Me

S. James Lee is a computer scientist and media artist interested in computer graphics, visualization, games, physical computing, and virtual reality. His recent research focuses on virtual humans that aims to design and develop lifelike computer interface by digitizing a real person’s figure as well as his or her nature, including personality and mannerism. Lee received his BS and MS degree in Architecture from Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea, MFA from the School of Art and Design at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), and the Ph.D. degree in the Electronic Visualization Laboratory, Computer Science at UIC.

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Academic Positions

Education

  • Ph.D. 2013

    Ph.D. in Computer Science

    University of Illinois at Chicago

  • M.F.A. 2006

    M.F.A. in Electronic Visualization

    University of Illinois at Chicago

  • M.S. 1999

    Master of Science in Architectural Engineering

    Yonsei University

  • B.S. 1997

    Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering

    Yonsei University

Honors, Awards and Grants

  • 2019-2023
    National Institute of Health, Research Grant R-01 (1R01MH116721-01A1)
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    Co-Investigator

    A Mobile Phone Intervention Using A Relational Human Talking Avatar To Promote Multiple Stages Of The Hiv Care Continuum In African American MSM, in collaboration with the University of Illinois at Chicago, Co-Investigator, Feb 11, 2019 – Nov 30, 2023

  • 2016-2019
    Jean C. Tempel ’65 Assistant Professorship
  • 2015-2018
    National Institute of Health, Research Grant R-21 (1R21NR016420-01)
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    Co-Investigator

    May I Help You…An Avatar Health Concierge for HIV infected African American MSM, in collaboration with the University of Illinois at Chicago, Co-Investigator, Sept 28, 2015 – Aug 31, 2018, $450,547

  • 2014-2016
    Susan Eckert Lynch ’62 Faculty Research Fellowship
  • 2014
    Judith Tindal Opatrny ’72 Junior Faculty Fellowship
  • 2010
    Image of Research Award 2010
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    The 1st place winner. The award was presented by the Graduate College of the University of Illinois at Chicago.

    More information found here.

  • 2006
    Digital Art Awards 2006
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    The project, “Pan”, received Honorable Mention in the Interactive category. The award was presented by Keio Research Institute, Keio University.

    More information for the project, “Pan”, can be found here.

  • 2005
    Indiana IDEAS Festival 2005
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    The project, “3.D.UO.PAD”, was selected as the Best Work in Virtual Reality Environments category. The award was presented by University of Indiana.

    More information for the project, “3.D.UO.PAD”, can be found here.