Dr. Xiaoxia Lin

Professor

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Biography

Professor Xiaoxia Lin is a member of the Chemical Engineering Department at the University of Michigan, where she also serves as the Associate Chair for Research. Her research focuses on the intersection of biology and engineering, particularly in the area of microbial systems and communities. Utilizing systems and synthetic biology approaches, Professor Lin aims to unlock the mysteries of complex natural microbial communities and their links to environmental and health issues, such as the human microbiome. Her research group employs engineering tools, including microfluidics and quantitative modeling, to develop synthetic microbial consortia that address pressing societal challenges in sustainable biofuel and chemical production. Professor Lin has also made significant contributions to both undergraduate and graduate education through various courses in chemical engineering, emphasizing thermodynamics, process dynamics, and design methodologies.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of Michigan Chemical Engineering Department • Ann Arbor, Michigan

Serves as a Professor and Associate Chair for Research.

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Michigan Chemical Engineering Department • Ann Arbor, Michigan

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Michigan Chemical Engineering Department • Ann Arbor, Michigan

Postdoctoral Fellow

— Present

Harvard Medical School Department of Genetics •

Awards

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NSF CAREER Award

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National Science Foundation Elizabeth C. Crosby Research Award

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Dean’s Fund Scholarly Travel

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Ticona Assistant Instruction (AI) Award

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Schowalter Travel Award

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Dong Fellowship

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Outstanding Student Awards

Courses

ChE 330 – Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics ChE 466 – Process Dynamics Control ChE 487 – Chemical Process Simulation Design ChE 496 – Product Design Development ChE 696 – Mathematical Methods Chemical Biological Engineering ChE 696 – Mathematical Methods Biological Network Analysis

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science