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Peng Sun is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Construction Engineering at the University of Central Florida (UCF), College of Engineering and Computer Science. His research lab, RISE LAB, focuses on integrating advanced sensing technologies into civil infrastructure and urban systems.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Rice University
- M.S. in Earthquake/Civil Engineering, Southeast University, China
- B.S. in Civil Engineering, Southeast University, China
His research interests lie at the intersection of civil infrastructure and digital technologies. He specializes in UAV-based remote sensing, computer vision, photogrammetry, and cyber-physical-social systems for smart cities. His work advances structural health monitoring through robotics, edge computing, and smart materials, particularly for large-scale and heritage structures. He also develops thin-film-based full-field strain sensors using novel materials.
The recent publications highlight a strong trend in applying drone and camera-based sensing to environmental and urban challenges, including landfill monitoring, transit planning, and social infrastructure usage mapping. His work spans civil engineering, computer vision, environmental monitoring, and urban informatics, demonstrating a transdisciplinary approach to smart and resilient cities.
Scientific Awards:
- Bruce Deal and Andy Grove Young Author Award, The Electrochemical Society (2017)
- SCI Transdisciplinary Symposium Award, Rice University (2016)
- ASNT Student Travel Award, American Society for Nondestructive Testing (2016)
- Best Award in CEVE/MECH/MSNE, Rice Research Screech Competition (2015)
- NSF Award for 2013 Asia-Pacific Summer Program (2013)
- Third Prize, ANCRiSST Asia-Pacific Summer Program (2013)
Peng Sun has secured research funding from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (Hinkley Center), the Florida Department of Transportation, and industry sponsors. He actively mentors graduate students, currently supervising three doctoral candidates and one master’s student. His RISE LAB serves as a hub for innovation in infrastructure sensing, integrating robotics, AI, and smart materials for next-generation urban systems.
