Rate My Professor Wen Yin

Wen Yin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at Tokyo Metropolitan University. He earned a Bachelor of Science from Tohoku University in March 2010, a Master of Science from the University of Tokyo in March 2012, and a Doctor of Science from Tohoku University in June 2015. Prior to his current appointment in April 2024, he served as Assistant Professor at Tohoku University from April 2021 to March 2024, held postdoctoral positions at the University of Tokyo from June 2020 to March 2021 and at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology from September 2018 to May 2020, and conducted research at the Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, from November 2016 to August 2018, as well as at Tohoku University from July 2015 to October 2016.

His research focuses on theoretical particle physics, cosmology, and astrophysics, with particular emphasis on dark matter, axions, and related phenomena. Yin has received several awards, including the 19th Particle Medal Encouragement Award in 2024, the 18th Nakamura Seitaro Award in 2023, and the Izuhagi-kai Encouragement Award in 2020. He has authored or co-authored numerous publications in journals such as the Journal of High Energy Physics, Physical Review Letters, and Journal of Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics. In addition to his research, he participates in committee roles, including membership in the Particle Theory Group Committee, and has organized workshops on topics such as very light dark matter and cosmic indicators of dark matter.