Jianxing Sun

Jianxing Sun is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics at Lehigh University, joining in July 2025. His research spans experimental thermofluids, phase change heat transfer, interfacial phenomena, and functional polymer coatings.

• Education
  • Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, Washington University in St. Louis (2022)
  • M.S., Mechanical Design Theory, Dalian University of Technology (2017)
  • B.E., Mechanical Engineering, Inner Mongolia University of Technology (2014)

Dr. Sun’s work focuses on microscale fluid dynamics and energy storage applications, integrating polymer-based materials for advanced heat transfer solutions. He previously held a postdoctoral position at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, in Materials Science and Engineering and the Biointerfaces Institute.

Notable scientific awards include the Best Poster Award (1st Place) at ASME ICNMM 2019 and the Student Keynote Award at microFIP 2022.