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Fields of Research (FoR)
Supramolecular chemistry, Macromolecular and materials chemistry, Tribology, Mechanical engineering, Biomechanics, Biomaterials, Biomedical engineeringBiography
Dr Yulong Alex Sun currently works in Chemical Engineering, deeply passionate about unravelling the intricasies of tribological interfaces and mechanised molecules of the real and nano world. Equipped with a Ph.D. in Biomedical Science from University of Technology Sydney (UTS) and more than a decade of invaluable research experience, his unwavering delication lies in advancing scientific knowledge within the realm of tribology and interlocked...view more
Dr Yulong Alex Sun currently works in Chemical Engineering, deeply passionate about unravelling the intricasies of tribological interfaces and mechanised molecules of the real and nano world. Equipped with a Ph.D. in Biomedical Science from University of Technology Sydney (UTS) and more than a decade of invaluable research experience, his unwavering delication lies in advancing scientific knowledge within the realm of tribology and interlocked molecules.
Research Interests and Expertise:
Dr Sun's research interests primarily revolve around the fascinating realm of mechanised molecules at interfaces, particularly in the areas of hydration lubrication and controlled release systems. Dr Sun's specialised expertise includes:
- Investigating the mechanism of hydration lubrication: He delves into the intricate processes underlying hydration lubrication to better comprehend its fundamental mechanisms and optimise its applications.
- Developing robust molecular lubrication systems for biomedical and industrial purposes: He specialises in creating highly efficient molecular lubrication systems that can be applied in both biomedical and industrial settings, ensuring enhanced performance and longevity.
- Designing mechanised interlocked molecules for controlled release and molecular detection: He is adept at constructing innovative interlocked molecules that enable precise control over release mechanisms, facilitating targeted delivery and detection in a variety of applications.
- Constructing organ-on-chip platforms for medical scanning and translation: He actively engages in the development of cutting-edge organ-on-chip technologies, facilitating accurate medical scanning and effective translation of research findings into clinical applications.
Moreover, He has a keen interest in exploring the intricate molecular interactions occurring at diverse interfaces, deepening our understanding of their behaviour and fostering potential breakthroughs in various scientific disciplines.
My Qualifications
2015 - 2019, PhD, University of Technology Sydney, Australia
My Awards
2021 Outstanding Postdoctoral Researcher (Grade A) in Chinese Academy of Sciences
2020 UCAS Advanced Research Assistant Award
2018 UTS HDR Student Conference Travel Fund
2017 ARC IDEAL Research Hub Scholarship of Australian Research Council
2016 UTS President Scholarship of University of Technology Sydney
2013 1st class award of the 6th Academic Forum in Jilin University
2013 3rd class award of the 27th "Elite Cup" Academic Award in Jilin University
2013 National Scholarship of China
2012 1st class Scholarship in Jilin University
2012 Outstanding Student at Jilin University
2012 Best poster presentation award of the 1st national symposium for supramolecular chemistry at Jilin University
2012 Best poster presentation award of the 16th national symposium on macrocyclic chemistry & 8th national symposium on supramolecular chemistry at Yangzhou University
2012 Outstanding student of the national supramolecular summer school at Nankai University
2012 Excellent presentation of the national supramolecular summer school at Nankai University
2011 2nd class oral presentation of the 4th seminar for supramolecular chemistry at state key lab of supramolecular structural and materials in Jilin University
Location
Science and Engineering Building (E8)
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