Chun Hean Lee, COSE
Published: 12 August 2020
Chun Hean Lee, Lecturer (Infrastructure & Environment), James Watt School of Engineering
1. What made you apply for the Glasgow Crucible?
Build research networks: This programme helped me to understand how (1) to develop a close network of like-minded peers within the community, (2) to build links with (Scottish) Government and (3) to widen my research network.
Establish new research collaborations: This programme discussed the importance of learning new emerging areas of research in order to (1) facilitate personal and career development and to (2) demonstrate the benefits of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary research and collaboration.
Increase my personal effectiveness and leadership: This programme introduced new ways of thinking at work, and this will enhance my ability to think creatively and innovatively. The aim is to improve personal and professional development within and beyond University of Glasgow.
2. What did you enjoy most about the event?
One thing I enjoyed most during this event is the ability to share perspectives and build relationships across multiple academic disciplines, which potentially may lead to inter- and multi-disciplinary collaborations in near future. More crucially, this would enable me to see myself in a wider societal context by understanding the importance of engaging with both the public and the media.
3. What direct impact (if any) did the Crucible have on your research?
This event helped me to develop confidence to communicate/disseminate my research work to a wider audience (e.g. scientists/engineers in the industry), ensuring my research has greater visibility and industry impact. In the last few months, I have submitted few small grants aiming to establish new research collaborations with Universities/Companies in UK, France and Japan.
4. Why should other ECRs apply to attend this event?
One of the aims of Glasgow Crucible Program is to lay the foundation to help Early Career Researcher become a future research leader in your field. This event enables me to understand how to (1) publicise/disseminate my work strategically to the public sphere, (2) use academic and professional social networks, (3) build networks with industry/company (outside academia) and establish possibly long-term collaboration, (4) implement best practice in knowledge transfer between academic and industry and (5) increase personal effectiveness/research leadership by building a culture of teamwork/creativity/innovative thinking in my research group.
First published: 12 August 2020