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About Me


Xu Sun is a produce designer with a rich academic and professional background. She earned her Doctorates from Loughborough University and Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), and subsequently held postdoctoral research fellowships at Leicester University and the University of Nottingham.


Research Focus

Her research is centered on Human-Centered Design, leading to the development of market-ready products. Currently, she oversees two cutting-edge laboratories:

  • The Hefeng-Nottingham Innovation Design Lab
  • The Intelligent Human Factors Innovation Lab

These labs focus on the interactions between humans, machines, and the environment.


Key Projects

Key projects under investigation include:

  • Human factors in autonomous vehicles
  • Urban vertical surface robot service platforms
  • Application of mixed reality in rehabilitation

The outcomes of these projects have far-reaching implications in industrial design and manufacturing.