CV

I am the Head of Structural Design and Computation at Forma Systems, developing tools for material efficient construction systems. I am also a member of Future Assemblies, a collective of designers and researchers advancing the world of efficient design (including Pixelframe).

I hold a PhD in Architecture: Building Technology from MIT, advised by Professor Caitlin Mueller. Professor John Ochsendorf (MIT) and Professor Guy Nordenson (Princeton) served on my committee. I was also a Lecturer for a semester, and a Postdoctoral Associate in the department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.

My work casts a broad net around:

  • High-performance computation for structural design and optimization
  • Circular structural design
  • Data-driven analysis and design

My dissertation: Geometric interpretations of structural demand for the analysis and reduction of design complexity focused on visualizing, interpreting, and managing the structural demand (the required strength and geometry of individual components) that emerges from the design process.

Previously, I studied at McGill University in Montreal, where I received a B.Eng in Civil Engineering, and an M.Eng in Structural Engineering, advised by Professor Colin Rogers. My work there was on high-fidelity modelling and physical validation of bolted steel moment connections. I have extensive experience designing and executing full-scale testing systems and most importantly, I am forklift and bridge crane certified.

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The J in Keith J. Lee stands for 장현 (Janghyun), my Korean name. It also helps differentiate me in web searches from a food critic, a wrestler, and an NBA player (good company).

I am based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.