Albert Lin
Known for his pioneering work using advanced technology to uncover ancient secrets, Dr. Albert Lin brings a unique blend of science, adventure and storytelling to the stage to illuminate what makes us Human.
High-Tech Explorer
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Bionic Man
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Culture Whisperer
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High-Tech Explorer • Bionic Man • Culture Whisperer •
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Modern-day explorer, Dr. Albert Lin has scaled the walls of Yosemite’s El Capitan, traversed the deserts of Arabia, and dove into Africa’s underground lakes, all in the pursuit of discovery. He has traveled to the farthest reaches of our planet, bringing back astonishing stories from destinations including Mongolia, where he went to locate the tomb of Genghis Khan, and the Yucatan, where he discovered lost cities in the Mayan jungle.
In 2016, Albert lost his leg below the knee as a result of an accident in the Southern California dunes. He refers to this moment as a transformation that has fueled his interest in learning from the past what unites humanity and using it to define our collective future.
In a deeply personal chapter of his journey, Albert and his family are now navigating recovery alongside his son, who suffered a traumatic brain injury this year. Drawing on everything he has learned about resilience, adaptation, and the brain’s capacity to heal, Albert shares how they are working to supercharge neuroplasticity—approaching recovery with the same curiosity, determination, and hope that have defined his life of exploration.
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Albert was the driving force behind National Geographic’s pioneering crowdsourcing effort to assist his expedition in Mongolia, using satellite imagery and public participation, a concept that has since engaged millions of individuals in search and rescue missions and humanitarian and environmental monitoring. His work with university research centers, clinical trials, and technology startups has earned him numerous awards.
Albert’s expeditions have been chronicled in adventure-driven factual TV series, including Lost Treasures of the Maya, Buried Secrets of the Bible, and Lost Cities with Albert Lin (streaming on National Geographic, Hulu, and Disney+), and most recently, a streaming film, Iceland: The Realm of Magic.
Speaking Topics
Resilience
Health & Wellness
Science
Exploration
Adventure
Innovation
Overcoming Obstacles
Culture
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Presentations
In Search of Lost Cities
Albert Lin is a professional explorer, merging human ingenuity with cutting-edge technology to uncover the lost wisdom of our past. After losing his leg in a 2016 dune buggy accident, he embraced innovative prosthetics, fueling his quest to remote corners of the world—from Mongolia to the Mayan jungle—using a technologist’s lens to reveal ancient cultures, stories, and rituals.
Exploring Human Frontiers
Dr. Albert Lin has explored the farthest reaches of the Earth, yet his most profound journeys were personal. After losing his leg and seeing his son Charlie suffer a traumatic brain injury, he embraced neuroplasticity and ancient healing practices. In this vivid presentation, Albert shares a story of discovery—traveling the world to understand humanity, only to find it most deeply at home.
“I have dedicated much of my life to uncovering and understanding the lost relics of our past to fill in the gaps in our human identity and learn more about ourselves in the process.”
– Albert Lin