Expertise

Dr. Sun’s research interests are in the area of Biopolymers, bioproducts, and biorefining process engineering; Structure and functional properties of biomacromolecules; Biobased adhesives and coatings, Biodegradable plastics; and Hydrogels.

Dr. Sun’s research interests include biopolymer design, synthesis, and manufacturing for environmental and biomedical applications. She is specialized in protein and lipids structure and functional properties at monomers and polymers levels, and   innovative technologies such as peptide hydrogels, biobased adhesives, resins for coatings, and biodegradable plastics and composites.


Expertise: Studies synthesis, structure, functional properties of biomaterials for environmental and biomedical applications and specialized in bio-adhesives bio-resins, bio-inks, and hydrogels.

Communities
Food Science and Technology, Agricultural Engineering, Environmental Engineering
Degrees
PhD, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Agricultural and Biological Engineering, 1993
MS, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China, Agricultural Engineering, 1986
BS, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China, Agricultural Engineering, 1982