaturization, and functionality in medical diagnostics. His interdisciplinary approach integrates nanotechnology, bioengineering, and analytical chemistry to create innovative solutions with transformative potential in personalized healthcare and next-generation diagnostics
Publication Top Notes
📘 Silver Nanoparticles: Synthesis and Application for Nanomedicine – Cited by 1572 – 2019 🧬⚗️
📗 Ultrasensitive flexible graphene based field-effect transistor (FET)-type bioelectronic nose – Cited by 395 – 2012 👃🧪
📘 Ultrafast photonic PCR – Cited by 272 – 2015 💡🔬
📗 Polypyrrole nanotubes conjugated with human olfactory receptors – Cited by 262 – 2009 🔋👃
📘 Single-carbon-atomic-resolution detection of odorant molecules – Cited by 218 – 2009 👃⚛️
📗 Synthesis, Properties, and Biological Applications of Metallic Alloy Nanoparticles – Cited by 214 – 2020 🧲🧬
📘 Nanovesicle-based bioelectronic nose platform – Cited by 181 – 2012 👃🧫
📗 Human Taste Receptor-Functionalized FET as Nanobioelectronic Tongue – Cited by 144 – 2013 👅📟
📘 Mimicking the human smell sensing mechanism – Cited by 141 – 2012 👃🧠
📗 Canine olfactory nanovesicle–CNT hybrid sensor for food quality – Cited by 128 – 2012 🐶🥩
📘 Molecular profiling of single circulating tumor cells – Cited by 118 – 2016 🧫🧬
📗 Nanomaterial-based biosensor as a biomedical tool – Cited by 115 – 2012 🧪💉
📘 Emerging Ultrafast Nucleic Acid Amplification Technologies – Cited by 113 – 2019 ⚡🧬
📗 Hemolysis-free blood plasma separation – Cited by 107 – 2014 💉💧
📘 Duplex bioelectronic tongue for sensing umami and sweet – Cited by 106 – 2016 👅🍬
📗 Real-time monitoring of odorant reactions via SPR – Cited by 106 – 2009 👃📡
📘 Cell-based olfactory biosensor with planar electrode – Cited by 105 – 2009 🧪⚙️
📗 Bioelectronic nose using CNT and olfactory receptors – Cited by 99 – 2012 👃🧪