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 6 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 4 mos)
Professor of Mechanical Engineering (1 yr 10 mos)
Dean's Chair, College of Design and Engineering (1 yr 5 mos)
Energy Studies Institute (ESI)
Executive Director (4 yrs 10 mos)
Deputy Executive Director (5 mos)
National University of Singapore
Member of University Sustainability and Climate Action Council (USCAC) (4 yrs 11 mos)
Director, Centre for Energy Research & Technology (CERT) (5 yrs 8 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 4 mos)
CoolestDC
Founder (5 yrs 9 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
