Dr Leok Lee
Research Fellow and Lecturer
School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology
Eligible to supervise Masters and PhD - email supervisor to discuss availability.
Leok is a Research Fellow in the School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering at the University of Adelaide (UA) where he also contributes significantly as a member of the Centre for Energy Technology. His expertise lies in the realm of renewable energy, with a specialised focus on energy storage solutions, concentrating solar power, system integration, and complex transient system modeling and optimisation.
He has research and hands-on experience in experimental design and testing, wind tunnel operation, as well as Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulation. His research extends to the intricate integration and optimisation of transient modeling of complex multiple systems, showcasing a multifaceted approach to cutting-edge energy research.
His works contributed to an ARENA funded project that aims to add concentrated solar thermal energy to the Bayer Alumina process. He is currently involved in multiple research projects aiming to de-risk decarbonisation for heavy industry funded by HILT CRC.
His current research interests include renewable energy, solar thermal energy, energy storage, system integration, complex transient system modeling, alternative fuels, computational fluid dynamics, hybrid renewable systems, development/demonstration of clean energy technologies, receiver design, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, aerodynamics and system optimisation.
In addition to his research work, Dr Leok Lee is a dedicated supervisor and mentor, guiding and supervising for undergraduate students, Master and PhD candidates, as well as a Lecturer at the University of Adelaide.
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Language Competencies
Language Competency Chinese (Cantonese) Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review Chinese (Mandarin) Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review English Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review -
Education
Date Institution name Country Title 2014 - 2018 The University of Adelaide Australia Doctor of Philosophy 2010 - 2013 The University of Adelaide Australia Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) with First Class Honours -
Research Interests
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Journals
Year Citation 2024 Rafique, M. M., Saw, W., Lee, L., Ingenhoven, P., & Nathan, G. (2024). Performance assessment of a system to provide steady high temperature air via solar thermal suspension flow technology with storage and combustion back-up. Solar Energy, 268, 15 pages.
Scopus12024 Lee, L., Ingenhoven, P., Saw, W. L., & Nathan, G. J. (2024). The techno-economics of transmitting heat at high temperatures in insulated pipes over large distances. Applied Energy, 358, 12 pages.
2023 ‘Gus’ Nathan, G. J., Lee, L., Ingenhoven, P., Tian, Z., Sun, Z., Chinnici, A., . . . Saw, W. (2023). Pathways to the use of concentrated solar heat for high temperature industrial processes. Solar Compass, 5, 100036.
2023 Ingenhoven, P., Lee, L., Saw, W., Rafique, M. M., Potter, D., & Nathan, G. J. (2023). Techno-economic assessment from a transient simulation of a concentrated solar thermal plant to deliver high-temperature industrial process heat. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 185, 1-17.
Scopus22019 Lee, K. L., Chinnici, A., Jafarian, M., Arjomandi, M., Dally, B., & Nathan, G. (2019). The influence of wall temperature distribution on the mixed convective losses from a heated cavity. Applied Thermal Engineering, 155, 157-165.
Scopus16 WoS122019 Lee, K. L., Chinnici, A., Jafarian, M., Arjomandi, M., Dally, B., & Nathan, G. (2019). The influence of wind speed, aperture ratio and tilt angle on the heat losses from a finely controlled heated cavity for a solar receiver. Renewable Energy, 143, 1544-1553.
Scopus14 WoS112018 Lee, K., Chinnici, A., Jafarian, M., Arjomandi, M., Dally, B., & Nathan, G. (2018). Experimental investigation of the effects of wind speed and yaw angle on heat losses from a heated cavity. Solar Energy, 165, 178-188.
Scopus23 WoS182017 Lee, K., Jafarian, M., Ghanadi, F., Arjomandi, M., & Nathan, G. (2017). An investigation into the effect of aspect ratio on the heat loss from a solar cavity receiver. Solar Energy, 149, 20-31.
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Conference Papers
Year Citation 2021 Ingenhoven, P., Saw, W., Chinnici, A., Potter, D., Nathan, G., Rafique, M. M., . . . Jafarian, M. (2021). Energetic Assessment of a High Temperature Packed Bed Storage System in Combination with a Solar Expanding-Vortex Particle Receiver. In Proceedings of the ISES Solar World Congress 2021 (pp. 858-867). Virtual conference: International Solar Energy Society.
Scopus12018 Lee, K., Chinnici, A., Jafarian, M., Arjomandi, M., Dally, B., & Nathan, G. (2018). Experimental investigation of the effects of wind speed, aperture ratio and tilt angle on the convective heat losses from a solar cavity receiver. In Proceedings of the 21st Australasian Fluid Mechanics Conference (AFMC 2018) (pp. 1-4). Adelaide, Australia: Australasian Fluid Mechanics Society.
