Prof Sanboh Lee | Mechanical Properties of Materials | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Sanboh Lee is an eminent materials scientist and engineer, currently serving as Professor Emeritus at the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan. With a Ph.D. from the University of Rochester and over four decades of academic and research leadership, he has significantly advanced multiple domains in materials science. He has authored over 280 journal papers and delivered 150 international presentations, solidifying his reputation as a global thought leader. His distinguished career reflects deep expertise in dislocation mechanics, phase transformation, composite materials, and nanotechnology.

Prof Sanboh Lee, National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan

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🎓 Education

Prof. Sanboh Lee holds a prestigious academic background rooted in physics and materials science. He earned his Ph.D. in Materials Science from the University of Rochester in 1980 🧪🎓, where he developed deep expertise in defect mechanics and transport phenomena. Prior to that, he completed an M.S. in Physics from National Tsing Hua University in 1972 ⚛️📘, and a B.S. in Physics from Fu Jen Catholic University in 1970 📐🔬. His rigorous education across these renowned institutions laid a solid foundation for a lifelong contribution to scientific research and engineering innovation 🌍📚.

🏫 Experience

Prof. Sanboh Lee is a renowned academic in materials science with decades of experience across premier institutions 🌏📚. He served as Professor at National Tsing Hua University from 1985 to 2018 and is currently a Professor Emeritus 🧑‍🏫🏅. His global research engagements include roles as Adjunct Professor at the University of Science and Technology Beijing 🇨🇳, Guest Scientist at NIST, USA 🧪🇺🇸, and Visiting Scholar at Lehigh University 🏫🔬. Earlier roles include Research Associate at the University of Rochester and Postdoctoral Researcher at Xerox’s Webster Research Center 🧫⚙️—a career deeply rooted in innovation, international collaboration, and advanced materials engineering.

🏅 Honors & Funding

Prof. Sanboh Lee is a globally acclaimed materials scientist recognized for his groundbreaking work in nano-composite materials and nanotechnology 🧪🔬. He received research funding from the Ministry of Science and Technology, Taiwan for advancing mechanical properties in nanomaterials ⚙️🧫. His remarkable honors include the Lifetime Achievement Award by VDGOOD (2022), SAS Eminent Fellow (2021), and Fellow of ASM International and MRS-Taiwan 🏅🌏. Celebrated for his studies on defect interactions, fracture mechanics, and polymer transport, Prof. Lee’s awards reflect his lasting impact in academia and industry 🧠📚. His excellence spans decades of innovation, leadership, and global recognition 🌍🥇.

🔬 Research Focus

Prof. Sanboh Lee’s research spans a wide spectrum of advanced materials science topics including nano-composites, defect mechanics, fracture behavior, and transport phenomena in metals and polymers 🧬🧪. His recent work, funded by the Ministry of Science and Technology, Taiwan, investigates the mechanical properties of nano-composite materials and nanotechnology ⚙️🔍. He explores diffusion-induced stress, hydrogen transport, polymer phase behavior, and magnetic and optical properties of materials under complex environments 🌡️🧲📐. His interdisciplinary contributions bridge micro/nano mechanics, biomaterials, and semiconductor devices, pushing the boundaries of modern materials engineering and applied physics 🔬🌍.

📚 Publications

Kinetic Analysis of the Cracking Behavior in Methanol-Treated Poly(methyl methacrylate)/Functionalized Graphene Composites

Authors: Bing-Hong Yang, Shou-Yi Chang, Yulin Zhang, Fuqian Yang, Sanboh Lee
Journal: Journal of Composites Science (Feb 2025)

Cracking in UV-Irradiated Poly(methyl methacrylate)/Functionalized Graphene Composites: Solvent Effect

Authors: Bing-Hong Yang, Shou-Yi Chang, Yulin Zhang, Fuqian Yang, Sanboh Lee
Journal: Journal of Polymer Research (Sept 2024)

Analysis of the Thermal Aging Kinetics of Tallow, Chicken Oil, Lard, and Sheep Oil

Authors: Yun-Chuan Hsieh, Hao Ouyang, Yulin Zhang, Donyau Chiang, Fuqian Yang, Hsin-Lung Chen, Sanboh Lee
Journal: Molecules (Sept 2024)

Creep-Recovery Deformation of 304 Stainless-Steel Springs Under Low Forces

Authors: Ming-Yen Tsai, Shou-Yi Chang, Yulin Zhang, Fuqian Yang, Sanboh Lee
Journal: Mechanics of Materials (June 2024)

A Mechanical Model for Stress Relaxation of Polylactic Acid/Thermoplastic Polyurethane Blends

Authors: Yi-Sheng Jhao, Hao Ouyang, Chien-Chao Huang, Fuqian Yang, Sanboh Lee
Journal: Journal of Composites Science (May 2024)

