Dr. Yashengnan Sun | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award
Liaoning Technical University | China
Author Profile
🌱 Early Academic Pursuits
Dr. Yashengnan Sun’s academic journey began with a deep-rooted interest in industrial safety and environmental risk management. She earned her Ph.D. in Safety Science and Engineering from Liaoning Technical University, one of China's leading institutions in mining and safety research. Her early academic focus was shaped by the complex challenges associated with mine gas management and the prevention of hazardous explosions in confined spaces.
👩‍🏫 Professional Endeavors
Now serving as a Lecturer at the College of Safety Science and Engineering at Liaoning Technical University, Dr. Sun has committed her career to advancing research and education in occupational safety. Her day-to-day work involves supervising experimental research, mentoring students, and collaborating with industrial partners to address real-world gas explosion hazards in mining environments.
🔬 Contributions and Research Focus
Dr. Sun’s research is centered on the elimination of carbon monoxide (CO), mitigation of mine gas risks, and the dynamics of gas explosions in restricted spaces. She has pioneered the use of copper–manganese-based catalysts for efficient CO removal and developed explosion suppression methods like strategically engineered vent doors. Her work plays a crucial role in improving safety protocols for underground coal mining, where gas-related accidents remain a significant risk.
🏆 Accolades and Recognition
Her impactful studies have been published in globally recognized journals including PLOS ONE, ACS Omega, AIP Advances, Scientific Reports, and Applied Surface Science. These SCI- and Scopus-indexed publications reflect both academic excellence and real-world relevance. Dr. Sun’s expertise has earned her recognition in the safety engineering community, and she is often sought for collaborative research across institutional and national borders.
🌍 Impact and Influence
Dr. Sun’s findings have been directly applied to enhance industrial safety systems, particularly in high-risk sectors like mining and confined space operations. Her work not only influences academic discourse but also informs policy development and engineering practice in hazardous gas environments. With a strong foundation in experimental analysis and applied research, she continues to contribute to the global conversation on workplace safety and hazard mitigation.
đź”® Legacy and Future Contributions
Looking ahead, Dr. Sun is poised to lead the next wave of innovation in safety engineering. Her future projects aim to further optimize gas detection and suppression technologies, explore smart safety systems, and expand international collaboration. With her unwavering commitment to research excellence and practical application, Dr. Sun is shaping a safer, smarter future for industries around the world.
Publications
📄Preparation Modification and Water Resistance Optimization of Cu–Mn CO Catalyst
Authors: Yashengnan Sun, Yanyan Zhu, Tianyu Xin, Xu Li, Xihua Zhou, Gang Bai, Wenjing Chang, Rongtao Zhu
Journal: Applied Surface Science
Year: 2025
đź“„Experimental Research on Rapid Removing Characteristics of Carbon Monoxide Generated During Gas Explosions
Authors: Yashengnan Sun, Dai-Viet N. Vo, Xihua Zhou, Ang Li, Gang Bai, Tianyu Xin, Jue Wang, Mufeng Xiao
Journal: PLOS ONE
Year: 2022
📄Effect of Sn on the CO Catalytic Activity and Water Resistance of Cu–Mn Catalyst
Authors: Yashengnan Sun, Xihua Zhou, Tianyu Xin, Gang Bai, Yumeng Wang, Xianlin Li, Xiao Mufeng
Journal: ACS Omega
Year: 2022
đź“„Experimental Study on the Evolution Trend of the Pore Structure and the Permeability of Coal Under Cyclic Loading and Unloading
Authors: Tianyu Xin, Bing Liang, Junguang Wang, Weiji Sun, Yashengnan Sun
Journal: ACS Omega
Year: 2021
đź“„Regularity of Mine Gas Flow Disaster Induced by Gas Natural Ventilation Pressure After Coal and Gas Outbursts
Authors: Jingxiao Yu, Zongxiang Li, Yu Liu, Ziwen Dong, Yashengnan Sun
Journal: ACS Omega
Year: 2021