About the Book:
Dr. Walter Lin's autobiography chronicles an extraordinary journey from Lindun, China, to Columbus, Ohio, spanning over five decades. The narrative unfolds through exploration, challenges, and triumphs with notable stops in Changtai, Tsinghua University, SJTU, and Tallahassee. This poignant testament to the immigrant experience offers profound insights into Dr. Lin's resilience and determination amidst hardship.
From rural landscapes to urban centers, his story resonates with readers seeking inspiration and cultural understanding. Written to help his children remember their roots, the autobiography conveys valuable lessons on perseverance, family bonds, and the pursuit of dreams. Dr. Lin's career experiences and personal accounts provide insights for young professionals and those interested in China's history and the immigrant journey in the United States.
With heartfelt storytelling and universal themes, this book will delight readers across generations and backgrounds, including extended family, colleagues, and anyone intrigued by his remarkable odyssey. Beyond personal history, it addresses cultural challenges, understanding, and integration, making it a compelling read for those interested in the broader immigrant experience.
About the Author: Dr. Walter Lin was a Senior Engineering Manager and Senior Scientist before October 2021 with Global 500 corporations. He earned his BS from Tsinghua University in 1985 and completed his Ph.D. at Florida State University in 1997. Following his doctoral studies, Dr. Lin was a postdoc fellow at the National Center for Supercomputing Applications from 1997 to 1998 at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He also contributed his expertise as a professor at Shanghai Jiaotong University from 2003 to 2004. Dr. Lin boasts six awarded US invention patents and has authored a peer-reviewed technical book published by Taylor & Francis Publisher. Additionally, he has contributed numerous peer-reviewed technical papers to prestigious journals such as the International Journals of Heat Transfer (ASME), International Journals of Fluids Engineering (ASME), and International Journals of Engineering Mechanics (ASCE), among others.
