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Dingchang Lin is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University's Whiting School of Engineering. His research focuses on developing biomolecules, materials, and electronic devices for probing and modulating biological systems, particularly the central nervous system.
- Education:
- B.S., Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University (2013)
- Ph.D., Materials Science and Engineering, Stanford University (2018)
- Postdoctoral Training, Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Harvard University
Lin's lab addresses technological gaps in cell biology, neuroscience, and materials science through protein engineering, novel materials design, and device engineering. His work enables cellular-level resolution and specificity in biological modulation, with clinical translation potential. Current research spans from molecular-scale materials to device-level systems.
Recent grants include NIH BRAIN Initiative R21, NSF DMR, multiple JHU Discovery Awards, and the DoD AFOSR YIP Award. His group has been recognized by Nature Methods and Nature Reviews Genetics for their protein ticker tape technology.
- Scientific Honors:
- Packard Fellow for Science and Engineering (2024)
- NIH NIGMS MIRA Award (2022)
- Web of Science Highly Cited Researcher (2019–2024)
- MRS Graduate Student Award (2018)
- Ross N. Tucker Memorial Award (2017)
The Lin Lab collaborates with neuroscience and biomedical research teams while actively recruiting postdocs and graduate students. Their work combines materials science innovation with biological applications, supported by over $2 million in NIH funding and multiple institutional awards.
