Dr. Jui-Yen Lin is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering at National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology (NKUST), Taiwan. He also serves in the Office of International Affairs as the Director of Southeast Asia Cooperation Center. He earned his Ph. D from Cheng Kung University, Taiwan, and conducted postdoctoral research at University of Delaware in the U.S. In 2020, he received the prestigious Award of Excellence in Research from CTCI foundation. Dr. Lin’s research focuses on the development of advanced physico-chemical water treatment processes for removing emerging contaminants, such as microplastics, PPCPs, boron, fluoride, and heavy metals. Specifically, his expertise includes adsorption, crystal growth, photocatalysis, and electrophoresis, with a particular emphasis on interfacial phenomena. Dr. Lin has published over 30 peer-reviewed articles in prestigious SCI journals, including Water Research, Applied Catalysis B, and Chemical Engineering Journal. 

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The Environmental Interface Engineering Lab (EIEL) is dedicated to developing sustainable physicochemical engineering solutions based on interfacial phenomena to tackle critical challenges in resource recovery and emerging contaminant removal from water systems. Our research integrates surface chemistry, geochemistry, and colloidal science to design advanced water treatment technologies that contribute to environmental sustainability.

At EIEL, we focus on the fundamental understanding of interfacial processes that drive adsorption, catalysis, nucleation, and crystallization in aquatic environments. Our expertise extends to electrokinetics, DLVO interactions, and phase transformations, which are crucial for optimizing water treatment and separation technologies. By studying these physicochemical mechanisms, we aim to develop innovative strategies for recovery of critical raw materials and removing microplastics (MPs), pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) from wastewater and industrial streams. We also focus on process intensification through reactor design and smart controls across multiple units. 

Through multidisciplinary research, collaborations, and technology-driven approaches, we aim to bridge the gap between fundamental science and real-world applications. By advancing the efficiency and sustainability of water treatment, EIEL contributes to the global effort in environmental protection, circular economy, and clean water accessibility.

Our mission is to engineer the next generation of sustainable solutions that address pressing environmental issues and enhance water resource management for a cleaner future.