Dong Sun
Dong Sun (Chinese: 孫东; pinyin: Sun Dong) is a Chinese scientist in Hong Kong who is currently the Chair Professor and Head of the Department of Biomedical Engineering and Director of the Centre for Robotics and Automation at the City University of Hong Kong, China. Sun is a pioneer in microrobotics and biomedical engineering, making numerous breakthroughs in robotic manipulation of cells for precision medicine.
Dong Sun | |
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孫东 | |
| Member of the Legislative Council | |
| Assumed office 1 January 2022 | |
| Constituency | Election Committee |
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| Citizenship | Hong Kong |
| Alma mater | |
Sun was named a Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in 2015[1] for contributions to robot-aided manipulation of biological cells. He is a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering and a Member of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts.
Sun has founded a high-tech company at the Hong Kong Science Park, involved in technology transfers and conducting extensive applied researches in advanced robotics and motion controls with impactful contributions to industry and society. Sun was awarded Hong Kong Awards for Industry in 2004 and 2012.
Public Service
Dong Sun is an elected member of the Election Committee for the Technology and Innovation Constituency. During the 2021 Hong Kong legislative election, Sun was elected to the 7th Legislative Council of Hong Kong for the Election Committee (constituency).
Sun has advocated for Hong Kong's development as an international science and technology centre, creating synergistic development with the Greater Bay Area. Sun has promoted the “Matrix Model of Science and Technology Innovation", calling for an integrated science and technology ecosystem supporting impactful scientific research, accelerated technology transfer, and the strengthening of competitive industries.
In January 2022, Sun was one of three people, out of 90 legislative council members, who took his oath using Mandarin rather than the local language, Cantonese.[2]
Education
- Ph.D., Robotics and Automation, Chinese University of Hong Kong
- M.S., Precision Instrument and Biomedical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
- B.Sc., Precision Instrument and Mechanology, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
Research Fields
- Cell-based bioengineering
- Multirobot system
- Mechatronics and Motion controls
References
- "2015 elevated fellow" (PDF). IEEE Fellows Directory.
- "Lawmakers in Hong Kong new 'patriots-only' legislature sworn in by Chief Executive Carrie Lam". Hong Kong Free Press HKFP. 2022-01-03. Retrieved 2022-01-03.