Luke Lee

Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Harvard University, and Brigham and Women's Hospital

Luke P. Lee is a distinguished Professor with a versatile background in biophysics and bioengineering. He obtained his BA and PhD from UC Berkeley and later became a faculty member at the same institution. Throughout his career, Lee has held notable positions at various prestigious organizations, including the ETH Zürich, the National University of Singapore, Sungkyunkwan University in Korea, and Harvard University. He has been recognized for his groundbreaking work at the convergence of biological, physical, and engineering sciences for medical applications, receiving multiple awards and honors such as the IEEE William J. Morlock Award and the HoAm Prize. With over 350 peer-reviewed publications and more than 60 international patents, Lee's impact on the field is substantial. He has mentored a significant number of PhD students and postdoctoral fellows who have excelled in academia, industry, and research institutes, underscoring his commitment to developing the next generation of innovators. His current research focuses on various cutting-edge areas such as quantum biological electron tunneling, molecular diagnostic systems for early disease detection, neurogenesis, and organoids on chip.