Ellen Lee, PhD

Ellen Lee, PhD is the Technical Leader of Additive Manufacturing for Research & Advanced Engineering at Ford Motor Company, responsible for leading the technical development of advanced polymer additive manufacturing (AM) materials and technologies for functional use in the automotive sector. She established Ford’s dedicated AM research program in 2014 to enable its use to drive product innovation, enhance quality, and improve efficiency and flexibility in manufacturing. In her current role, Dr. Lee sets the strategic direction for polymer AM and its integration across the enterprise through activities including training and education, standardization and qualification, and development of the AM technology roadmap. Dr. Lee received her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Chemical Engineering from Northwestern University and her Doctorate (Ph.D.) in Chemical Engineering from the University of California at Berkeley. She serves on the board of directors for SPE’s AM SIG and as an advisor for SME’s AM Technical Community, in addition to having a history of participation and advisory with organizations including America Makes, USCAR, and SWE.