Albert Lin is, quite literally, a modern-day high-tech explorer, blurring the boundaries between man and machine while redefining how we explore our own humanity. He stands out as one of the most prominent and versatile amputees worldwide, having lost his leg in 2016, but maintaining a relentless quest into the farthest reaches of our planet, where he employs a technologist’s approach to unearth captivating stories of both humanity and the natural world.
His journey began with the Valley of the Khans Project, a pioneering initiative that harnessed technology to search for Genghis Khan’s tomb. Leveraging an innovative tool kit of forest and ground penetrating technologies, Lin scoured vast terrains, all while respecting the traditional beliefs of indigenous communities, which called for non-invasive exploration. This marked the genesis of his application of similar approaches that led to groundbreaking discoveries across the globe.
One of his most noteworthy accomplishments involves using LiDAR (Laser mapping) and cutting-edge technologies to uncover ancient cities concealed beneath the canopies of remote jungles, mountain ranges, and deserts. These remarkable expeditions have been brought to a global audience in various adventure-driven factual TV series, including “Lost Treasures of the Maya,” “Buried Secrets of the Bible,” and “Lost Cities with Albert Lin.” Beyond ancient history, Lin’s ‘seeing the invisible’ mantra extends to the natural world, where his curiosity gives way to awe as showcased on National Geographic’s “Welcome to Earth” and “Explorer.” Albert’s uniquely approachable personality, and “be there with me” style that merges science, adventure, and discovery has become the hallmark of his storytelling.
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With a Ph.D. in science and engineering, Albert’s chops add to his authenticity. Early in his career he was the driving force behind National Geographic’s pioneering crowdsourcing effort to assist his expedition’s in Mongolia using satellite imagery and public participation, a concept he transformed into the platform known as Tomnod, which has since engaged millions of individuals in projects ranging from search and rescue missions to humanitarian and environmental monitoring. His broad imagination have since led to multiple university research centers, clinical trials, and technology start-ups, while earning him numerous awards for his discoveries and inventions. But as he has always said ‘innovation is just one way to serve the deeply human desire to explore our frontiers.’
Ultimately, Albert defines a new age of exploration. He has scaled the imposing walls of Yosemite’s El Capitan, traversed the arid deserts of Arabia, and dove into the deepest underground lakes in Africa, with cutting edge of technologies in his backpack all in the pursuit of a lifelong sense of wonder. Today, as a globally recognized explorer and a trailblazing amputee in the media, he stands as an inspiration and advocate for the indomitable human spirit.