Dr. Bing Lin

Professor

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Biography

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.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of Sydney • Sydney, Australia

Focused on interdisciplinary conservation science, analyzing behavioral drivers of environmental policy and conservation outcomes.

Requirements for University of Sydney

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:85
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:61
Prerequisites
A master's degree with a research component or a bachelor's degree with first or second-class honours. Demonstrated research experience and capability.
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Research proposal (1000+ words)
  • Two academic referee reports
  • Evidence of residency status
  • Written statement of support from potential supervisor
Specialization Notes

This entry applies to Faculty of Science PhD programs including Departments such as Life and Environmental Sciences, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics and Statistics.