2023
Lecturer & Coordinator-
ENG 1001/ENG 1011/ ENG 1011UAC [Sem 1 & 2] - Introduction to Engineering - Digital engineering
Laboratory, Practical and Workshop Coordinator - All Mechanical Engineering courses
Member of the Learning & Teaching Working Group - School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
- Leader of the Digital-first, Learning & Teaching subgroup
- Member of the L&T Guideline, Learning & Teaching subgroup
- Member of the New courses, Learning & Teaching subgroup
Project Advisor -
ENG 3005 - Research Methods and Project Management
Supervisor -
Masters Research Project
Engineering Honours Project
2022
Lecturer & Coordinator-
ENG 1001/ENG 1011/ ENG 1011UAC [Sem 1 & 2] - Introduction to Engineering - Digital engineering
TECH 1003 - Engineering Technology and Digital Design - Digital engineering
MECH ENG 2002 Stress Analysis & Design
Laboratory, Practical and Workshop Coordinator - All Mechanical Engineering courses
Learning, Teaching & Curriculum Committee member - School of Mechanical Engineering
Supervisor -
Masters Research Project
Engineering Research Project
Mechanical Engineering Honours Project
Other teachings -
ENG 1002 - Programming (Matlab and C)
Advanced Mechanics of Materials
2021
Laboratory, Practical and Workshop coordinator - All Mechanical Engineering courses
Learning, Teaching & Curriculum Committee member - School of Mechanical Engineering
Supervisor - Mechanical Engineering Honours Project
Other teachings -
Advanced Mechanics of Materials
Heat Transfer & Thermodynamics
Stress Analysis & Design
2020
Laboratory, Practical and Workshop coordinator - for all Mechanical Engineering courses
Other teachings -
Advanced Mechanics of Materials
Heat Transfer & Thermodynamics
Stress Analysis & Design
2019
Lecturer - Stress Analysis & Design
Course coordinator - Stress Analysis & Design
Other teachings -
Advanced Mechanics of Materials
Dynamics and Control II
Heat Transfer & Thermodynamics
2018
Aerospace Materials & Structures
Sports Materials
Structural Design & Solid Mechanics
Stress Analysis & Design
Dynamics and Control II
2017
Assignment return coordinator – for all Mechanical Engineering courses
Aerospace Materials & Structures
Sports Materials
Structural Design & Solid Mechanics
Stress Analysis & Design
Thermo-Fluids 1
2016
Advanced Digital Control
Assignment return coordinator – for all Mechanical Engineering courses
Stress Analysis & Design
Dynamics and Control I
Dynamics and Control II
Thermo-Fluids 1
2015
Advanced Digital Control
Dynamics and Control I
Dynamics and Control II
Stress Analysis & Design
Thermo-Fluids 1
2014
Advanced Digital Control
Dynamics and Control I
Dynamics and Control II
Sustainability & the Environment
Stress Analysis & Design
Thermo-Fluids 1
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Current Higher Degree by Research Supervision (University of Adelaide)
Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name 2023 Co-Supervisor Decarbonisation of heavy industrial process Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Henry Lam 2022 Co-Supervisor Thermal pre-treatment of low grade ores Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Miss Yuecheng Lin -
Other Supervision Activities
Date Role Research Topic Location Program Supervision Type Student Load Student Name 2023 - ongoing Principal Supervisor Design and Investigation of a Concentrated Solar Receiver for High Temperature and High Thermal Power Applications The University of Adelaide Masters Research Project Master - Peter Gordon 2023 - ongoing Principal Supervisor Embedded Thermal Storage in the Distribution Network with Renewable Energy The University of Adelaide - Honours - George Andresakis, Jack Burgemeister, Jabez Bullas, Danny Ngo, Dongxu Sun 2023 - ongoing Principal Supervisor Analysis of Cooling Vent Design On-Board a Submarine The University of Adelaide - Honours - William Norrington 2023 - ongoing Co-Supervisor Decarbonisation of heavy industrial process The University of Adelaide - Doctorate Full Time Henry Lam 2022 - ongoing Principal Supervisor Investigation of the efficiency and Levelized cost of energy of a high temperature Concentrated solar thermal system - demand The University of Adelaide Master of Engineering (Mechanical) Master Full Time Ming Yan Tanya, Wu 2022 - ongoing Principal Supervisor Investigation of the efficiency and Levelized cost of energy of a high temperature Concentrated solar thermal system - Solar input The University of Adelaide Master of Engineering (Mechanical) Master Full Time Puranjay Balajee, Kamisetty 2022 - 2022 Principal Supervisor Analytical investigation of the efficiency and Levelized cost of energy in a concentrated solar receiver system The University of Adelaide Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)(Mechanical) Honours - Liwen Zhang 2022 - 2022 Principal Supervisor Assessment of the effect of geometry and operational conditions on the efficiency of the concentrated solar receiver The University of Adelaide Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)(Mechanical) Honours Full Time SHIBIN HONG, JIAYE ZHANG, XINGQI LIU 2021 - 2022 Principal Supervisor The heat recovery system of a concentrating solar-thermal system The University of Adelaide Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)(Mechanical) Honours - Ho Fai 'Henry' Lam
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Memberships
Date Role Membership Country 2014 - ongoing Member Australian Solar Thermal Research Initiative Australia -
Review, Assessment, Editorial and Advice
Date Title Type Institution Country 2020 - ongoing Reviewer Journal Review Advances in Mechanical Engineering - 2020 - ongoing Reviewer Journal Review Solar Energy -
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