Ph.D. Physics • 2010

University of Strasbourg, France

M.Sc. Chemistry • 2007

University of Siegen, Germany

B.Eng. Chemical Engineering • 2005

China University of Petroleum (Beijing), China

Core Expertise:

• DNA-protein interactions (RecA, RAD51, Dmc1, Hop2-Mnd1)
• Single-molecule techniques (TIRF, FRET, CoSMoS)
• Micro/nanofluidic platform development
• Biophysical characterization of DNA recombination

Postdoctoral Research,Taiwan (2021-2025)

National Taiwan University

PI: Prof. Hung-Wen Li (NTU) • Prof. Peter Chi (IBS)
Focus: RNA-involved homologous recombination • Recombinase fidelity mechanisms
Methods: Single-molecule FRET, CoSMoS

Postdoctoral Research, Singapore (2011-2012)

Singapore-MIT Alliance (SMART)

PI:Prof. Patrick Doyle (MIT) • Prof. Jie Yan (NUS)
Focus: Biopolymer dynamics in microchannel
Methods: Microfluidic devices

PhD Research, France (2008-2010)

Institute Charles Sadron

PI: Prof. Carlos Marques (ICS) • Dr. André Schröder (ICS)
Dissertation: Kinetic study of cell adhesion in biomimetic systems

Master Research, Germany (2006-2007)

Max-Planck Institute for Polymer Research

PI: Prof. Hans-Jürgen Butt (MPIP) • Dr. Elmar Bonaccurso (MPIP) Thesis: AFM studies of liquid crystals layering\
Internship: Nanolithography technique development

IB Chemistry & Mathematics Teacher (2013-2015)

Beijing Huijia Private School, Beijing, China

• Taught IB Diploma Program Chemistry & Mathematics (Grade 10-11)
• Supervised student scientific research projects
• Student mentoring and academic guidance

In Prep: Y.L. Sun*, X.-Y. Li*, C.-H. Tsai, et al. “Mechanism of RNA-involved homologous recombination mediated by E. coli RecA” (2025)

Published

J.C. Peng, H.Y. Chang, Y.L. Sun, et al. “Hop2-Mnd1 functions as a DNA sequence fidelity switch in Dmc1-mediated DNA recombination” Nature Commun. 15:9266 (2024) Link

Y.L. Sun, C.M. Marques, A.P. Schröder. “Adhesion of giant unilamellar vesicles on double-end grafted DNA carpets” Eur. Phys. J. Spec. Top. 223:1755-1769 (2014) Link

Y.L. Sun, N.K. Mani, et al. “Photocontrol of End-Grafted λ-phage DNA” Soft Matter 7:5578-5584 (2011) | Inside Front Cover Link

G. Nam, M.L. Hisette, Y.L. Sun, et al. “Scraping and stapling of end-grafted DNA chains…” Phys. Rev. Lett. 105:088101 (2010) | Cover Story Link

Publications:

• Phys. Rev. Lett. Cover Story (2010)
• Soft Matter Inside Front Cover (2011)Scholarships & Awards:
• IRTG Soft Matter Science Scholarship (2008-2010)
• Outstanding Students’ Leader Award, TWICE (2002-2004)
• Contemporary Undergraduate Mathematical Contest - Successful Participant (2003)

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