Yan-Ru Lin

Bio

Yan-Ru Lin is an R&D Scientist in the Radiation Effects and Microstructural Analysis Group (REMAG) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. 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

• 2025–present  R&D Scientist, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN
• 2024–present  Bredesen Center Joint Faculty, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN
• 2023–2025  R&D Associate Scientist, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN
• 2022–2023  Postdoctoral Research Associate, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN 

Awards

• MSTD Protégé of the Year Award, Oak Ridge National Laboratory (2025)
• R&D 100 Finalists, R&D World (2024)
• Mark Mills Award, American Nuclear Society (2021)
• Provost's Award for Extraordinary Professional Promise, University of Tennessee (2021)
• Tickle Graduate Fellowship, University of Tennessee (2021)
• MSE Department Graduate Research Excellent Award , 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