Dr. Meng-Fang Lin joined the Department of Materials Engineering as an Assistant Professor in 2020. She did postdoctoral research at the National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), Japan (2013–2014). She was a senior research fellow at NTU (2015–2018). Her research focuses on triboelectric energy harvesting, nanomaterials for energy and electronics applications, pressure sensors, and the human-machine interface.  She has more than 6 patents and reputed international research papers. Her work has been cited 4412 times and has an h index of 28 according to Google Scholar. 

Global warming and climate change are crises modern society faces, primarily caused by the emission of greenhouse gases from the petrochemical industry and thermal power generation. As a response, there has been a shift towards green energy and zero-emission alternative energy sources. One promising technology in this field is the Triboelectric Nanogenerator (TENG), which converts mechanical energy into electrical energy through electrification and electrostatic effects. TENGs are characterized by high voltage, high energy output, flexibility, lightness, high output, zero emissions, and resilience to external environmental factors, making them a focal point of research and development. To further enhance the performance of TENGs, new materials are being developed to create high-efficiency, degradable options. These advancements hold the potential for future applications in daily wearable electronic devices, contributing to a more sustainable and eco-friendly technological landscape.