• Principle Investigator

    Section image

    Prof. Lei Sun

    Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
    Postdoctoral Fellowship, University of Southern California
    Ph.D. Bioengineering, Pennsylvania State University
    M.S. Electrical Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences
    B.Sc. Electronic Engineering and Information Science, University of Science and Technology of China
    E-mail: lei.sun@edu.polyu.hk

     

    ''I started my journey with focused ultrasound during my Ph.D. study under the late Professor Nadine Smith at Penn State, where I conducted MR-guided high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) for treating prostate cancer. The recent wave of ultrasound neuromodulation research inspired me most, and I began to pursue methodologies for precise and accurate ultrasound neuromodulation."

  • Research Assistant Professor

    Section image

    Quanxiang Xian, Ph.D.

    Quanxiang earned her PhD from Hong Kong Polytechnic University under the supervision of Prof. Sun. She is presently working as a Postdoctoral Fellow in Prof. Sun's Lab, where she is dedicated to conducting a comprehensive study of ultrasound neuromodulation mechanisms and advancing the possibilities for clinical applications of ultrasound stimulation. Apart from her studies, she is passionate about climbing, sports, exploring new places, and diving into a good book.

    Postdoc Fellows

    Section image

    Hong Pan

    After receiving my PhD, I joined SUN Lab, where my research focuses on low-intensity transcranial focused ultrasound neuromodulation for the treatment of motor symptoms in Parkinson’s disease. Outside of research, I enjoy cooking, exploring traditional Chinese wellness practices, and watching documentaries.

    Section image

    Xinyi Zhao 

    Xinyi studied pharmacy in her undergraduate and physiology in her postgraduate. Now she focuses on the wireless manipulation of tumor immunotherapy by ultrasound, as well as ultrasound manipulation of diabetes therapy. Outside the lab, Xinyi likes listening to music and watching art performances and exhibitions.

  • Graduate Students

    Section image

    Jianing Jing

    Jianing Jing, a dedicated biomedical engineering from undergraduate to postgraduate, focuses his research on utilizing ultrasound technology to address neurological disorders. Passionate about innovation in healthcare, he aims to advance therapeutic techniques. Outside the lab, Jianing enjoys traveling and capturing moments through photography, blending his scientific and creative interests.

    Section image

    Langzhou Liu

    Langzhou received his B.S. and M.S. in Biomedical Engineering from Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Hubei, China in 2019 and 2022, respectively. He used computational tools to study astrocyte calcium signals in his master’s research. He joined the SUN lab to develop high-ultrasound sensitivity mediators and ultrasound-responsive synthetic switches. Outside the lab, Langzhou enjoys music, sports, food, hiking and traveling.

    Section image

    Dongshuai Zhao

    Dongshuai majors in biomedical engineering and gets his master's degree from Hebei university of technology. He focused on the application and mechanism of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation in his master's study. At present, he is interested in sonogenetics and neuromodulation. Outside of lab, Dongshuai likes swimming, table tennis, and traveling.

     

    Section image

    Congmin Chen

    Congmin, who completed her undergraduate studies at South China Agricultural University and earned a master's degree from Sun Yat-sen University with a focus on Parkinson's disease pathogenic mechanisms, recently joined Professor Lei Sun's research group at Hong Kong Polytechnic University, exploring the field of sonogenetics. Beyond her scientific pursuits, Congmin finds joy in movies, reading, photography, hiking, and traveling.

    Section image

    Danni Li 

    Danni majors in biological science in her undergrad and developed great interest in biomedical engineering. Currently she is working in the Sun Lab to develop in vivo approaches that can achieve non-invasive targeted vector delivery for sonogenetics. Outside of the lab, Danni finds joy in running, playing badminton and jigsaw puzzle.

     

    Section image

    Zhuohan Shi

    During his BSc at CUHK, he studied the role of mechanosensitive ion channels in maintaining the stemness of cancer stem cells. He then obtained his MMedSc at HKU, where he researched the mechanisms of electrical neuromodulation. Currently, he focuses on the applications of sonogenetics.

    Section image

    Zihao Chen

    Zihao is pursuing his PhD, and he is working on neurodynamics, the neuroscience application of functional ultrasound imaging and the design and manufacture of ultrasound neuromodulation system. Zihao is also interested in ultrasound imaging algorithms and transcranial correction. Besides, Zihao enjoys taking walks and making electronic gadgets in his free time.

    Section image

    Yu Qiang 

    Yu completed his undergraduate studies at the South China University of Technology and furthered his education with a Master's degree from the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences in 2020 and 2023, respectively. Currently, Yu is a collaborative PhD. student in PolyU and CAS. His research focuses on the fields of signal processing, machine learning, and ultrasound cerebral imaging techniques. Beyond his academic pursuits, Yu enjoys a variety of activities including running, swimming, and traveling.

    Section image

    Xiaoxu Yang

    Xiaoxu Yang received her B.S. degree from China University of Mining and Technology and her M.S. degree from the University of Science and Technology of China, where she studied neurodegenerative diseases, particularly Alzheimer’s disease. Her current research focuses on ultrasound-based neuromodulation. Outside the lab, Xiaoxu enjoys cycling, yoga, cooking, and reading.

    Section image

    Yubin Zhou

    Yubin completed his undergraduate studies at the South China University of Technology. Currently, Yubin is an MPhil student in PolyU. His research focuses on the long-term effects of ultrasound neuromodulation.. Beyond his academic pursuits, Yubin enjoys in cycling, as well as designing and making cotton dolls

    Section image

    Yuhang Xue

    Yuhang has a research background in robotics sensing and electronic information. He is currently a PhD candidate at the PolyU, where he is dedicated to studying the effects of ultrasound-mediated physical signals on physiological activities.

  • Alumni

    Jinghui Guo, Assistant Professor, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (Shenzhen)

    Zhihai Qiu, Principle Investigator, Guangdong Institute of Intelligence Science and Technology

    Ting Zhu, Postdoc, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Xuandi Hou, Postdoc, Stanford University

    Yizhou Jiang, Gestala (Chengdu) Technology Co., Ltd.

    Xiaohui Huang

    Ting Lei

    Yong Wu

    Tingestala (Chengdu) Technology Co., Ltd.