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)