Yang Lin

Yang Lin is an Assistant Professor at the University of Rhode Island, affiliated with the Department of Mechanical, Industrial & Systems Engineering. His research focuses on Microfluidics, Acoustofluidics, and Organ-on-a-Chip technologies, with applications in Environmental Monitoring, Food Safety, and Human Health.

• Education: Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (2019) and M.S. in Mechatronic Engineering (2015) from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and B.S. in Mechanical Design Manufacturing and Automation (2012) from Beijing Information Science and Technology University.

Research Interests include:

• Acoustofluidics: Developing non-invasive, biocompatible fluid manipulation techniques using acoustic bubbles and membranes.
• AI-Enhanced Diagnostics: Leveraging convolutional neural networks for sample-to-answer diagnostic systems in public health.
• 3D Printed Microfluidics: Expanding additive manufacturing for low-cost, complex physiological structures in healthcare.
• Environmental Microfluidics: Detecting microplastics and contaminants in water and food systems.

Publications highlight advancements in 3D printed microneedles, machine learning for nanoplastic detection, and magnetofluidic biosensors.

Lab Members include current Ph.D. students and alumni who have completed M.S. and B.S. degrees under his mentorship.