Faculty & Staff
Dr. William E. Lee, PE
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Professor of chemical, biological, and materials engineering Phone: 813-974-2136 | Office: ENG 245 Email: wlee2@usf.edu Research cluster: Biotechnology |
Honors and Awards
- (along with several others) Charles S. Neer Award for Best Scientific Paper, American Society of Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons, 2001.
- Outstanding Undergraduate Teacher, University of South Florida, 2004-2005.
- Jerome Krivanek Distinguished Teaching Award, University of South Florida, 2006-2007.
Education and Training
PhD, Chemical Engineering, University of Cincinnati
MS, Chemical Engineering, University of South Florida
BS, Chemical Engineering, University of South Florida
Research Overview: Biomechanics
Working with other scientists, engineers, and physicians, research is conducted in the following areas:
- Shoulder biomechanics, including the design of total shoulder joint replacement
- Pediatric and adult head trauma
- Spinal biomechanics, including the design of new spinal orthopedic implant devices
- The forces associated with “Activities of Daily Living” and strenuous activities
- Occupant dynamic response during various vehicular impact scenarios