Kui-Im Lee is an assistant professor of music theory and organ at the University of Northern Iowa. Born in Seoul, Korea, Dr. Lee studied music at Seoul National University (B.A. in Music) and the University of Pennsylvania (Ph.D. in Music), where she studied music composition with George Crumb, Richard Wernick and Jay Reise.

She has a research interest in Asian artistic expression through Western technique. She is also interested in Schenkerian theory and interdisciplinary studies, integrating various disciplines and applying theoretical knowledge and experience into practical applications of learning and making music.

She has presented her research papers at regional, national and international conferences, including the College Music Society, 2004 National Conference in San Francisco, and 2004 Hawaii International Conference on Arts and Humanities. Dr. Lee is an organist and pianist and has performed internationally.