Chan Lin

Chan Lin is a Lecturer at the University of Maryland, specializing in invertebrate neurobiology. Their research integrates brain-imaging techniques with field biology to study nervous system evolution, particularly in insects and crustaceans with unique sensory adaptations. They teach courses such as Principles of Neuroscience, Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience, and Origin and Evolution of Nervous Systems.

Education:

• B.S. Entomology, National Chung Hsing University, Taiwan
• M.S. Entomology, National Taiwan University, Taiwan
• Ph.D. Insect Science & Neuroscience, University of Arizona
• Postdoctoral Research: University of Maryland Baltimore County; Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

Research focuses on optic lobe organization across species, emphasizing how sensory adaptations drive neural evolution. Recent work explores visual metamorphosis in crustaceans and insects transitioning between aquatic and terrestrial environments. No specific awards are listed, but their contributions to understanding neuroevolutionary principles are notable.

Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate and graduate neuroscience courses, bridging laboratory research with educational outreach. No formal advising or grant details are provided in the text.