ChM. Dr. Lee Kian Mun is a Senior Research Officer at the Nanotechnology and Catalysis Research Centre (NANOCAT), Universiti Malaya. He obtained his BSc (Hons) in Industrial Chemistry (2006), Master of Science in Catalysis (2008), and PhD in Environmental Chemistry (2013) from Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia.
With over a decade of research experience, Dr. Lee specializes in the development and optimization of nanomaterials and photocatalysts for environmental applications. His work focuses on advancing sustainable solutions for pollution control and environmental remediation. To date, he has authored more than 45 WoS-indexed publications, with an h-index of 21 (3,455 citations), reflecting the strong impact and relevance of his research.
Dr. Lee has successfully secured approximately RM 700,000 in research funding from the university, national, and international sources. Driven by a commitment to research, translation, and innovation, he has filed three patents with potential industrial applications. His scholarly contributions extend to numerous peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings, where he actively disseminates advances in nanomaterials, catalysis, and environmental chemistry. His work demonstrates a strong interdisciplinary approach, bridging chemistry, materials science, and environmental engineering.
In recognition of his academic excellence and impactful research, Dr. Lee has received several prestigious awards and recognitions. He has been listed among the Top 2% Scientists in the World by Stanford University (2021–2025). His other honors include the Excellence Service Award (2022) from Universiti Malaya, the Future Administrator Award (2021) by Majlis Persatuan Pentadbir Universiti Awam Malaysia (MASTI), and the Anugerah Pentadbir Universiti Malaya 2021 (Publication Category) by Persatuan Pegawai Tadbir dan Ikhtisas (PEKERTI), Universiti Malaya.
Professionally, Dr. Lee is an active member of several scientific and professional organizations, including the Malaysian Institute of Chemistry (IKM), Malaysian Young Chemists Network (MYCN), Young Scientists Network – Academy of Sciences Malaysia (YSN-ASM), the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), United Kingdom, Malaysian University Research Officer Society (MROS), and Persatuan Pegawai Tadbir dan Ikhtisas Universiti Malaya (PEKERTI).
