Yunwei Sun
About Yunwei Sun
Yunwei Sun is a computational physicist with extensive experience in research and engineering. He has worked at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory since 2001 and has held various positions in academia and industry throughout his career.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Yunwei Sun has been employed at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory since 2001, serving as a Computational Physicist. In this role, he engages in advanced computational modeling and simulations, contributing to various research initiatives. His long tenure of over 23 years at this institution highlights his commitment to the field of computational physics and its applications in national security and energy.
Education and Expertise
Yunwei Sun holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, where he studied from 1992 to 1995. He also earned a Master of Science in Geophysics from the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences between 1984 and 1987. His undergraduate degree is a Bachelor of Science in Hydrogeology from Jilin University, completed from 1980 to 1984. This educational background provides him with a strong foundation in both engineering and geophysical sciences.
Previous Employment Experience
Before joining Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Yunwei Sun worked as a Senior Engineer at Weiss Associates from 1998 to 2001. He also held the position of Post-doctorate Research Fellow at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory for eight months in 1997 to 1998. Additionally, he served as a Post-doctorate Research Associate at Washington State University from 1996 to 1997. These roles contributed to his development as a computational physicist.
Academic Background
Yunwei Sun's academic journey began with a Bachelor of Science in Hydrogeology from Jilin University, followed by a Master of Science in Geophysics from the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences. He further advanced his studies by obtaining a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Technion - Israel Institute of Technology. This comprehensive academic background equips him with diverse knowledge applicable to his research and professional endeavors.