Contact Information
1301 W. Green St.
Urbana, IL 61801
Biography
My research lies at the intersection of data, computation, and human values. I am interested in critically exploring how emerging technologies of geospatial computing and artificial intelligence, both in practice and theory, can be designed and used in ways that are ethical, socially responsible, and benefit humanity. More broadly, my interests span spatial data science, location privacy, and the societal implications of algorithmic systems.
Research Interests
- Geographic information science
- GeoAI
- Social implications of geospatial technologies
- Location privacy
Education
- 2023 Ph.D., Geography, The Ohio State University
- 2022 M.A., Geography, The Ohio State University
- 2019 B.S., Geographic Information Science, Wuhan University
Additional Campus Affiliations
Faculty Affiliate, National Center for Supercomputing Applications
Faculty Affiliate, Center for Social & Behavioral Science
External Links
Recent Publications
Lin, Y., & Grekousis, G. (2025). Can geodemographic clustering be fair? Incorporating social fairness in crisp and fuzzy approaches through a unified framework. International Journal of Geographical Information Science, 39(6), 1270-1295. https://doi.org/10.1080/13658816.2024.2444525
Lin, Y., Bae, C. J., & Talen, E. (2025). How would AI define neighborhood boundaries? A comparison with human-crowdsourced data. Environment and Planning B: Urban Analytics and City Science. https://doi.org/10.1177/23998083251369570
Lin, Y., Robinson, C., Yeap, Q. F., & Michael, H. (2025). Optimizing air pollution sensing for social and environmental justice. Applied Geography, 178, Article 103606. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apgeog.2025.103606
Lin, Y., & Kim, J. (2025). Pillars of GeoAI in Human Geography. In Springer Geography (pp. 29-40). (Springer Geography; Vol. Part F723). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-87421-5_3
Lin, Y., & Zhao, B. (2025). Posthuman Cartography? Rethinking Artificial Intelligence, Cartographic Practices, and Reflexivity. Annals of the American Association of Geographers, 115(3), 499-512. https://doi.org/10.1080/24694452.2024.2435920