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Zhiyong Lin, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology and Demography at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), within the College for Health, Community and Policy (HCAP). His research focuses on aging, social determinants of health, caregiving, race/ethnicity, and gender/sexuality. Dr. Lin holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Maryland, College Park, along with an M.A. and B.A. in Sociology from the same institution and Tsinghua University, respectively.
His educational background includes advanced training in sociology with a focus on demographic and health-related issues. Key research interests include the intersection of social isolation, caregiving dynamics, and health outcomes across diverse populations, particularly in China and the U.S.
Dr. Lin’s work emphasizes the longitudinal analysis of mental health trajectories, racial/ethnic disparities in healthcare access, and the impact of social disconnectedness on older adults. His recent presentations at conferences like PAA, GSA, and TEXPOP highlight his focus on topics such as social isolation’s role in dementia risk, caregiving networks, and the mental health implications of parental death. His grant funding includes a 2024–2025 project examining racial/ethnic differences in social isolation across the life course.
His publications span journals such as the Journal of Gerontology, Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities, and Social Forces. Collaborations often involve analyzing longitudinal datasets to explore systemic inequities and demographic shifts. While no explicit awards are mentioned, his extensive conference participation underscores his active role in advancing interdisciplinary research on aging and social disparities.
