Dr. Song Lin

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Biography

Song Lin is a Tisch University Professor and a Howard Milstein Faculty Fellow in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology at Cornell University. His research lies in the broadly defined area of organic chemistry, with specific interests including electrosynthesis, asymmetric catalysis, and organic materials. He leverages his expertise in organic chemistry and electrochemistry to develop new catalytic methods aimed at addressing unsolved problems in organic materials synthesis. His work emphasizes the rational design of catalysts and the creative use of electrochemistry, facilitating the selective conversion of readily available starting materials into highly functionalized value-added products, which include pharmaceuticals and polymers. Lin has published extensively in the field, contributing numerous papers that explore advancements in electrocatalysis and organic synthesis. His lab focuses on integrating electrochemical methods to innovate organic chemical processes, making significant strides in the synthesis and application of organic materials.

Research Interests

Courses

CHEM 4610: Introduction to Organic Chemistry Research CHEM 6650: Advanced Organic Chemistry CHEM 3590: Honors Organic Chemistry

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture