Bio

Dr. Lin is a staff scientist at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory and a PI at the Stanford Institute for Materials and Energy Sciences (SIMES) at SLAC. Her research centers on utilizing a suite of in situ probes, particularly X-ray tools, to understand the behavior of complex materials under extreme conditions. These materials find applications in a wide range of technologies essential for a sustainable energy future. Recently, integrating artificial intelligence tools has become one of her new research endeavors, further advancing the study.

Institute Affiliations

Honors & Awards

  • Van Valkenburg Award, Research at High Pressure Gordon Research Conference (2024)
  • Young Researcher Award, 10th Asian Conference on High Pressure Research (2021)
  • J. C. Jamieson Award, Research at High Pressure Gordon Research Conference (2014)

Education & Certifications

  • Ph.D., Stanford University, Geological and Environmental Sciences (2013)
  • M.S., Stanford University, Materials Science and Engineering (2011)
  • B.S., Nanjing University, Geochemistry (2007)

Contact

  • Work
    lyforest@stanford.edu
    University - Staff Department: SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory Position: Staff Scientist
    • 2575 Sand Hill Rd
    • Mailstop 0072
    • Menlo Park,  California  94025 

Additional Info

  • Mail Code: 72

Professional Affiliations and Activities

  • Staff Scientist, Stanford Institute for Materials and Energy Sciences, SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory (2019 - Present)
  • Associate Staff Scientist, Stanford Institute for Materials and Energy Sciences, SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory (2016 - 2019)
  • Postdoctoral Scholar, Department of Chemistry, Stanford University (2014 - 2015)
  • Postdoctoral Scholar, Department of Geological Sciences, Stanford University (2013 - 2015)