Dr. Sihye Lee | Atmospheric Science | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Sihye Lee | Atmospheric Science | Senior Scientist at Korea Institute of Atmospheric Prediction Systems | South Korea

Sihye Lee, Ph.D., is a distinguished atmospheric scientist whose career spans advanced research in aerosol chemistry, optical properties, and data assimilation methodologies for weather and climate prediction. Throughout her academic journey, Sihye Lee, Ph.D., demonstrated exceptional expertise beginning with her B.S. and M.S. degrees in Environmental Science and Engineering from Ewha Womans University, followed by her Ph.D. in Earth and Environmental Sciences from Seoul National University, where she investigated the chemical and optical characteristics of black-carbon–containing aerosols and their hygroscopic behavior. Professionally, Sihye Lee, Ph.D., has built a solid career at the Korea Institute of Atmospheric Prediction Systems (KIAPS), serving as Research Scientist and later Senior Research Scientist in the Data Assimilation Group, contributing to the development of assimilation techniques crucial for improving atmospheric prediction accuracy. Her international scientific exposure includes serving as a Visiting Scientist at the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF), where she worked within the Satellite Section on advanced assimilation frameworks. Sihye Lee, Ph.D., also gained applied environmental experience in atmospheric modeling during her tenure at Sambon Engineering and earlier research roles at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST). Her research interests span aerosol–cloud interactions, chemical composition of atmospheric particles, accumulation-mode aerosol properties, CCN activation processes, and seasonal variability in air quality. She is skilled in data assimilation systems, aerosol optical analysis, atmospheric chemistry modeling, and environmental data interpretation. The contributions of Sihye Lee, Ph.D., have earned her significant recognition, including an Administrator Citation from the Korea Meteorological Administration and a Minister Citation from the Ministry of Environment. In conclusion, Sihye Lee, Ph.D., continues to advance atmospheric prediction science through her deep technical expertise, impactful research output, and long-standing commitment to understanding aerosol behavior and improving environmental forecasting systems.

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Featured Publications 

1. Lee, S., Ghim, Y. S., Kim, S.–W., & Yoon, S.–C. (2010). Effect of biomass burning and regional background aerosols on CCN activity derived from airborne in-situ measurements. Atmospheric Environment, 44, 5227–5236. 

2. Lee, S., Ghim, Y. S., Kim, S.–W., & Yoon, S.–C. (2010). Effect of accumulation mode aerosols containing black carbon on water cloud formation observed during the PACDEX campaign. Journal of Korean Society for Atmospheric Environment, 26, 380–391. 

3. Lee, S., Ghim, Y. S., Kim, S.–W., & Yoon, S.–C. (2009). Seasonal characteristics of chemically apportioned aerosol optical properties at Seoul and Gosan, Korea. Atmospheric Environment, 43, 1320–1328. 

4. Lee, S., Ghim, Y. S., Kim, S.–W., & Yoon, S.–C. (2008). Seasonal variations of chemical composition and optical properties of aerosols at Seoul and Gosan. Journal of Korean Society for Atmospheric Environment, 24, 470–482. 

5. Lee, S., Ghim, Y. S., Kim, Y. P., & Kim, J. Y. (2006). Estimation of the seasonal variation of particulate nitrate and sensitivity of fine particle mass concentration to emission changes in the greater Seoul area. Atmospheric Environment, 40, 3724–3736. 

6. Ghim, Y. S., Moon, K.–C., Lee, S., & Kim, Y. P. (2005). Visibility trends in Korea during the past two decades. Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association, 55, 73–82. 

7. Lee, S., Ghim, Y. S., Kim, Y. P., & Kim, J. Y. (2004). Seasonal variation of nitrate in the greater Seoul area using a photochemical box model and gas/aerosol equilibrium model. Journal of Korean Society for Atmospheric Environment, 20, 729–738.