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Appointments

• Nov 2021 - Present , Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of Kentucky, United States
• Nov 2018 - Oct 2021, Postdoctoral Scholar, Department of Aerospace (GALCIT), California Institute of Technology, United States

Education

• Jan 2015 - Oct 2018, Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Virginia Tech, United States
• Sep 2011 - Jun 2014, M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Hunan University, China
• Sep 2007 - Jun 2011, B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, China

Awards

• NSF EPSCoR Research Fellowship, 2025
• Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Award, 2023

Research Interests

Multiscale Materials Modeling
Uncertainty Quantification
Inverse Problems

Openings

We have regular openings for self-motivated undergraduate and graduate students. Prior experience in the related areas is NOT a must. However, solid backgrounds in material science, mechanics, mathematics and programming are strongly preferred. You are welcome to inquire Dr. Sun with your CV/resume and transcripts.