Mechanical and aerospace engineering Associate Professor Juhyeong Lee has been chosen to obtain the 2026 Pioneers of Progress Award.
The Days of ’47 Board of Trustees chosen Lee as a recipient for the science and know-how class of the award, which honors people whose work could have an everlasting affect.
“Receiving the prestigious Pioneer of Progress Award is a great honor and a reflection of years of hard work from my research group,” Lee said. “I sincerely appreciate this statewide recognition.”
Throughout his career, Lee has collaborated with government agencies, industry and international research institutes. He researches structures and materials engineered for durability under extreme conditions, using experimental mechanics, computer modeling and machine learning.
“I hope our work will have a lasting impact by advancing research in extreme composite applications and inspiring future engineers to develop innovative solutions,” Lee stated.
Lee earned his bachelor’s diploma in materials science and engineering from Chonnam National University. He earned his grasp’s and doctorate in aerospace engineering from Mississippi State University.
The award might be offered to Lee at a gala banquet on July 16 at The Grand America in Salt Lake City.
The Pioneers of Progress Awards are hosted by the Days of ’47 group as one of a number of occasions to have fun the arrival of pioneers in Salt Lake City on July 24, 1847. Lee is the second Utah State college member to obtain this award. Mechanical and aerospace engineering Assistant Professor Nadia Kouraytem was a 2024 recipient.
[MJ1]after we use an apostrophe to shorten years, use the one which factors away from the yr.