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Dr. Yan Lin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography at Pennsylvania State University, affiliated with the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences and the Social Science Research Institute. Her expertise bridges GIScience, spatial analysis, and health geography, with a focus on environmental health disparities, cancer disparities, and geospatial modeling uncertainties. She holds a Ph.D. from Texas State University and a master’s in GIS from Central South University.
Her research integrates geospatial modeling, spatial statistics, and community-based methodologies to explore relationships between human health, social dynamics, and environmental factors. Key areas include:
- GIScience applications in spatial modeling and uncertainty analysis
- Environmental health disparities among Native American communities
- Cancer prevention and control through geographical analysis
Dr. Lin’s work has been funded by NIH (NIEHS, NIMHD, NIGMS, NCI), NSF, EPA, and others. She actively collaborates with indigenous communities to ensure research aligns with community needs. Awards include the 2022 Sobel Duncan SHIP Award and Women in STEM Faculty Development Award.
Her recent publications span advanced materials science topics such as ceramic composites, high-entropy materials, and aerospace applications, reflecting interdisciplinary collaborations. She mentors students in MS and PhD programs focusing on spatial analysis, health disparities, and environmental health.
