Regular biography
Lee, Howon is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Seoul National University. His research focuses on advanced manufacturing and programmable matter, with an emphasis on additive micro/nano manufacturing technologies. He leads the SNU Advanced Manufacturing and Programmable Matter Laboratory, where his work explores the fundamental physics and mechanics of soft active materials to develop scalable and flexible manufacturing solutions. His research includes 3D printing, 4D printing, and bio-inspired designs, with notable publications in journals such as Nature Communications and Advanced Materials. Lee also engages in academic outreach, delivering seminars at various institutions.
Scholar-generated biography
Howon Lee is a Professor at Seoul National University, specializing in additive manufacturing, 3D/4D printing, mechanical metamaterials, hydrogels, and shape memory polymers. His research focuses on developing advanced materials and fabrication techniques for applications in soft robotics, biomedical engineering, and energy systems. Lee's work includes the design of ultralight mechanical metamaterials, multimaterial 4D printing, and temperature-responsive hydrogels. His publications explore the integration of 3D printing with functional materials to enable dynamic, reconfigurable structures. His research also addresses challenges in multi-material additive manufacturing and the development of micro-scale fabrication systems for biomedical and energy applications.