Sungyon Lee is a fluid mechanician who specializes in uncovering the fundamental physical mechanisms behind complex phenomena at fluid-fluid interfaces. She combines flow visualization experiments and mathematical modeling to investigate diverse problems that range from drops and bubbles, particle-laden flows, particle rafts, to two-phase flows through porous media.
Lab
Sungyon Research Lab
Drops, Interfaces & Particulate System (DrIPs) - ME 375
ME Research Areas
Fluid Mechanics
ME Impact Areas
Environment & Sustainability
Next-Gen Manufacturing
Education
Ph.D. 2010, Mechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology,
M.S. 2007, Mechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology,
B.S. 2003, Mechanical Engineering, University of California, Berkeley
Professional Background
Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering, University of Minnesota, 9/2021 – present
Benjamin Mayhugh Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering, University of Minnesota, 8/2017 – 8/2021
Assistant Professor, Texas A&M University 11/2013 - 8/2017
Assistant Adjunct Professor, University of California, Los Angeles 9/2011 - 6/2013
Postdoctoral Fellow, Ecole Polytechnique 1/2010 - 3/2011
Scientific & Professional Societies
American Physical Society (APS)
