Executive Team

Kisun Lee, Ph.D.

Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer and Chief Technology Officer

Kisun Lee brings over 20 years of experience in power electronics and semiconductors, with a proven track record of driving growth and advancing technological development within the industry.

As the CEO and CTO of Lucid Microsystems, Kisun is responsible for shaping the company’s strategic direction, fostering a culture of innovation, and leading its expansion into new markets. He also oversees the engineering team, guiding the technical vision and development of groundbreaking solutions. Under his leadership, the company has achieved significant milestones, including new product launches, market expansions, and strategic partnerships with notable companies.

Prior to his current role, Kisun served as Vice President of Engineering at Samsung Electronics, where he led the Mobile Division's engineering efforts. His extensive experience also includes senior engineering positions at NXP Semiconductors, Apple, OnSemi, and Intel Corporation, where he honed his expertise in semiconductor technologies and business development.

Kisun holds a BSEE and MSEE from Seoul National University, and a Ph.D. from Virginia Tech's Center for Power Electronics Systems (CPES), where he studied under the guidance of Dr. Fred C. Lee. He holds 30 patents (issued/pending) and has published 27 papers, reflecting his deep commitment to advancing the field of power electronics.