Dongchul Lee
About Dongchul Lee
Dongchul Lee is the Director of Theoretical Research at Nevro, specializing in neurophysiology and mathematical modeling in biomedical science. He has extensive experience in preclinical research, particularly in neuromodulation for spinal cord injuries.
Work at Nevro
Dongchul Lee serves as the Director of Theoretical Research at Nevro since 2013. In this role, he focuses on advancing research in neuromodulation, specifically spinal cord stimulation (SCS) for pain management and motor control in patients with spinal cord injuries. He manages preclinical research collaborations and organizes activities that include recruiting scientists and providing lab facilities and safety training. His work contributes to the generation of intellectual property and patents in the field.
Education and Expertise
Dongchul Lee holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biomedical/Medical Engineering from Case Western Reserve University, where he studied from 2000 to 2004. He also earned a Master of Science (MS) in Electrical Engineering from the University of Houston between 1995 and 1997, and a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Electrical Engineering from Chung-Ang University from 1989 to 1993. His expertise includes neurophysiology, biological signal processing, and mathematical modeling, with a focus on electromyography (EMG) and motion analysis.
Background
Before joining Nevro, Dongchul Lee worked at Boston Scientific Neuromodulation in various roles. He served as a Principal Research Scientist from 2010 to 2013 and as a Senior Biomedical System Engineer from 2006 to 2010. His experience in these positions involved developing mathematical models of EMG responses for spinal cord injury patients and utilizing real-time analysis systems with LabVIEW and MATLAB for research applications.
Research and Development Initiatives
Dongchul Lee is involved in creating customized analysis tools for specific applications within biomedical science. He develops computational models of electrical nerve stimulation to explore mechanisms of the central and peripheral nervous systems. His work employs advanced software tools such as NEURON, MATLAB, and finite element method (FEM) software like COMSOL and ANSYS to enhance understanding in the field of neuromodulation.