Prof. Kaixin LIN

PhD, CityUHK

Global Research Assistant Professor (GRAP)

Dr. Lin Kaixin received his BEng degree from College of Mechanical and Vehicle Engineering at Hunan University, followed by an MSc degree in Intelligent Building Technology and Management from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, and a PhD degree from School of Energy and Environment at City University of Hong Kong.

Research Interests

Dr. Lin’s research focuses on the development and application of advanced thermal management strategies to enhance energy efficiency and sustainability. His work integrates bio-inspired design, functional materials, and radiative heat transfer to address challenges in energy conservation and climate adaptation.

Publications

K. Lin, Y. Fu, H. Li, X. Li, J. Chen, S. Chen, S. Bai, A. Pan, C. Y. Tso. (2025). Exploring real-world applications of passive radiative cooling for sustainability. Cell Reports Physical Science, 6(2), 102445
K. M. F. Hasan, J. Chen, S. Chen, K. Lin, M. Y. Wong, L. Liang, Y. Zhu, A. Pan, Y. F. Minale, T. C. Ho, C. S. K. Lin, C. Y. Tso. (2025). Advanced Bioinspired Personal Thermoregulation Textiles for Outdoor Radiative Cooling. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 17(2), 3436–3447
S. Bai, X. Yao, M. Y. Wong, Q. Xu, H. Li, K. Lin, Y. Zhou, T. C. Ho, A. Pan, J. Chen, Y. Zhu, S. Wang, C. Y. Tso. (2024). Enhancement of Water Productivity and Energy Efficiency in Sorption-based Atmospheric Water Harvesting Systems: From Material, Component to System Level. ACS Nano, 18(46), 31597-31631
L. Liang, J. Chen, K. Lin, X. Yang, S. Liu, C. T. Kwok, H. Pan, Z. Liu, A. Pan, S. Chen, Y. Zhu, W. Li, Q. Sun, C. Y. Tso. (2024). Nature-inspired temperature-adaptive module: Achieving all-season passive thermal regulation for buildings. Energy and Buildings, 325, 114949
Y. H. Chan, Y. F. Wang, K. C. Chan, K. Lin, T. C. Ho, C. Y. Tso, C. Y. H. Chao, S. C. Fu. (2024). Energy saving potential of passive radiative cool coating in high-rise data center with neighboring infrastructure. Energy, 312, 133540
S. Bai, L. C. Chao, A. Pan, T. C. Ho, K. Lin, C. Y. Tso. (2024). Study of the relative humidity effects on the water condensation performance of adsorption-based atmospheric water harvesting using passive radiative condensers. Applied Thermal Engineering, 244, 122702
K. F. Hasan, S. Bai, S. Chen, K. Lin, T. Ahmed, J. Chen, A. Pan, Y. Zhu, C. S. K. Lin, C. Y. Tso. (2024). Nanotechnology-empowered radiative cooling and warming textiles. Cell Reports Physical Science, 5(9), 102108
K. Lin, J. Chen, A. Pan, H. Li, Y. Fu, C. T. Kwok, L. Liang, L. Chao, Y. Zhu, Q. Sun, C. Y. Tso. (2024). Beyond the static: dynamic radiative cooling materials and applications. Materials Today Energy, 44, 101647
A. Pan, Y. Chen, K. Lin, S. Bai, T. C. Ho, C. Y. Tso. (2024). Numerical investigations of novel hybrid solid desiccant cooling systems combined with passive radiative cooling panels. Renewable Energy, 226, 120400
J. Chen, K. Lin, A. Pan, Y. Zhu, T. C. Ho, Q. Gong, L. Jia, W. Shi, Q. Sun, C. Y. Tso. (2024). Innovating building energy regulations enabled by radiative sky cooling: Enhanced code of practice for overall thermal transfer value (OTTV) of super-cool roofs. Energy Conversion and Management, 306, 118309
L. Liang, S. Bai, K. Lin, C. T. Kwok, S. Chen, Y. Zhu, C. Y. Tso. (2024). Advancing Sustainable Development: Broad Applications of Passive Radiative Cooling. Sustainability, 16(6), 2346
K. Lin, S. Chen, Y. Zeng, T. C. Ho, Y. Zhu, X. Wang, F. Liu, B. Huang, C. Y. Chao, Z. Wang, C. Y. Tso. (2023). Hierarchically structured passive radiative cooling ceramic with high solar reflectivity. Science, 382(6671), 691-697
Y. Zhang, C. Y. Tso, C. F. N. Tse, A. M.-L. Fong, K. Lin, Y. Sun. (2024). A novel radiative sky cooler system with enhanced daytime cooling performance to reduce building roof heat gains in subtropical climate. Renewable Energy, 220, 119686
S. Chen, K. Lin, A. Pan, T. C. Ho, Y. Zhu, C. Y. Tso. (2023). Study of a passive radiative cooling coating on chemical storage tanks for evaporative loss control. Renewable Energy, 211, 326-335
A. Pan, K. Lin, S. Chen, C. Y. Tso. (2023). Investigations on asymmetric transmittivity of optical devices and different diode-like behaviors. Iscience, 26(7), 107032
K. Lin, Y. Du, S. Chen, L. K. Chao, H. H. Lee, T. C. Ho, Y. Zhu, Y. Zeng, A. Pan, C. Y. Tso. (2022). Nanoparticle-polymer hybrid dual-layer coating with broadband solar reflection for high-performance daytime passive radiative cooling. Energy and Buildings, 276, 112507
M. I. Iqbal, K. Lin, F. Sun, S. Chen, A. Pan, H. H. Lee, C. W. Kan, C. S. K. Lin, C. Y. Tso. (2022). Radiative Cooling Nanofabric for Personal Thermal Management. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 14(20), 23577–23587
K. Lin, L. Chao, H. H. Lee, R. Xin, S. Liu, T. C. Ho, B. Huang, K. M. Yu, C. Y. Tso. (2021). Potential building energy savings by passive strategies combining daytime radiative coolers and thermochromic smart windows. Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, 28, 101517
K. Lin, L. Chao, T. C. Ho, C. Lin, S. Chen, Y. Du, B. Huang, C. Y. Tso. (2021). A flexible and scalable solution for daytime passive radiative cooling using polymer sheets. Energy and Buildings, 252, 111400
Y. Du, S. Chen, L. Chao, K. Lin, H. H. Lee, T. C. Ho, M. K. H. Leung, C. Y. Tso. (2021). An Energy-free and Low-cost Daytime Passive Radiative Cooling Paint for Energy Saving in Buildings and Decarbonization. The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers

