Research Mission Statement
The Lin research group is at the forefront of advancing water separation technologies, addressing critical sustainability challenges at the intersection of water, energy, and food, particularly in the context of global climate change. Recognizing the indispensable role of separation processes in modern water treatment, our work aims to advance the fundamental understanding and technological capability to meet the resource demands in a changing climate. Beyond enhancing water security, our research also explores unconventional sources for a sustainable supply of essential resources like nutrients and critical minerals.
With a diverse team from both the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, the Lin group is currently working on three main themes of applications based on membrane and electrochemical processes, including (1) desalination and water treatment; (2) resource extraction and recovery; and (3) brine management. We employ a multifaceted approach combining theory and modeling, process innovation, and material development.
With a diverse team from both the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, the Lin group is currently working on three main themes of applications based on membrane and electrochemical processes, including (1) desalination and water treatment; (2) resource extraction and recovery; and (3) brine management. We employ a multifaceted approach combining theory and modeling, process innovation, and material development.