Dr. Lee primarily researches in the area of natural resource economics. His specialty areas include water resource economics, soil and water conservation policy, and assessment of agricultural and environmental risk.

His current research is focused on linking international trade and the enviromen. This work ranges from the potential impact of livestock diseases to multifuncionality in trade trade negotiations.

Dr. Lee teaches AGEC 200 "Introduction to Agricultural Economics," AGEC 604 "Fundementals of Welfare Economics," and AGEC 616 "Natural Resource Economics and Policy."