Haiqing Lin

Dr. Haiqing Lin is a Professor and Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at the University at Buffalo's School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. His research specializes in advanced membrane technologies for gas separation (particularly CO₂ capture) and water purification. He holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin and previously led gas separations research at Membrane Technology and Research, Inc.

His research focuses on novel polymer systems, nanostructured materials, and scalable membrane designs for environmental applications. Key areas include polymer structure-property relationships, thin-film engineering, and carbon capture optimization. Recent work explores bottlebrush copolymers, graphene oxide membranes, and metal-coordinated networks for enhanced separation efficiency.

Dr. Lin's publications demonstrate consistent innovation in membrane science with strong emphasis on CO₂ capture technologies, material durability, and industrial scalability. His 2024 review article provides comprehensive analysis of carbon capture methodologies.

Scientific Awards:

• NSF CAREER Award (2016)
• Early Career Researcher of the Year, UB School of Engineering (2016)

He directs research on membrane development projects with focus on transitioning lab-scale innovations to practical applications. His group maintains collaborations with industry partners for technology implementation.