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Dr. PS Lee

Dr. PS Lee

Programme Director, Sustainable Tropical Data Centre Testbed
Dr Lee Poh Seng (PS) is the Dean’s Chair Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering at the National University of Singapore (NUS), where he combines his deep expertise in energy-efficient cooling technologies and sustainable data centre design with a commitment to academic and research excellence. With a PhD from Purdue University, Prof. Lee has built a career that spans both innovative research and practical applications in the field of mechanical engineering, particularly focusing on liquid and two-phase cooling systems, green data centre technologies, and alternative cooling solutions. At NUS, Prof. Lee holds several key positions that allow him to influence energy policy and research direction. He serves as the Executive Director of the Energy Studies Institute (ESI), Co-Director of the Singapore Energy Centre (SEC), and Director of the Centre for Energy Research & Technology (CERT), roles through which he promotes the development and adoption of sustainable energy technologies. In addition to his academic and leadership roles, Prof. Lee is also the founder of CoolestDC Pte Ltd, a startup aimed at commercializing innovative liquid cooling solutions for data centres, particularly in tropical climates. This endeavour reflects his passion for translating research findings into practical, market-ready products that can contribute to environmental sustainability. Prof. Lee's contributions to the field have been recognized with awards and fellowships from esteemed organizations such as the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), the Energy Institute (EI), and the Institution of Engineers Singapore (IES). His work not only advances the state of mechanical engineering and sustainable technology research but also inspires the next generation of engineers to pursue innovations that address global energy and environmental challenges.
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