Qi Sun

Qi Sun serves as a University Researcher in the Department of Industrial Engineering and Innovation Sciences at Eindhoven University of Technology, specializing in sustainable urban mobility with focus on e-bike implications. Her work examines technological adoption through societal impact lenses within the Technology, Innovation & Society research group.

Education:

• Bachelor's in Geography and Urban Planning (Beijing)
• Erasmus Mundus Master's in European Spatial Planning and Sustainability & Environmental Policy (Radboud University Nijmegen/ Cardiff University)
• PhD in Sustainable Mobility (Eindhoven University of Technology, 2023)

Dr. Sun's research employs qualitative methodologies to investigate e-bike adoption patterns, societal consequences, and sustainability potentials across cultural contexts. Her comparative work between China and the Netherlands reveals critical tensions between sustainable mobility goals and motorization risks, with particular attention to consumer behavior and policy frameworks in Dutch urban environments.

Recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on societal implications of e-mobility, with increasing emphasis on cross-cultural comparative analysis and policy-relevant insights. Her work bridges transportation engineering with social science perspectives to address sustainable mobility challenges.

Scientific Awards:

• Young Talent Award (2020)

Dr. Sun contributes to major research initiatives including the NWO-funded 'Bicycle Challenges' program involving Pon Holding, Ministry of Infrastructure & Environment, and Rijkswaterstaat. Her professional activities extend to workplace diversity initiatives and low-carbon travel promotion within the university community.

As a core member of the Technology, Innovation & Society research group, she collaborates on projects examining societal dimensions of technological change in mobility systems, with current work focusing on e-bike implications for sustainable urban transport futures.