About
Lin Gao is a Professor and Interim Department Chair of Chemistry at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (UMHB), where she teaches courses including General Chemistry I and II, Instrumental Analysis, and Chemical Research.
- Education:
- Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, Texas Tech University
- M.S. in Analytical Chemistry, Texas Tech University
- B.S. in Analytical Chemistry, Jilin University
Her research interests focus on alternative fuels, fuel cell catalysts, and environmental impact assessments. Her work spans energy science, nanochemical engineering, and analytical chemistry, with a particular emphasis on green chemistry and life cycle analysis of advanced technologies.
Lin's peer-reviewed articles explore alternative fuel efficiency, fuel cell design, and analytical instrumentation. Key trends include nanostructured materials, electrochemical processes, and environmental sustainability metrics.
Scientific awards include the
- Nano 50 Award (2006)
- ACS Student Chapter Co-Advisor Outstanding Awards (2014-2015, 2013-2014)
- ACS Student Chapter Commendable Awards (multiple years)
Lin has advised the ACS Student Chapter for over a decade, securing
- Welch Foundation grants (2012-2018, $30,000/year)
- UMHB Faculty Development Funds (multiple grants)
- Pittsburgh Conference Memorial Grant ($16,145, 2012)
Labs and teams include the Sigma Pi chemistry student club, where she organizes Demos in the Dark, Science Saturday, and National Chemistry Week outreach. She also chairs the Heart O’ Texas Section of the American Chemical Society.
