Dr. Yakai Lin earned his Ph.D. in 2010 from Tsinghua University, focusing on the preparation of polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) microporous membranes using the thermally induced phase separation (TIPS) method. Subsequently, he joined Beijing Scinor Membrane Technology Co., LTD as Vice General Manager to facilitate the industrialization of TIPS preparation technology for PVDF microporous membranes. In 2020, he assumed the role of Assistant Researcher at Tsinghua University and was promoted to Associate Professor two years later. During this time, his research expanded to include the preparation of oxygenation, ultrafiltration, and nanofiltration membranes through TIPS, hybrid induced phase separation (HIPS), or interfacial polymerization methods, with a focus on their applications in medical and water treatment fields. Dr. Lin has received numerous engineering awards and has published over 40 papers in internationally recognized journals. Additionally, he serves as a member of the Editorial Board for Results in Engineering since 2024.

2001~2005 B.Sc, Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University

2005~2010 Ph.D, Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University

2010~2020 Deputy General Manager, Beijing Scinor Membrane Co. LTD

2020~2022 Assistant Researcher, Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University

2022~present Associate Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University

1. Preparation of microfiltration, ultrafiltration and oxygenation hollow fiber membranes using the thermally induced phase separation (TIPS) or hybrid induced phase separation (HIPS) method, and their application in water treatment and medical fields.

2. Preparation of nanofiltration membranes using interfacial polymerization (IP) method, and their application in water treatment and lithium-magnesium separation fields.

1. Aoxing Feng, Yakai Lin*, Dayin Sun, Fangyu Wu, Huanhuan Wu*, Yuanhui Tang, Fanchen Zhang, Wei Jia, Lixin Yu, Xiaolin Wang, and Zhenzhong Yang*. Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticle Grafted Polypropylene Membrane toward Long-Term Efficient Oxygenation. Small Structures, 2024, 2400324.

2. Yuanhui Tang*, Fanchen Zhang, Fangyu Wu, Lin Wang, Aoxing Feng, Lixin Yu, Huanhuan Wu, Yakai Lin*, Xiaolin Wang. A novel tunable polypropylene hollow fiber membrane with gradient structure for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation applications. Journal of Membrane Science, 2024, 693, 122325.

3. Hongyan Fu, Yu Wang, Yingying Chen, Dan Hu*, Xudong Feng, Yakai Lin*. Liquid-solid interfacial polymerization of thin-film composite nanofiltration membrane. Separation and Purification Technology, 2024, 334, 126039.

4. Chunyu Li, Yuanhui Tang*, Hanhan Lin, Chunhui Zhang, Ze Liu, Lixin Yu, Xiaolin Wang, Yakai Lin*. Novel multiscale simulations on the membrane formation via hybrid induced phase separation process based on dissipative particle dynamics. Separation and Purification Technology, 2023, 314, 123614.

5. Huanhuan Wu, Haoyue Zhao, Yakai Lin*, Xin Liu, Lin Wang, Hong Yao, Yuanhui Tang, Lixin Yu, Haihui Wang, Xiaolin Wang. Positively-charged PEI/TMC nanofiltration membrane prepared by adding a diamino-silane coupling agent for Li+/Mg2+ separation. Journal of Membrane Science, 2023, 672, 121468.

6. Huanhuan Wu, Haoyue Zhao, Yakai Lin*, Xin Liu, Hong Yao, Lixin Yu, Haihui Wang, Xiaolin Wang. Fabrication of polysulfone membrane with sponge-like structure by using different non-woven fabrics. Separation and Purification Technology, 2022, 297, 121553.

7. Yuanhui Tang, Juan Liu, Bo Zho, Lin Wan, Yakai Lin*, Chunhui Zhang, Xiaolin Wang*. A criterion of diluent selection for the polymeric membrane formation via thermally induced phase separation process based on Hansen solubility parameter theory. Advanced Membranes, 2022, 2, 100033.

8. Yuanhui Tang, Yakai Lin*, Wenzhong Ma, Xiaolin Wang*. A review on microporous polyvinylidene fluoride membranes fabricated via thermally induced phase separation for MF/UF application. Journal of Membrane Science, 2021, 639, 119759.

9. Lin Wang, Yakai Lin*, Yuanhui Tang, Dan Ren, Xiaolin Wang*. Fabrication of oppositely charged thin-film composite polyamide membranes with tunable nanofiltration performance by using a piperazine derivative. Journal of Membrane Science, 2021, 634, 119405.

10. Yuanhui Tang, Mufei Li, Yakai Lin*, Lin Wang, Fangyu Wu, Xiaolin Wang*. A Novel Green Diluent for the Preparation of Poly(4-methyl-1-pentene) Membranes via a Thermally-Induced Phase Separation Method. Membranes, 2021, 11, 622.