PI: Sang Hyun Lee, PhD (CV)
Sang Hyun Lee is an Assistant Professor the Microbiology Department at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Sang earned his BSc in 2010 from University of Florida in Environmental Engineering Sciences, followed by a MSc (2012) from Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) and a PhD (2017) from Seoul National University in Chemical and Biological Engineering. Prior to joining UMass, Sang worked as a post-doctoral researcher at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology and at the University of Minnesota.
Sang was born and grew up in South Korea. Apart from work, he enjoys playing tennis and loves tasting and cooking new recipes from different cuisine.
Post-doctoral Researchers
Chun Ki (Junie) Fong, PhD
Junie Fong is a postdoctoral research associate at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. She earned her BSc in Biochemistry from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology in 2017, followed by an MPhil in Life Science from the same institution in 2019. Junie completed her PhD in Biomedical Science at the University of Maine in 2024.
Born and raised in Hong Kong, Junie is passionate about developing innovative technologies that can help make the world a better place. Her research interests include studying the interactions between bacteria and contaminants with materials, as well as conducting imaging studies. Junie also loves learning about new experimental techniques and emerging technologies. In her free time, she enjoys creating digital art and cooking. She has a deep affection for small animals and has cared for several members of the rodent family.