PS Lee — Co-Founder
As the Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the National University of Singapore (NUS), I lead strategic initiatives that position NUS ME as a global leader in sustainable energy solutions, robotics and machine intelligence, advanced manufacturing and materials. With a proven track record in securing multi-million dollar research funding and managing high-impact collaborations with industry leaders like Meta, Schneider Electric and Equinix, I specialize in translating cutting-edge research into actionable technologies. Key achievements include: Leading the Sustainable Tropical Data Centre Testbed (STDCT) to pioneer AI-driven cooling solutions for data centers, securing over S$25 million in research funding. Co-authoring research on AI-driven data center cooling and sustainable energy systems, featured in top-tier journals like Applied Energy and Energy Conversion and Management. Delivering keynote speeches at international conferences, covering sustainable AI infrastructure, advanced cooling, and energy transition. I am passionate about leveraging my expertise to contribute meaningfully to sectors such as digital infrastructure, renewable/sustainable energy, robotics, AI and advanced manufacturing. I welcome opportunities to contribute strategic insights and governance expertise to organizations committed to innovation and sustainability. Key Expertise: Sustainable Cooling and Energy Systems AI and Robotics for Industry 5.0 Strategic Industry Partnerships and Commercialization Governance and Advisory for R&D Strategy
Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in sustainable energy and AI-driven technologies.
Location: Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
Experience: 26 yrs 5 mos
Skills
- Sustainable Energy Systems
- Strategic Industry Partnerships
- Ai And Robotics For Industry 5.0
- Energy Policy And Strategy
- Decarbonization Pathways
Career Highlights
- Secured over S$25 million in research funding.
- Pioneered AI-driven cooling solutions for data centers.
- Delivered keynote speeches at international conferences.
Work Experience
National University of Singapore
Head of Department, Mechanical Engineering (1 yr 2 mos)
Professor of Mechanical Engineering (1 yr 8 mos)
Dean's Chair, College of Design and Engineering (1 yr 5 mos)
Energy Studies Institute (ESI)
Executive Director (4 yrs 8 mos)
Deputy Executive Director (5 mos)
National University of Singapore
Member of University Sustainability and Climate Action Council (USCAC) (4 yrs 9 mos)
Director, Centre for Energy Research & Technology (CERT) (5 yrs 6 mos)
Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering (9 yrs 5 mos)
Lab Supervisor, Energy and Bio-Thermal Systems Group (6 yrs)
Assistant Dean (Research & Technology) (5 yrs 7 mos)
Deputy Director, Centre for Energy Research & Technology (CERT) (5 yrs 11 mos)
Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering (7 yrs 7 mos)
Senior Tutor (1 yr 9 mos)
Singapore Energy Centre
Co-Director (5 yrs 2 mos)
CoolestDC
Founder (5 yrs 7 mos)
CoolestSG - Cooling Energy Science and Technology Singapore
Programme Director (3 yrs 11 mos)
The Institution of Engineers, Singapore
Council Member and Chairman, Mechanical Engineering Technical Committee (4 yrs 5 mos)
Xi'an Jiaotong University
Adjunct Professor (2 yrs 11 mos)
GCoreLab
Co-Founder, Chairman & CTO (8 yrs 8 mos)
Purdue University
Graduate Research Assistant (School of Mechanical Engineering) (5 yrs 9 mos)
Education
PhD at Purdue University
MEng at National University of Singapore
BEng (1st Class Honours) at National University of Singapore
GCE A Level at Hwa Chong Junior College
GCE O Level at River Valley High School
