Dr. Haiqing Lin’s research group in the University at Buffalo (UB) focuses on the study of advanced polymer-based membrane materials and processes for gas and vapor separation and water purification.  As an energy-efficient separation technology, the membrane is an attractive alternative to conventional thermally driven and energy-intensive separations in addressing critical challenges in the area of energy and sustainability.  Our research projects are often composed of design and synthesis of new materials and characterization of material structure and transport properties, with an end goal of solving practical problems and advancing fundamental understanding of the structure-property correlation.