Kuei Sun

Kuei Sun is an Associate Professor of Instruction in the Department of Physics at The University of Texas at Dallas (UTD), part of the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. Previously, they served as Assistant Professor of Instruction at UTD (2016–2022) and held postdoctoral positions at UTD (2014–2015) and the University of Cincinnati (2010–2014). They hold a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2010) and a B.S. in Physics from National Taiwan University (2001).

Dr. Sun's research focuses on theoretical condensed-matter and atomic-molecular-optical physics, including superconductivity, superfluidity, and quantum systems. Key areas include spin-orbit coupled Bose-Einstein condensates, topological superconductors with Majorana fermions, and quantum emulation with optical lattices. Their work bridges theoretical models and experimental systems, such as superconducting heterostructures and momentum-space dynamics.

Publications emphasize quantum phenomena in novel systems, such as vortex physics in Bose-Einstein condensates and Josephson effects in momentum-space. They contribute to advancing understanding of quantum phases, topological states, and transport properties in low-temperature systems. Awards and grants are not explicitly listed, but their role as Physics Department TA Award Committee Chair (2018–Present) highlights their educational leadership.

Research collaborates with experimental groups, as seen in publications with institutions like the University of Cincinnati and UTD. Their work has been featured in outlets like Newsweek and UTD News Center for contributions to new matter states and quantum systems.