Doug Lee

Doug Lee is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in semiconductor technology, currently serving as a Senior Director at Applied Materials since July 2003. Responsibilities at Applied Materials encompass plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) process development, dielectric film research, and semiconductor device process research, with a current focus on improving amorphous carbon etch hard mask deposition processes. Prior roles include Key Account Technologist, where Doug Lee specialized in customer-related R&D and technical issue resolution, and a New College Graduate Trainee, which fostered foundational corporate and teamwork skills. Doug Lee began a career as a Research Engineer at Korea AirTech, developing a new automobile refueling system, and served as a Non-Commissioned Officer in the Republic of Korea Army. Doug Lee holds a PhD and MS in Mechanical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, as well as a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Pohang University of Science and Technology.