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Dr. Henry C. Lee Elected to Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering

Dr. Henry C. Lee, Professor of Forensic Science at University of New Haven and founder of the highly-ranked program at the university, has been elected a member of the prestigious Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering.

Dr. Lee’s election, said the Academy, was due to his "outstanding world-renowned contributions, accomplishments, and exemplary leadership in the field of forensic science."

One of America’s leading criminologists, Dr. Lee joined the UNH faculty after gaining his Doctorate from New York University. He is the recipient of Honorary Doctoral degrees from numerous universities, including the University of New Haven. He is the first and only holder of the UNH Henry C. Lee Chair in Forensic Science and the namesake of The Henry C. Lee Institute of Forensic Science.

He has been recognized for his outstanding achievements as the recipient of: Special Award CT Division of Criminal Justice; Special Award, CT Law Foundation, advancement of professionalism in law enforcement; Distinguished Service Award, Academy of Forensic Sciences; Commendation Award, Criminal Investigation Bureau, Taiwan National Police; and the Police Medal, Republic of China.

Dr. Lee is a member of the Technology Committee, National Institute of Justice; Advisory Board, Northeast Law Enforcement Technology; Advisory Board, International Missing Person Identification; American Society of Lab Directors; International Association of Forensic Science; Distinguished Fellow, American Academy of Forensic Science; and Distinguished Member, International Association of Identification.

Membership in the Academy is limited by state statute to only 200 scientists and engineers who live or work in Connecticut. Members are elected on the basis of significant original contributions in theory or application as demonstrated by original published books and papers, patents, the pioneering of new and developing fields and innovative industrial products, outstanding leadership of nationally recognized technical teams, and external professional awards in recognition of scientific and engineering excellence.

Dr. Lee is frequently called on my national news networks, such as CNN and Fox, as well as by criminal justice officials across the country, for his expertise in forensics.

The Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering was chartered by the General Assembly in 1976 to provide expert guidance on science and technology to the people and to the state of Connecticut, and to promote the application of science and technology to human welfare and economic wellbeing. For more information about the Academy and The Henry Lee Institute, visit, respectively, www.ctcase.org and www.hcleeinstitute.com.