Frederick Sun
About Frederick Sun
Frederick Sun is a Postdoctoral Researcher at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, specializing in compliant mechanism design and precision applications. He has a strong background in mechanical engineering, with degrees from National Taiwan University and UCLA, and has previously worked as a Mechanical Engineer and Teaching Assistant.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Frederick Sun has been employed as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory since 2019. His role involves conducting advanced research in mechanical engineering, with a focus on compliant mechanism design. This area of study is essential for developing high precision micro-scale mechanisms, which are applicable in various technological domains.
Education and Expertise
Frederick Sun holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Los Angeles, where he studied from 2012 to 2017. He also earned a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from 國立臺灣大學, completing his studies from 2007 to 2009, and a Bachelor's degree from the same institution from 2003 to 2007. His expertise encompasses optical systems, sensors, meta-materials, and MEMS devices, with a specialization in applications that require high precision in both micro-scale and macro-scale environments.
Previous Experience at UCLA
Prior to his current position, Frederick Sun worked as a Teaching Assistant at the UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science from 2014 to 2017. During this three-year tenure in Los Angeles, California, he supported faculty in delivering course content and assisted students in understanding complex engineering concepts.
Previous Experience at Zoeller Company
Frederick Sun began his professional career as a Mechanical Engineer at Zoeller Company, where he worked from 2009 to 2012 in Taipei, Taiwan. His responsibilities included designing and developing mechanical systems, contributing to the company's engineering projects during his three years of service.