Prof. Yin Ran
Institute for the Environment and Health, Nanjing UniversitySpeech Title:
Biography: Prof. Yin Ran is an Associate Professor at the Institute for the Environment and Health at Nanjing University. Prior to this appointment, he served as a Research Assistant Professor at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST). Dr. Yin earned his B.Eng. in Environmental Engineering from Nanjing University in 2014 and his Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from HKUST in 2020. He has also held visiting scholar positions at Purdue University in 2019 and at Stanford University in 2022. Dr. Yin’s research focuses on applying fundamental principles of photochemistry and radical chemistry to advance water treatment and reuse technologies. He also develops novel ultraviolet-based methods for healthcare applications and investigates the connections between water quality and public health. His work has appeared in more than 50 research and review articles in leading international journals such as Nature Water, ES&T and Water Research. He has received several distinguished awards and grants, including inclusion in the “World’s Top 2% Scientists” list by Stanford University for 2024 in Environmental Sciences. Other honors include the NSFC Excellent Young Scientist Award (Overseas), the IUVA Rising Star Award, the RGC Postdoctoral Fellowship, and the SENG PhD Research Excellence Award. Dr. Yin is actively involved in the international scientific community. He serves as a Board Member of the International Ultraviolet Association (IUVA) and is a member of the Young Leadership Committee of the International Water Association (IWA). He also holds a position as an Early-career Editorial Board Member of Environmental Science & Technology.