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Professor Luyi Sun is a faculty member at the University of Connecticut in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering. He earned his Ph.D. from The University of Alabama in 2004 and has held academic positions at Texas State University and Texas A&M University before joining UConn.
- Current research focuses on multi-functional nanostructured materials for structural, environmental, and energy applications.
- Specializes in polymer nanocomposites, wearable electronics, soft robotics, and stimuli-responsive materials.
- Develops green science solutions using biomass-derived materials and novel polymer processing techniques.
Recent publications highlight advancements in 4D printing of polymers, MXene-based flexible electronics, and defect engineering in photocatalysts. His work spans nanoscale design for energy storage, flame-retardant coatings, and self-assembled nanosheets for dielectric performance. Awards include Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors, Morand Lambla Award, and Composites Educator of the Year. Professional memberships span American Chemical Society (ACS), American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), and Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE).
- 2021 Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors
- 2020 Morand Lambla Award (Polymer Processing Society)
- 2018 Composites Educator of the Year (SPE)
- 2016 Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry and SPE
His lab develops scalable methods like rotational coating and doctor-blade-assisted casting for thin nanocomposite films. Research includes bio-inspired mechanochromisms, superhydrophilic silica coatings, and enzyme-linked microneedle patches for diabetic wound healing. Current projects explore 4D-printed nerve guidance conduits, dual photo-mechano-responsive materials, and sustainable phase change materials for thermal energy storage.
