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I received my Bachelor of Science in Chemistry at BYU in 2016 and my PhD in Chemistry at Purdue University in 2020. I then worked as a postdoctoral researcher and staff scientist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in the Department of Biomolecular Chemistry prior to joining the BYU Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry in 2023. I enjoy playing piano, violin, writing music, reading fantasy with my wife, and playing video games with my family and friends.

Email: klee27@byu.edu

Lab Manager

After earning a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering in China, I spent over a decade in the industry, working with companies such as PPG, 3M, and Enoch Capital. Following my baptism into the LDS Church, I decided to move to the United States to pursue a new life. I obtained my master’s degree in biochemistry from CSUF, and a PhD in bioanalytical chemistry from BYU. As a postdoctoral researcher, I will continue to contribute to the field by innovating instrumentation and methodologies in analytical chemistry, particularly focusing on lipidomic analysis using IM-MS.

Graduate - Analytical Chemistry

I am a doctoral student from Nigeria. I graduated with a B.Tech in pure and applied chemistry from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) in 2020. I worked in the industry for about 2 years and started working on a PhD in Analytical Chemistry in 2023. I am excited to explore the interaction mechanism and the effect of Per- and Poly fluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) on protein properties using Cyclic ion mobility mass spectrometry. I am a lover of God's word and gospel songs. I enjoy cooking and sightseeing.

Graduate - Analytical Chemistry

I am a graduate student in the Lee Lab from Nigeria. I earned my bachelor's degree in 2018 from the University of Benin in Benin City, Nigeria. After working in the industry for a few years, I decided to pursue my doctorate. My research interests focus on understanding the extent to which the native properties of proteins are preserved in the gas phase, utilizing both commercial and new instruments.

Graduate - Biochemistry

I am a PhD student in Biochemistry from the Philippines. I earned my bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry from BYU–Hawaii, where I had a meaningful experience studying and building friendships with people from all over the world. My current research focuses on mass spectrometry and understanding ganglioside structures and interactions. I am passionate about pursuing research with medical applications. Outside the lab, I enjoy playing volleyball, watching anime, spending time with friends, and exploring new places.

Undergraduate - Chemical Engineering

Undergraduate - Biochemistry


I am an undergraduate biochemistry major from Mesa, Arizona. In the lab, I work on the protein aggregation project, focusing on how solution conditions affect oligomer formation. For fun, I enjoy playing board games with friends, playing the piano, and watching musical theater.

Undergraduate - Biochemistry

Undergraduate - Biochemistry

I am an undergraduate in biochemistry from Phoenix, Arizona. Right now, in the lab I am studying binding specifity of different PFAS to biologically relevant proteins. I transferred to BYU last year after serving a mission in England Leeds; best choice ever. I love the snow as much as I love the sun, so you can find me on the mountains year-round.

Undergraduate - Exercise Science

I am an undergraduate student studying exercise science. I grew up in Laie, Hawaii and have always wanted to become an orthopedic surgeon. A few of my interests are pickleball, soccer, guitar, and mass spectrometry. I currently am apart of the lipids subgroup, which is a hot research field and one that I find very interesting.

Undergraduate - Statistics