Meng Sun

Meng Sun is an Associate Professor at The National Astronomical Observatories, Chinese Academy of Sciences. Previously, they served as a CIERA Postdoctoral Fellow at Northwestern University from 2021 to 2024, focusing on stellar astrophysics and gravitational wave astronomy. Their research spans diverse topics including exoplanets, massive stars, and compact objects.

• University: The National Astronomical Observatories, Chinese Academy of Sciences
• Role: Associate Professor

Research Interests: Dr. Sun specializes in stellar astrophysics, investigating phenomena ranging from the life cycles of stars to gravitational wave sources in galaxies. Their work bridges observational astronomy and theoretical modeling.

Recent Publications: A 2023 study on merging black holes in Milky Way-like galaxies highlights their focus on gravitational wave origins and galactic dynamics.

Outreach & Observational Work: Dr. Sun has actively contributed to public science engagement, including capturing aurorae and solar eclipses via photography during astronomical events in 2024.