Shihong Lin

Dr. Shihong Lin is an Associate Professor and Chancellor Faculty Fellow in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Vanderbilt University's School of Engineering. He serves as Director of Graduate Recruiting and Director of Graduate Studies for Environmental Engineering. His research focuses on advancing water separation processes for sustainability, including desalination, resource recovery, and brine management. Dr. Lin leads an interdisciplinary team addressing critical challenges in water treatment and energy efficiency, leveraging innovations in membrane and electrochemical technologies.

Dr. Lin holds a Ph.D. and M.S. from Duke University and a B.S. from Harbin Institute of Technology. He has been recognized with prestigious awards such as the Walter L. Huber Research Prize (2023), Paul L. Busch Award (2020), and Clarivate's Highly Cited Researcher designation (2022). He actively contributes to the field through editorial roles in journals like Journal of Water Process Engineering and Resources, Conservation, and Recycling.

His research spans membrane design for ion-selective separation, sustainable desalination, and scalable resource recovery systems. Recent work emphasizes zero liquid discharge strategies, advanced nanofiltration membranes, and electrochemical innovations. Dr. Lin’s contributions bridge fundamental science and practical applications, aiming to transform water and energy systems globally.