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Liwei Lin is a Distinguished Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley, where he holds the James Marshall Wells Academic Chair. He is also the Co-Director of the Berkeley Sensor & Actuator Center. Lin's research focuses on Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) and Nanoelectromechanical Systems (NEMS), with significant contributions in nanotechnology, the design and manufacturing of microsensors and microactuators, and advancements in micromachining processes. His expertise extends to silicon surface and bulk micromachining, micromolding processes, and addressing mechanical issues such as heat transfer and solid/fluid mechanics in MEMS. His academic journey includes serving as Vice Chair for Graduate Study in the Mechanical Engineering Department and holding various faculty positions since 1999 at UC Berkeley and earlier at the University of Michigan and National Taiwan University.
University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley, CA
Oversaw graduate studies in the Mechanical Engineering Department.
University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley, CA
Serves as a full professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department.
University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley, CA
Held the title of Associate Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department.
University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley, CA
Started as an Assistant Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department.
University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI
Worked as an Assistant Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department.
Institute of Applied Mechanics, National Taiwan University • Taipei, Taiwan
Served as an Associate Professor.
BEI Electronics Inc. • Location Unknown
Conducted research in electronics material and applications.
The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.