Wen Ho Lee

Wen Ho Lee is a Taiwanese-American nuclear scientist who was falsely accused of being a Chinese spy and faced racial scapegoating and profiling.

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Profession :

Physicist

Birthday :

1939

Age :

81

Birthplace :

Nantou, Taiwan

Wen Ho Lee, also known as Li Wenho, is a Taiwanese-American nuclear scientist and mechanical engineer who worked at the Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico. He is known for his computer simulations of nuclear explosions, which aimed to enhance the safety and reliability of the U.S. nuclear arsenal. Lee is also a fellow of the American Physical Society and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, contributing significantly to the scientific community. In addition to his scientific work, he is an avid birdwatcher and a member of the Audubon Society, documenting bird sightings in the Los Alamos area.

In December 1999, Lee gained notoriety when he was arrested and charged with mishandling classified information. However, he was ultimately cleared of espionage charges. This incident highlighted the racial scapegoating and profiling he faced, as he was falsely accused of being a Chinese spy by his own country.