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Bing Lin is an interdisciplinary conservation scientist based at the University of Sydney. His research lies at the intersection of conservation ecology, applied behavioral science, and environmental policy, focusing on the behavioral drivers and policy levers that shape conservation outcomes, particularly through the lens of coral reefs. Bing completed his PhD in Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy from Princeton University in 2024. Originally from Taiwan and raised in Bandung, Indonesia, he graduated cum laude from Princeton University in 2016 with a degree in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. His extensive experience spans several countries including Thailand, Ethiopia, Honduras, Dominica, the Philippines, Indonesia, and the United States. Bing's research has informed significant policy changes, such as Hawaii’s Ocean Stewardship Fee Program, and he has contributed to policy documents for organizations including the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the World Bank. Additionally, he is a photojournalist with the International League of Conservation Photographers and is recognized as an avid science communicator. His work investigates the socio-ecological dimensions of conservation and employs multidisciplinary and unconventional data types to inform effective and equitable real-world outcomes, covering topics such as the aquarium trade, marine policy compliance, and nature-based tourism.
University of Sydney • Sydney, Australia
Focused on interdisciplinary conservation science, analyzing behavioral drivers of environmental policy and conservation outcomes.
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