Hongfu Sun

Hongfu Sun is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Engineering, University of Newcastle. His research focuses on innovating MRI mechanisms for clinical and research applications, particularly in Quantitative Susceptibility Mapping (QSM). He is internationally recognized as a pioneer in QSM and integrates MR physics, signal processing, and AI for medical imaging advancements. Sun holds a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Alberta, Canada.

Professional Experience:

• Senior Lecturer at University of Newcastle (current)
• ARC DECRA Research Fellow at University of Queensland (2021–2023)
• Postdoctoral Researcher at University of Calgary (2015–2019)

Research Interests:

Focuses on MRI innovation, including QSM, deep learning for medical imaging, and AI-driven reconstruction techniques. His work addresses challenges like sub-millimeter resolution and artifact reduction in MRI. Recent projects involve generative AI models for MRI analysis and accelerated quantitative imaging methods.

Grants and Funding:

• AU$1.69M in grants, including a 2021 ARC DECRA for microscopic MRI techniques
• 2024 NHMRC grant for Parkinson’s disease MRI diagnostics

Teaching:

• Course coordinator for Medical Imaging and Signal Processing at University of Newcastle
• Focus on biomedical imaging, computational methods, and signal analysis

Labs/Teams:

Leads research in MRI innovation, collaborating on QSM, deep learning applications, and translational imaging techniques. Active in interdisciplinary projects combining physics, AI, and clinical medicine.