Faculty & Staff

Dr. William E. Lee, PE

Dr. William E. Lee, PE

PROFESSOR OF CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL, AND MATERIALS ENGINEERING

Phone: (813) 974-2136
Email address: wlee2@usf.edu
Office location: ENG 245
Research cluster: Biotechnology

Honors and Awards

  • (along with several others) Charles S. Neer Award for Best Scientific Paper, American Society of Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons, 2001.
  • Outstanding Undergraduate Teacher, University of South Florida, 2004-2005.
  • Jerome Krivanek Distinguished Teaching Award, University of South Florida, 2006-2007.

Education and Training

Ph.D., Chemical Engineering, University of Cincinnati

M.S., Chemical Engineering, University of South Florida

B.S., Chemical Engineering, University of South Florida

Research Overview: Biomechanics

Working with other scientists, engineers, and physicians, research is conducted in the following areas:

  • Shoulder biomechanics, including the design of total shoulder joint replacement
  • Pediatric and adult head trauma
  • Spinal biomechanics, including the design of new spinal orthopedic implant devices
  • The forces associated with “Activities of Daily Living” and strenuous activities
  • Occupant dynamic response during various vehicular impact scenarios