معرفی
Dan Sun is a Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) at the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Queen's University Belfast, with expertise in plasma synthesis of functional nanocomposites and biomedical applications. Her research spans healthcare and aerospace sectors, focusing on nanocomposites for bone repair, aircraft materials manufacturing, and plasma-assisted synthesis.
- PhD in Mechanical Engineering (Tribology) from University of Southampton
- Postdoctoral work at NIBEC, University of Ulster
Research interests include Nanocomposites, Biomaterials, Plasma Processing, and Aerospace Composites Manufacturing. She has contributed to 139 research outputs, 7 datasets, and 107 activities, including projects like European-Chinese aero-structure drilling collaboration and atmospheric pressure plasma synthesis of bio-nanocomposites.
Recent publications focus on PEEK-based implants, heterojunctions for hydrogen evolution, and 3D-printed graded lattice structures. Scientific awards include multiple Best Paper Awards (2023, 2025) and travel grants from IET and IMechE. She teaches modules on mechanics of materials, research methods, and materials selection.
- MEE1004: Mechanics of Materials
- MEE7031: Research Methods & Data Analytics (Coordinator)
- MTS7022: Materials Selection and Characterisation
