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Vol. 3 [Alumni News] Dr. Jinsuk Lee (BIO ’08) Gives a Talk & the Risus Quartet a Performance at the Texas Global Alumni Summit 2026

14 Mar 2026 • 2 min read

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Jinsuk Lee is among the plenary session speakers at the Texas Global Alumni Summit on April 17, bringing a career that spans cutting-edge scientific research and global corporate leadership. (home, Jinsuk Lee profile)
She earned her Ph.D. in Biology from UT Austin, with a specialization in cotton genetics, before going on to conduct research at Texas A&M University and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, where her work centered on bioethanol production via microorganisms and biodiesel production utilizing Chlorella algae. (Jinsuk Lee profile)
Lee currently holds a leadership position at Samsung's Advanced Institute of Technology (SAIT) — the R&D arm of Samsung Electronics — where her responsibilities encompass talent recruitment, talent development, and related strategic initiatives. (Jinsuk Lee profile)

The Risus Quartet, UT alumni and current Young Professional String Quartet in residence at the Butler School of Music, will deliver a special performance at the summit. (home, The Risus Quartet profile)
Founded in 2020 by four Seoul National University graduates united by a dedication to chamber music, the quartet's mission is to bring joy and vitality to audiences across the globe. (The Risus Quartet profile)
The ensemble has accumulated an impressive array of honors at major international competitions, including the Grand Prize and Gold Medal at the 2021 Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition, First Prize at the 2022 Chamber Music in Yellow Springs Competition, the City of Portsmouth Prize at the 2022 Wigmore Hall International String Quartet Competition, Third Prize and the Commissioned Piece Prize at the 2023 Melbourne International Chamber Music Competition, and recognition as a Concert Artists Guild Finalist and Semi-finalist at the 2022 ARD International Music Competition. (The Risus Quartet profile)
At UT Austin, the quartet earned the Artist Diploma under the guidance of the Miró Quartet at the Butler School of Music, deepening their ties to the university community. (The Risus Quartet profile)

Registration for the inaugural Texas Global Alumni Summit is open through April 06, 2026.
To sign up, visit here .