Assist. Prof. Dr. Chuanyu Sun | Motor Control | Best Researcher Award 

Assist. Prof. Dr. Chuanyu Sun | Motor Control | Assistant Professor at Linyi University | China

Motor Control has been the central focus of Assist. Prof. Dr. Chuanyu Sun’s academic, research, and professional career, establishing him as a leading expert in high-power density motor controllers, mechatronics systems, and third-generation maglev artificial heart technology. Assist. Prof. Dr. Chuanyu Sun earned his Ph.D. in Mechatronics Engineering from Shandong University of Science and Technology, laying a strong foundation in advanced motor design, digital control systems, and intelligent automation. Since completing his doctoral studies, Assist. Prof. Dr. Chuanyu Sun has accumulated extensive teaching and research experience, initially serving in the School of Mechatronics Engineering at Shandong University of Science and Technology before joining the School of Automation and Electrical Engineering at Linyi University. Throughout his academic journey, Assist. Prof. Dr. Chuanyu Sun has cultivated expertise in both the theoretical and practical aspects of motor control, integrating principles of electrical engineering, embedded systems, and control theory into classroom instruction and laboratory research. His primary research interests include motor control for low-altitude aircraft, the development of digital twin collaborative monitoring and management software for motor systems, and the design of third-generation maglev artificial heart technology, with five major project grants supporting his innovations. Assist. Prof. Dr. Chuanyu Sun has also demonstrated proficiency in teaching complex subjects such as Electrical Control and PLC, Principle and Application of STM32 Microcomputer, Electrical and Electronic Technology, and Object-Oriented Programming, emphasizing practical skills using Siemens S7 PLC, Rockwell Micro850 PLC, STM32 microcontrollers, TMS320F28 DSP controllers, MATLAB, and advanced C# programming. Beyond teaching, Assist. Prof. Dr. Chuanyu Sun has led and participated in over 30 scientific research projects, six of which were government-supported at provincial or municipal levels as principal investigator, producing a significant body of scholarly work including 55 research and teaching papers (with 10 indexed by SCI, six by EI, one by ISTP, and one by CPCI), 18 authorized invention patents, 31 authorized utility model patents, and nine software copyrights. His dedication to professional excellence has earned him multiple awards, including the First Prize of Science and Technology of China General Chamber of Commerce, the Third Prize of Shandong Provincial Science and Technology Invention Award, the Second Prize of China National Coal Industry Science and Technology Award, and the Second Prize in both the Shandong Provincial College Teachers’ Teaching Innovation Competition and the 9th China Aviation Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition. As a supervisor, Assist. Prof. Dr. Chuanyu Sun has guided 18 postgraduate students, with a mix of graduates, current students, and joint supervisees, while serving as an expert reviewer for undergraduate theses, national postgraduate evaluations, and international journals such as the American Journal of Applied Mathematics. His research skills are highly interdisciplinary, encompassing motor control design, real-time digital twin simulation, high-power drive optimization, mechatronics integration, advanced programming, and experimental validation, making him a sought-after expert for both academic and industrial collaborations. With membership in five major Chinese engineering and automation societies and extensive social service experience in seven corporations, Assist. Prof. Dr. Chuanyu Sun continues to contribute significantly to scientific advancement, industrial problem-solving, and education, cementing his reputation as a leader in motor control, mechatronics, and innovative technology development. In conclusion, Assist. Prof. Dr. Chuanyu Sun represents a unique blend of academic rigor, practical engineering expertise, and visionary leadership, making him a pivotal figure in advancing motor control technologies and fostering the next generation of engineering talent.

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Featured Publications 

1. Sun, C. (2025). Enhanced Sliding-Mode Observer for Mechanical Parameter Estimation and Load Compensation in PMSM Drives. World Electric Vehicle Journal. 

2. Sun, C. (2025). Performance Enhancement and Control Strategy for Dual-Stator Bearingless Switched Reluctance Motors in Magnetically Levitated Artificial Hearts. Electronics. 

3. Sun, C. (2025). Performance Enhancement and Control Strategy for Dual-Stator Bearingless Switched Reluctance Motors in Magnetically Levitated Artificial Hearts.

4. Sun, C. (2022). Design and Characteristic Analysis of a New Dual-Stator Bearingless Switched Reluctance Motor. IEEE Access. 

5. Sun, C. (2022). Design and Terminal Sliding Mode Control of Double Stator Bearingless Switched Reluctance Motor. IEEE Access. 

6. Sun, C. (2021). Control System Design for 16/6/8 Double-Stator Bearingless Switched Reluctance Motor. Mathematical Problems in Engineering.

7. Sun, C. (2021). Characteristic Analysis of a New Double Stator Bearingless Switched Reluctance Motor. IEEE Access.