Tong Lin

Tong Lin is a Research Assistant Professor at Syracuse University, affiliated with the Syracuse Center of Excellence in Energy and Environmental Systems – Analysis and Design Center. His expertise spans Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), turbomachinery design, and indoor air quality solutions. Lin’s research focuses on optimizing ventilation systems, air purification technologies, and mitigating airborne pathogen transmission risks through experimental and computational approaches.

He holds a 2019 Research Excellence Doctoral Funding (REDF) Fellowship. His work integrates CFD simulations with real-world applications, such as fan-filter system performance and aerosol dynamics in indoor environments. Recent studies include analyzing aerosol plumes from singing and wind instruments, evaluating UV-based air disinfection systems, and optimizing turbomachinery performance under resistance mediums.

• Awards: 2019 REDF Fellowship
• Key Research Themes: Turbomachinery-Flow Interaction, Indoor Air Quality, Pathogen Transmission Mitigation
• Lab Affiliation: Syracuse Center of Excellence