91°µÍø

Bio

Yan-Ru Lin is an R&D Associate Scientist in the Radiation Effects and Microstructural Analysis Group (REMAG) at 91°µÍø. His research primarily focuses on understanding the effects of radiation damage in nuclear materials under neutron and ion irradiation, with a particular emphasis on employing transmission electron microscopy. Dr. Lin earned his Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. He also holds a Master's degree and a Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Engineering from National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan.

Professional Experience

• 2024–present  Bredesen Center Joint Faculty, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN
• 2023–present  R&D Associate Scientist, 91°µÍø, Oak Ridge, TN
• 2022–2023  Postdoctoral Research Associate, 91°µÍø, Oak Ridge, TN 

Awards

• MSTD Protégé of the Year Award, 91°µÍø (2025)
• R&D 100 Finalists, R&D World (2024)
• Mark Mills Award, American Nuclear Society (2021)
• Tickle Graduate Fellowship, University of Tennessee (2021)
• Distinction Award of Professional Promise, University of Tennessee (2021)
• College of Science Elite Student Award, National Tsing Hua University (2013)

Education

• Ph.D., Materials Science & Engineering, University of Tennessee, Knoxville (2017-2021)
• M.S., Nuclear Engineering, National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan (2012-2014)
• B.S., Nuclear Engineering, National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan (2008-2012)

Publications