Zongxuan Sun is an expert on dynamic systems and control with applications to automotive propulsion systems. He had seven years of experience at General Motors Research Center prior to joining the University of Minnesota in 2007. His research work includes system modeling, control theory, building unique instruments, and testbeds for experiments.
Lab
Automotive Propulsion Control Lab
ME Research Areas
Sensing and Controls
Fluid Power
Combustion and Engines.
ME Impact Areas
Energy Transition
Robotics & Mobility
Environment & Sustainability
Education
Ph.D. 2000, Mechanical Engineering, University of Illinois at
Urbana-Champaign
M.S. 1998, Mechanical Engineering, University of Illinois at
Urbana-Champaign
B.S. 1995, Automatic Control, Southeast University, China
Professional Background
Director, NSF Engineering Research Center for Compact and Efficient Fluid Power, University of Minnesota, 2018-present
Co-Deputy Director, NSF Engineering Research Center for Compact and Efficient Fluid Power, University of Minnesota, 2014-2018
Professor, Mechanical Engineering, University of Minnesota, 2016-present
Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering, University of Minnesota, 2012-2016
Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering, University of Minnesota, 2007-2012
Staff Researcher, Research and Development Center, General Motors Corporation, 2006-2007
Senior Researcher, Research and Development Center, General Motors Corporation, 2000-2006
Senior Engineer, Western Digital Corporation, 1999-2000
Scientific & Professional Societies
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
