Laura Ancona Lee, PhD

Dr Lee is an accomplished professional with a distinguished career in academia and international relations. As a professor specializing in innovation and creativity, she holds the prestigious positions of Vice-Rector of International Relations (sinceand Erasmus Institutional Coordinator at Universidade Paulista, Brazil.

With an impressive educational background, Dr Lee earned her doctoral degree from the esteemed Art Program at UNICAMP, Campinas, Brazil, and a master’s degree in International Affairs from FIA, São Paulo, Brazil. Her post-doctoral studies in Production Engineering at Universidade Paulista, São Paulo, Brazil is a testament to her wide range of academic and research interests.

Throughout her academic journey, Dr Lee has fostered a global perspective and collaborated with several prestigious international universities. As an internationally renown professor, she contributed her expertise to institutions such as Jiao Tong University and Beijing University in China, Lublin University in Poland, and also served as a Staff Visiting at Kaunas University in Lithuania and Polytechnic of Coimbra in Portugal.

Over the past two decades, Dr Lee has been instrumental in the development and growth of Universidade Paulista. Her primary focus has been on academic internationalization, and she has personally funded numerous initiatives aligned with values like diversity, ethics, and their impact on academic work.

As the esteemed leader of the multidisciplinary Research Group of Academic Internationalization, Dr Lee has spearheaded various significant projects. The group’s recent endeavors have revolved around the selection processes of international academics between partner universities worldwide.

Recognized for her commitment to multidisciplinary collaboration, Dr Lee excels in establishing vital contacts and fostering meaningful projects. She is renowned for formalizing valuable partnerships between universities across the globe, contributing to the enrichment of international education.

Dr Lee’s passion for academia, international relations, and dedication to the values of diversity and ethics have significantly impacted the academic community, making her a leading global figure in the field of academic internationalization.