Thermal Degradation of Vegetable Oils

Authors: Yi-Hsiou Tsai, Donyau Chiang, Yu-Ting Li, Tsong-Pyng Perng, Sanboh Lee
Journal: Foods (April 2023)

Brownian Motion of Poly(divinylbenzene) Nanoparticles in Water

Authors: Ching-Bin Lin, Chia-Wei Lee, Hao Ouyang, Fuqian Yang, Sanboh Lee
Journal: Journal of Applied Physics (March 2023)

Mrs Rosemary Qummouh | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Mrs. Rosemary Qummouh 🎓 is a lecturer at Western Sydney University 🇦🇺 and a practicing mental health social worker 🧠. With over a decade of experience in academia and practice, she focuses on trauma, mental health, and refugee well-being 🌍. Currently pursuing her PhD, she has completed 5 research projects and is engaged in 4 ongoing studies 📊. Her work includes 6 journal publications 📚, 6 patents 🧪, and multiple cross-institutional collaborations 🤝. Passionate about social justice and culturally responsive care, she bridges research and real-world impact to uplift marginalized communities 💬🌱.

Education 🎓

Mrs. Rosemary Qummouh holds a strong academic foundation in social sciences and mental health. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of New England (1991–1994) 🏛️, followed by a Bachelor of Social Work from Western Sydney University – Bankstown Campus 📚. To deepen her expertise in mental health care, she further pursued a Master’s in Counselling at the same university 🧠💬. Her diverse educational background equips her with a multidisciplinary approach, essential for addressing complex societal issues, especially in areas like trauma, refugee support, and cross-cultural mental health care. 🌍💡👩‍🎓

Experience 💼

Since February 2011, Mrs. Rosemary Qummouh has been serving as an Academic at the School of Social Sciences, Western Sydney University – Parramatta Campus 📍. With over a decade of experience in higher education, she has contributed significantly to teaching, mentoring, and curriculum development in social sciences and counselling 🧠📖. Her academic role is rooted in practical social work, and she actively integrates real-world issues into her teaching, particularly focusing on trauma, refugee mental health, and culturally responsive practices 🌐💬. Her long-term commitment demonstrates a passion for education, equity, and community empowerment. 🎓🤝💼

Research Contributions 📘

Mrs. Rosemary Qummouh has made impactful contributions to the fields of social work, mental health, and refugee support. Her research explores critical issues such as the effects of COVID-19 on social work practices 🦠📚 and the development of culturally tailored support for Syrian and other refugees in Australia 🏠🕊️. She has led studies on self-care among social work students and the link between trauma and chronic illness in refugee women 💔🧬. Her work fosters collaborative care models, strengthens professional identity, and enhances the well-being and community integration of vulnerable populations 🤝🌱💡.

Research Focus🌱

Mrs. Rosemary Qummouh’s research centers on enhancing social work practices in the fields of mental health and refugee support 🤝🧠. She investigates the impact of COVID-19 on social work methodologies 🦠📖, develops tailored support systems for refugees in Australia 🏠🕊️, and leads innovative projects on self-care for social work students 🌿🎓. Her work also delves into the relationship between trauma and chronic illness in refugee women 💔🩺. Through these efforts, she aims to improve service delivery, strengthen professional identity, and foster collaborative practices that uplift vulnerable communities and support their well-being and integration 🌈🏘️.

Publications 📚

Psychosocial Interprofessional Perinatal Education: Design and Evaluation of an Interprofessional Learning Experience to Improve Students’ Collaboration Skills in Perinatal Care
Authors: H. Keedle, V. Stulz, J. Conti, R. Bentley, T. Meade, R. Qummouh, P. Hay, et al.
Journal: Women and Birth, Vol. 36(4), e379–e387, 2023

Discourses and Practices in Social Work and Trauma-Focused Work with Syrian and Other Refugees
Authors: R. Qummouh, S. Linnell
Book: Handbook of Critical Whiteness: Deconstructing Dominant Discourses Across Professions, 2024

COVID-19 in the UAE: Social Work, Human Rights, and Mental Health
Authors: A. Albrithen, L. Briskman, R. Qummouh
Journal: Journal of Human Rights and Social Work, Vol. 9(2), 304–316, 2024

Social Work Students’ Reflections on Self-Care While Completing Field Education During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: S. Harris, R. Qummouh, M.V. Dalziel
Journal: Australian Social Work, Vol. 78(1), 71–82, 2025

My Pillow Is Filled with Tears… Syrian Refugees’ Journey to Australia: Narratives of Human Courage and Resilience
Authors: R. Qummouh, S. Linnell, S. Slewa-Younan, S. Harris
Journal: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Vol. 22(5), 691, 2025

A Practical Guide to Therapeutic Work with Asylum Seekers and Refugees
Review by: R. Qummouh
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers