BATON ROUGE, LA, February 11, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- John Y. Lee, PhD, has been included in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Before retirement in 2012, Dr. Lee made significant contributions to the field of chemistry over a distinguished career. He initiated his long-standing affiliation with Ethyl/Albermarle Corporation in 1980 and excelled across a series of distinct positions including research chemist, research specialist and research and development advisor. Currently a stockholder with the firm, Dr. Lee is proud to have made meaningful contributions in organic synthesis, bio-organic synthesis and organometallic chemistry and counts the development of new "cobalt-carbonyls catalyzed biscarbonylation of linear-alkyl and aryl halides chemistry" applied in pharmaceutical research, the commercialization of then the world's largest "perfluorinated aryl boron and borate cocatalysts/activators" and the commercialization of then the world's largest zirconocene single-site­catalyst (SSC), which generated substantial revenue for Albemarle, among his most notable achievements.

Dr. Lee's impressive academic credentials and military service forged a solid foundation for his successful career. He earned a Bachelor of Science in chemistry from National Cheng-Kung University in 1970 before serving as a second lieutenant in the Chinese Air Force from 1970 to 1971. Subsequently, he pursued graduate studies and now proudly holds a Master of Science in physical organic chemistry from South Dakota State University in 1974, where he was a teaching assistant, and a Doctor of Philosophy in organic chemistry from Vanderbilt University, which he completed in 1978. Dr. Lee's postdoctoral work at Texas A&M University further honed his skills in both bio-organic and organometallic chemistry.

Prior to joining Ethyl/Albermarle, Dr. Lee thrived in a series of university roles in the United States. He shared his knowledge as a graduate assistant at Vanderbilt University from 1974 through 1978 before progressing to be named a research associate of the chemistry department at Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University from 1978 to 1979. Dr. Lee was also humbled to be recognized as a Welch Research Fellow from 1979 to 1980.

In addition to his education and broad professional accomplishments, Dr. Lee bolds an impressive portfolio of intellectual property and bas secured 37 U.S. patents and over 100+ foreign counterparts. Notably, he is recognized as the sole inventor of the renowned "Albemarle-Lee perfluorinated aryl borate process intermediate". Additionally, Dr. Lee's scholarly contributions include six peer-reviewed publications focusing on syntheses of natural product intermediates and organometallic intermediates, among other topics.

Throughout bis career, Dr. Lee maintained affiliations with various professional organizations, including the American Chemical Society, the Royal Society of Chemistry and the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Dr. Lee also regularly sought opportunities for civic engagement and served as the president of the Chinese Association Baton Rouge and the principal/program director at the Chinese School in Baton Rouge.

Dr. Lee is proud to recognize the positive influence of key mentors, Drs. John F. Sieberth, Gary McKinnie, Ed Samsel, Larry Simeral, Steve Diefenbach, Chuck Kolich, and was bumbled to be included in the Who's Who in the World, 1989-1990 and 1987-1988 editions, and to be named among the Best of the Best Employees by Albemarle Corporation in 2011. Dr. Lee also accepted a Best Service Award from the Association of Chinese American Professionals and was recognized as a fellow of the American Institute of Chemists.

Dr. Lee's personal life is enriched by his family and hobbies, and he values spending time with his wife, daughter and son. In his leisure time, he enjoys ballroom dancing, which complements his dynamic professional life with creative expression and physical activity.

Looking toward the future, Dr. Lee plans to engage in consultancy when invited and to persist in providing advice to help doctoral students at Louisiana State University or any other institutes when requested. In order to further share his experiences and lessons with young industry workers as well as all-level management, Dr. Lee has continuously kept publishing short articles (100+) on Linkedln and he has also written or is writing a total of three books (edition I. II. and III.) now with a local publisher in Baton Rouge.

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