Scholar
Chen Sun
Google Scholar ID: LdBn-p4AAAAJ
The University of Hong Kong, University of Waterloo
Citations & Impact
Citations
950
H-index
16
i10-index
20
Publications
20
Co-authors
35
list available
Publications
Resume (English only)
Academic Achievements
- To be an Associate Editor for IEEE Vehicular Technology Magazine starting May 2025; Appointed as Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering, University of Waterloo starting January 2025; Contributed to the WATonoBus project, which involved software and algorithmic development for decision-making and safety monitoring modules required for Canada’s first autonomous shuttle bus approved via the ministry’s autonomous vehicle pilot; Co-authored a book titled 'Active and Semi-active Suspension Systems'.
Research Experience
- 2024.09-Present: Assistant Professor at the Department of Data and Systems Engineering, The University of Hong Kong, focusing on Human-centered Safe Autonomy and Logistic Optimization; 2022.12-2024.09: Postdoctoral Researcher at Mechatronics Vehicle Systems Lab (MVSL), University of Waterloo, Canada, working on Uncertainty Quantification, Safe Autonomy, and Safe Planning for Connected Autonomous Driving; 2017.03-2018.09: R&D Robotics System Engineer at Pure Technologies, Xylem, Mississauga, Canada, developing nondestructive testing/assessment robotics solutions for infrastructure like pipelines and bridges.
Education
- 2018.09-2022.12: Ph.D. in Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineering from the University of Waterloo, Canada, under the supervision of Prof. Amir Khajepour, with a focus on Safety Monitoring, Decision Making, and Planning for Autonomous Vehicles.
Background
- Research interests include field robotics, autonomous driving (safe planning), and human-CPS autonomies. His research focuses on improving the safety of robotics and human-centered autonomies, considering uncertainty and interactions.
Miscellany
- Currently serves as the Secretary-General of CAA-YAC, Youth Working Committee of Chinese Association of Automation, and is a Committee Member of Cooperative & Connected Vehicles, IEEE Intelligent Transportation Systems Society.