Patents

M.I. Iqbal, K. Lin, H.H. Lee, and C.Y. Tso, Electrospun Radiative Cooling Textile, US Patent Application Publication, Patent No.: US 12,221,721 B2, Pub. No.: 17/886,740, Filing Date: 12 Aug 2022.
K. Lin, S. Chen, T. Zhu, Y. Zhu, H.H. Lee, T.C. Ho and C.Y. Tso, Passive Radiative Cooling Ceramic, US Patent Application Publication, Patent No.: US 12,152,843 B2, Pub Date: 26 Nov 2024, Filing Date: 3 Aug 2022.
S. Chen, Y. Du, K. Lin, Y. Zeng, L.C. Chao, Y. Zhu, H.H. Lee, T.C. Ho and C.Y. Tso, A Multi-layer Particle-embedded Passive Radiative Cooling Paint, Hong Kong Short-term Patent Application, App. NO.: 32021034661.7, 7 July 2021.
S. Chen, C.Y. Tso, K. Lin, S. Bai, L.C. Chao, H.H. Lee and T.C. Ho, Radiative Cooling Paint and Method for Covering a surface with the Radiative Cooling Paint, Hong Kong Short-term Patent, Application no.: 32020022670.4, Patent no.: HK30053899, Date of Filing 24 Dec 2020.
S. Chen, C.Y. Tso, K. Lin, S. Bai, L.C. Chao, H.H. Lee and T.C. Ho, 辐射冷却涂料和表⾯涂覆⽅法, Chinese Patent, Patent No.: ZL 2021 11591407.2, March 14 2023.

Contact Information

Office:	G7606
Phone:	+(852)-3442-9626
Fax:	+(852)-3442-0688
Email:	Johnny.lin@cityu.edu.hk

Research Interests

Passive Thermal Regulation
Bio-Inspired and Functional Materials
Radiative Heat Transfer and Cooling Technologies
Sustainable Energy Solutions