Ki Hwan Lee
About Ki Hwan Lee
Ki Hwan Lee is a Thermal Analyst at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where he has worked since 2023. He has a diverse background in engineering, with previous roles at Boeing, SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, and NASA, and holds advanced degrees from Stanford University, The Johns Hopkins University, and UCLA.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Ki Hwan Lee has been employed as a Thermal Analyst at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory since 2023. He works within the Computational Engineering Division of the Engineering Directorate. His role involves analyzing thermal systems and contributing to various engineering projects. The laboratory is located in Livermore, California, and is known for its research in national security, energy, and environmental science.
Previous Employment at Boeing
Prior to his current position, Ki Hwan Lee worked at Boeing for a total of ten years. He served as a Mechanical System Design & Analysis Engineer from 2013 to 2020, followed by a role as Associate Technical Fellow from 2020 to 2023. Both positions were based in El Segundo, California. His responsibilities included system design and analysis within aerospace projects.
Experience at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory
Ki Hwan Lee was employed at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory as a Research Software Developer in Computational Science from 2010 to 2012. During this time, he contributed to software development projects focused on computational research, enhancing the laboratory's capabilities in scientific computing.
Aerospace Engineering Background at NASA
Ki Hwan Lee worked as an Aerospace Engineer at NASA for a period of ten months in 2007 to 2008. His role involved engineering tasks related to aerospace projects, contributing to NASA's mission in space exploration and technology development.
Education and Expertise
Ki Hwan Lee holds a Ph.D. in Aeronautics & Astronautics from Stanford University, where he studied from 1999 to 2010. He also earned a Master of Science in Engineering Physics/Applied Physics from The Johns Hopkins University, with studies ongoing from 2022 to 2027. Additionally, he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Physics from UCLA, completing his degree from 1994 to 1998. His educational background provides a strong foundation in engineering and physics.