Papers
6
Total Citations
25
H-Index
3
About
Yen-Lin Han is a mechanical engineer whose research bridges the molecular and the macroscopic, spanning micro-scale gas dynamics, microfluidics, and heat transfer for MEMS and medical devices, alongside cutting-edge work in autonomous vehicles and soft robotics. Her most impactful contributions lie in two distinct arenas: fostering engineering identity through industry-immersive education, and developing novel rehabilitation technologies. Her 2024 paper “Engineering with Engineers” (9 citations) and related works (6 citations) have helped revolutionize mechanical engineering curricula by embedding students in professional practice. Simultaneously, her computational modeling of wearable soft robots for finger rehabilitation (3 citations) and novel designs for stroke patients with clenched fists (2 citations) address critical needs in accessible therapy. Han also holds a patent for a continuous trace gas separator, demonstrating her translational impact. With a growing citation record and multiple pending patents, her work exemplifies how fundamental transport phenomena can be applied from chip-scale devices to human-scale rehabilitation, making her a versatile innovator at the intersection of engineering education, microsystems, and biomedical design.
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Top Papers
- 1Engineering with Engineers: Fostering Engineering Identity9 citations · 2024
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- 3Cultivating a Culture to Foster Engineering Identity3 citations · 2024
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