Tonghun Lee

Bio

Professor Lee's research group is focused on investigating the fundamental physics relevant to next generation aerospace propulsion systems and space entry technologies. Areas of interest include hypersonic propulsion systems, hybrid chemical and electrical propulsion systems, compact UAV propulsion technologies, integration of sustainable aviation fuels, and application of advanced laser & optical diagnostics. His work aims to improve fundamental understanding of high-speed reacting flows while advancing technologies for more efficient and environmentally responsible aerospace systems.

Honors & Awards

• Best Technical Paper, High Speed Airbreathing Propulsion TC, AIAA SciTech 2021 (2021)
• Walter Lempert Best Paper Award, AIAA SciTech 2021 (2021)
• Associate Fellow, AIAA (2020)
• Fellow, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (2020)
• Visiting Scientist Award, Argonne National Laboratory Advanced Photon Source (2017)
• ONR Young Investigator Program Award, Office of Naval Research (2011)
• Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE), White House (2011)
• SAE Ralph R. Teetor Educational Award, SAE International (2010)
• Air Force Summer Faculty Fellow, Air Force Research Laboratory (2009, 2010, 2011)
• AFOSR Young Investigator Program Award, Air Force Office of Scientific Research (2008)

Professional Education

• Ph.D., Stanford University, Mechanical Engineering (2006)
• M.S., Stanford University, Mechanical Engineering (2002)
• B.S., Yonsei University, Mechanical Engineering (2000)