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* Journal Publications
# Sun,L., Castagno, J., Hedengren, J. D., and Beard, R. W., "Real-Time Parameter Estimation for Towed Cable Systems Using Moving Horizon Estimation", IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems, in review. [[Attach:SunCastagnoHedengren14.pdf|Preprint]]
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# Sun, L., Castagno, J., Hedengren, J. D., and Beard, R. W., Parameter Estimation for Towed Cable Systems Using Moving Horizon Estimation, IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems, Vol. 51, No. 2, April 2015. [[Attach:SunCastagnoHedengren14.pdf|Preprint]], [[http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?arnumber=7126194|Article]]
# Sun, L., Castagno, J., Hedengren, J. D., and Beard, R. W., Parameter Estimation for Towed Cable Systems Using Moving Horizon Estimation, IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems, Vol. 51, No. 2, April 2015. [[Attach:SunCastagnoHedengren14.pdf|Preprint]], [[http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?arnumber=7126194|Article]]
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# Sun, L., Hedengren, J. D., and Beard, R. W., Optimal Trajectory Generation using Model Predictive Control for Aerially Towed Cable Systems, Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, pp. 1-15, 2014. [[Attach:sun_2013.pdf|Preprint]] [[http://arc.aiaa.org/doi/abs/10.2514/1.60820|Article]]
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# Sun, L., Hedengren, J. D., and Beard, R. W., Optimal Trajectory Generation using Model Predictive Control for Aerially Towed Cable Systems, Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, Vol. 37, Issue 2, pp. 525-539, 2014. [[Attach:sun_2013.pdf|Preprint]] [[http://arc.aiaa.org/doi/abs/10.2514/1.60820|Article]]
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# Sun, L., Hedengren, J. D., and Beard, R. W., "Optimal Trajectory Generation using Model Predictive Control for Aerially Towed Cable Systems", Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, 2013, accepted. [[Attach:SunHedengrenBeard13.pdf|Preprint]]
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# Sun, L., Hedengren, J. D., and Beard, R. W., Optimal Trajectory Generation using Model Predictive Control for Aerially Towed Cable Systems, Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, pp. 1-15, 2014. [[Attach:sun_2013.pdf|Preprint]] [[http://arc.aiaa.org/doi/abs/10.2514/1.60820|Article]]
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* Journal Publications
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# Sun, L., Castagno, J., Hedengren, J. D., and Beard, R. W., "Real-Time Parameter Estimation for Towed Cable Systems Using Moving Horizon Estimation", IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems, in review. [[Attach:NicholsSunBeardMcLain13.pdf|Preprint]]
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# Sun, L., Castagno, J., Hedengren, J. D., and Beard, R. W., "Real-Time Parameter Estimation for Towed Cable Systems Using Moving Horizon Estimation", IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems, in review. [[Attach:SunCastagnoHedengren14.pdf|Preprint]]
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* [[https://sites.google.com/site/solbuaa/home-1]]
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* [[https://sites.google.com/site/solbuaa/home-1|Google Site]]
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Lab Coordinator
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* Email: sun.liang709@gmail.com
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* Email: solbuaa@gmail.com
* [[https://sites.google.com/site/solbuaa/home-1]]
* [[https://sites.google.com/site/solbuaa/home-1]]
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# Nichols, J. W., Sun, L., Beard, R. W., and McLain, T. W. "Aerial Rendezvous of Small Unmanned Aircraft Using a Passive Towed Cable System", Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, 2013, in review. [[Attach:NicholsSunBeardMcLain13.pdf|Preprint]]
#Sun, L., Hedengren, J. D., and Beard, R. W., "Optimal Trajectory Generation using Model Predictive Control for Aerially Towed Cable Systems", Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, 2013, under revision. [[Attach:SunHedengrenBeard13.pdf|Preprint]]
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# Sun, L., Castagno, J., Hedengren, J. D., and Beard, R. W., "Real-Time Parameter Estimation for Towed Cable Systems Using Moving Horizon Estimation", IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems, in review. [[Attach:NicholsSunBeardMcLain13.pdf|Preprint]]
# Nichols, J. W., Sun, L., Beard, R. W., and McLain, T. W. "Aerial Rendezvous of Small Unmanned Aircraft Using a Passive Towed Cable System", Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, 2013, accepted. [[Attach:NicholsSunBeardMcLain13.pdf|Preprint]]
# Sun, L., Hedengren, J. D., and Beard, R. W., "Optimal Trajectory Generation using Model Predictive Control for Aerially Towed Cable Systems", Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, 2013, accepted. [[Attach:SunHedengrenBeard13.pdf|Preprint]]
# Nichols, J. W., Sun, L., Beard, R. W., and McLain, T. W. "Aerial Rendezvous of Small Unmanned Aircraft Using a Passive Towed Cable System", Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, 2013, accepted. [[Attach:NicholsSunBeardMcLain13.pdf|Preprint]]
# Sun, L., Hedengren, J. D., and Beard, R. W., "Optimal Trajectory Generation using Model Predictive Control for Aerially Towed Cable Systems", Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, 2013, accepted. [[Attach:SunHedengrenBeard13.pdf|Preprint]]
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* MAGICC Lab, BYU, Provo, UT, Sep 2007 -- Present
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* Academy Center for UAS Research, US Air Force Academy, CO, Apr 2013 - present
