Leok Lee

Leok is a Lecturer in the School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering at the University of Adelaide (UA) where he also contributes significantly as a member of the Centre for Energy Technology. His expertise lies in the realm of renewable energy, with a specialised focus on energy storage solutions, concentrating solar power, system integration, and complex transient system modeling and optimisation. He has research and hands-on experience in experimental design and testing, wind tunnel operation, as well as Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulation. His research extends to the intricate integration and optimisation of transient modeling of complex multiple systems, showcasing a multifaceted approach to cutting-edge energy research. His works contributed to an ARENA funded project that aims to add concentrated solar thermal energy to the Bayer Alumina process. He is currently involved in multiple research projects aiming to de-risk decarbonisation for heavy industry funded by HILT CRC. His current research interests include renewable energy, solar thermal energy, energy storage, system integration, complex transient system modeling, alternative fuels, computational fluid dynamics, hybrid renewable systems, development/demonstration of clean energy technologies, receiver design, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, aerodynamics and system optimisation. In addition to his research work, Dr Leok Lee is a dedicated supervisor and mentor, guiding and supervising for undergraduate students, Master and PhD candidates. Computational Heat Transfer, Control Systems, Energy, Energy Generation, Conversion and Storage Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Models of Engineering Design, Numerical Modelling and Mechanical Characterisation, Power and Energy Systems Engineering, Renewable Power, Simulation and Modelling

[2026] Lin, Y., Lee, L., Leow, C. Y., Cook, N. J., Saw, W., Nathan, G. J., & Chinnici, A. (2026). Influence of Ore Mineralogy on the Performance of High-Flux Radiation-Assisted Beneficiation of Low-Grade Iron Ores: A Comparative Experimental Study. Metallurgical and Materials Transactions B Process Metallurgy and Materials Processing Science, 57(4), 2093-2109. [2025] Lee, L., Ingenhoven, P., Saw, W., & Nathan, G. J. (2025). The effect of scale, storage capacity and thermal transmission losses on the techno-economics of supplying high-temperature industrial process heat with concentrated solar thermal energy. Solar Energy, 299, 11 pages. [2024] Rafique, M. M., Saw, W., Lee, L., Ingenhoven, P., & Nathan, G. (2024). Performance assessment of a system to provide steady high temperature air via