Jiajun Lin
About Jiajun Lin
Jiajun Lin is an Associate at Exponent in Shanghai, China, specializing in the synthesis and fabrication of piezoelectric polymeric devices and self-healing structural polymers. He has a comprehensive academic background, including a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan and a Master's degree from the University of Florida.
Work at Exponent
Jiajun Lin has been working at Exponent as an Associate since 2019. Based in Shanghai City, China, he has contributed to various projects focusing on the synthesis and fabrication of piezoelectric polymeric devices and self-healing structural polymers. His role involves applying his extensive knowledge in polymer science to address complex engineering challenges.
Education and Expertise
Jiajun Lin holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Macromolecular Science and Engineering from the University of Michigan, where he studied from 2015 to 2018. He also earned a Master of Science (MS) in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Florida between 2012 and 2015. His undergraduate studies culminated in a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Polymer Chemistry from Harbin Institute of Technology, completed from 2008 to 2012. His educational background is complemented by expertise in a variety of analytical techniques.
Background
Before joining Exponent, Jiajun Lin spent four years at the University of Michigan as a PhD candidate from 2015 to 2019. He also worked as an undergraduate student at Harbin Institute of Technology from 2008 to 2012. His academic and research experiences have provided him with a solid foundation in polymer physics, polymer chemistry, piezoelectrics, and ferroelectrics.
Analytical Techniques and Research Focus
Jiajun Lin possesses expertise in a wide range of analytical techniques, including FTIR, NMR, DSC, DMA, TGA, UV-Vis, Raman spectroscopy, GC-MS, photoluminescence, XPS, XRD, SEM, and AFM. He utilizes molecular simulation tools to investigate the impact of structure on the crystallization and mechanical properties of polymers, contributing to advancements in the field of materials science.