* USL Lab, UTSA San Antonio, TX, Apr 2013 - present
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
** Developed a nonlinear control strategy for systems with unmodifiable modules such as autopilot.
** Developed a decentralized consensus-based cooperative control strategy for multiple unmanned aerial vehicles.
** Wrote a white paper for “Aerial Launch and Recovery for Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicles”.
** Writing white papers for “Virtual Target Tracking for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles” and “Cooperative Localization and Tracking for Unmanned Aerial and Ground Vehicles”.
Lab Coordinator
** Directed lab and research meetings.
** Instructed a tutorial of 3D animation simulation in MATLAB.
** Interviewed Master and Ph.D. student candidates.
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* MAGICC Lab, BYU, Provo, UT, Sep 2007 -- Apr 2013
* USL Lab, UTSA San Antonio, TX, Apr 2013 - present
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
** Developed a nonlinear control strategy for systems with unmodifiable modules such as autopilot.
** Developed a decentralized consensus-based cooperative control strategy for multiple unmanned aerial vehicles.
** Wrote a white paper for “Aerial Launch and Recovery for Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicles”.
** Writing white papers for “Virtual Target Tracking for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles” and “Cooperative Localization and Tracking for Unmanned Aerial and Ground Vehicles”.
Lab Coordinator
** Directed lab and research meetings.
** Instructed a tutorial of 3D animation simulation in MATLAB.
** Interviewed Master and Ph.D. student candidates.
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* MAGICC Lab, BYU, Provo, UT, Sep 2007 -- Apr 2013
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# Sun, L., Hedengren, J. D., and Beard, R. W., "Optimal Trajectory Generation using Model Predictive Control for Aerially Towed Cable Systems", Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, 2013, in review. [[Attach:SunHedengrenBeard13.pdf|Preprint]]
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# Sun, L., Hedengren, J. D., and Beard, R. W., "Optimal Trajectory Generation using Model Predictive Control for Aerially Towed Cable Systems", Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, 2013, under revision. [[Attach:SunHedengrenBeard13.pdf|Preprint]]
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* MAGICC Lab, BYU Provo, UT Sep 2007 -- Present
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* MAGICC Lab, BYU, Provo, UT, Sep 2007 -- Present
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* Technical Support Engineer, Beijing Teamsun Technology Co., LTD Beijing, China May 2007 – Aug 2007
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* Technical Support Engineer, Beijing Teamsun Technology Co., LTD, Beijing, China, May 2007 – Aug 2007
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* Research Assistant, Automation Academy, Beihang University Beijing, China Sep 2004 – May 2007
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* Research Assistant, Automation Academy, Beihang University, Beijing, China, Sep 2004 – May 2007
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Research Assistant and Team Leader,
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Research Assistant and Team Leader
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* MAGICC Lab, Research Assistant and Team Leader, BYU Provo, UT Sep 2007 -- Present
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* MAGICC Lab, BYU Provo, UT Sep 2007 -- Present
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Teaching Assistant (Fall 2009 & Fall 2012)
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* Teaching Assistant (Fall 2009 & Fall 2012)
** Delivered lectures for professors in the senior class, Feedback control of Dynamic Systems (60 students).
** Supervised lab assignments using a three degree-of-freedom helicopter equipped with encoders, IMU and camera.
** Answered questions, graded exams and homework, and prepared course materials.
** Received high evaluation in the feedback survey of the TA work.
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* MAGICC Lab, Research Assistant and Team Leader, BYU Provo, UT Sep 2007 -- Present
** Led the project of “Autonomous Aerial Recovery of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles” for Phase I and II.
** Dedicated to dynamic modeling, motion planning and control, simulation and flight testing.
** Developed 3D animation simulation using Simulink/MATLAB and OpenGL/C++.
** Outperformed other research teams (M.I.T. and Georgia Tech) and achieved the contract for phase II project.
** Implemented 60+ flights trails totaling 100+ hours of flight time.
** Conducted the team meetings biweekly, wrote proposals and reports and presented to the clients.
** Published two journal papers and presented and published six conference papers.
* Technical Support Engineer, Beijing Teamsun Technology Co., LTD Beijing, China May 2007 – Aug 2007
** Professional trained for UNIX system and Solaris server operation.
** Solved client’s problem on-site by trouble shooting frozen servers and replacing malfunctioned components.
* Research Assistant, Automation Academy, Beihang University Beijing, China Sep 2004 – May 2007
** Developed hardware-in-the-loop real-time flight control simulation system using four computers and rudder machines connecting via the optical fiber and the reflective memory cards.
