Dr. JEANNE LEE

Jeanne Lee graduated from Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) with dual Bachelor’s degrees in architecture and Fine art. She received Master’s degree in architecture from the University of Pennsylvania (UPENN) and a Ph.D. in architecture from National Chiao Tung University. She is currently the Associate Dean of the School of Design at Ming Chuan University, where she also serves as the Director of Ming Chuan Art Center. Previously, she was the Director of Department of Architecture for nine years.
In recent years, Jeanne Lee has been invited to serve as a jury member for evaluations across public and private sectors. She is the Co-chair of Education of AIA Taipei and President of the International Chinese Architectural Association. She has delivered numerous keynote speeches both domestically and internationally at institutions such as the South China University of Technology School of Architecture（SCUT), Hunan University School of Architecture, Waseda University International College (Japan), KMUTT School of Architecture (Thailand), Southeast Asia Symposium in UCSI University (Malaysia), as well as in Lisbon for Open House Worldwide Annual Conference. Additionally, she is the academic initiator and General Consultant for Open House Taipei, a part of the global architectural and urban aesthetics movement Open House Worldwide. Through the "Open House Taipei" initiative, she actively promotes urban aesthetics and fosters international connections.
Jeanne Lee also serves as jurors for prestigious awards such as Architecture Master Prize (AMP) and Opal Award (London Property Awards). She has been featured in TV show or radio programs on Da Ai Television and Taipei Broadcasting Station to promote urban aesthetics and architectural awareness. She has also been invited to contribute articles to prominent magazines and columns，including ‘Tatler Homes Taiwan’, ‘We People’, ‘Architect Magazine’, and ‘Juxin Magazine.’ She has also published books, such as VR Multiplicative Relationships and The Spirit of Cities in the Era of Globalization.
Jeanne Lee established the VR Integration Research Center in 2016 and serves as Secretary-General of the AI Drone Association. Her work emphasizes integrating technology with social design responsibilities to explore new possibilities. She actively promotes innovative teaching practices, such as the ‘Architecture in the Mountains’ program at Ming Chuan University, leading students in interdisciplinary construction projects in rural areas. She guides students through intensive training and promotes projects involving virtual-physical integration, circular material research, and international or community-focused construction efforts. Her research centers on interdisciplinary architecture, technological applications, and aligning with the sustainable core goals of USR and SDGs.