** Developed autonomous identification of the position of the runway using image processing during self-landing.
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!!!! Experience
* MAGICC Lab, Research Assistant and Team Leader, BYU Provo, UT Sep 2007 -- Present
** Led the project of “Autonomous Aerial Recovery of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles” for Phase I and II.
** Dedicated to dynamic modeling, motion planning and control, simulation and flight testing.
** Developed 3D animation simulation using Simulink/MATLAB and OpenGL/C++.
** Outperformed other research teams (M.I.T. and Georgia Tech) and achieved the contract for phase II project.
** Implemented 60+ flights trails totaling 100+ hours of flight time.
** Conducted the team meetings biweekly, wrote proposals and reports and presented to the clients.
** Published two journal papers and presented and published six conference papers.
* Technical Support Engineer, Beijing Teamsun Technology Co., LTD Beijing, China May 2007 – Aug 2007
** Professional trained for UNIX system and Solaris server operation.
** Solved client’s problem on-site by trouble shooting frozen servers and replacing malfunctioned components.
* Research Assistant, Automation Academy, Beihang University Beijing, China Sep 2004 – May 2007
** Developed hardware-in-the-loop real-time flight control simulation system using four computers and rudder machines connecting via the optical fiber and the reflective memory cards.
** Developed autonomous identification of the position of the runway using image processing during self-landing.
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# Nichols, J. W., Sun, L., Beard, R. W., and McLain, T. W. "Aerial Rendezvous of Small Unmanned Aircraft Using a Passive Towed Cable System", Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, 2013, in review. [[Attach:NicholsSunBeardMcLain13.pdf|Preprint]]
# Sun, L., Hedengren, J. D., and Beard, R. W., "Optimal Trajectory Generation using Model Predictive Control for Aerially Towed Cable Systems", Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, 2013, in review. [[Attach:SunHedengrenBeard13.pdf|Preprint]]
# Sun, L., Hedengren, J. D., and Beard, R. W., "Optimal Trajectory Generation using Model Predictive Control for Aerially Towed Cable Systems", Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, 2013, in review. [[Attach:SunHedengrenBeard13.pdf|Preprint]]
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# Sun, L., Hedengren, J. D., and Beard, R. W., "Optimal Trajectory Generation using Model Predictive Control for Aerially Towed Cable Systems", Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, 2013, in review. [[Attach:sun_2013.pdf|Preprint]]
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# Nichols, J. W., Sun, L., Beard, R. W., and McLain, T. W. "Aerial Rendezvous of Small Unmanned Aircraft Using a Passive Towed Cable System", Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, 2013, in review. [[Attach:NicholsSun2013.pdf|Preprint]]
# Sun, L., Hedengren, J. D., and Beard, R. W., "Optimal Trajectory Generation using Model Predictive Control for Aerially Towed Cable Systems", Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, 2013, in review. [[Attach:SunHedengren2013.pdf|Preprint]]
# Sun, L., Hedengren, J. D., and Beard, R. W., "Optimal Trajectory Generation using Model Predictive Control for Aerially Towed Cable Systems", Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, 2013, in review. [[Attach:SunHedengren2013.pdf|Preprint]]
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** Class president (360 students)
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** Class president (360 students)
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# Sun, L. and Beard, R. W., "Trajectory Tracking for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles with Autopilot in the Loop", American Control Conference, 2013, in review. [[Attach:ACC2013_draft_1.1.pdf|Preprint]]
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* [[http://magicc.byu.edu/content/sun-0|MAGICClab]]
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* Native speaker of Chinese (Mandarin); proficient in English
* Experience: Autonomous system, Control systems, Optimal control, Motion planning, MATLAB, Simulink, C++, Solaris, UNIX, JAVA, OpenGL, Image processing, Computer vision, Simulation, UAV, UAS
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** Led the project of “Autonomous Aerial Recovery of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV)” using a large towplane with a cable connecting to a recovery drogue controlled to match the flight pattern of the UAV.
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** Led the project of “Autonomous Aerial Recovery of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles” for Phase I and II.
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** Published one journal paper and presented and published four conference papers.
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** Published two journal papers and presented and published six conference papers.
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!!!! Education
* PHD, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Brigham Young University (BYU) Dec 2012
** President of Chinese Student and Scholar Association 2009-2010 at BYU
** Conducted events, e.g., “Chinese Spring Festival Celebration” (500 ptcs.), “Moon Festival Celebration” (200 ptcs.)
** Cooperatively conducted events, e.g., “Utah China 60th Anniversary Celebration” (600 ptcs.), and “BYU World Festival Expo”.
* M.S. and B.S. Electrical Engineering and Automation, Beihang University (BUAA), China, Apr 2007
** “Best Graduates” reward ( top 12 in 360 students)
** Scholarship and awards for “Triple-A” student (2001-2003)
** Class president (360 students)
!!!! Research Interests
* Unmanned Aerial Systems
** 7-year research experience in navigation, guidance and control of UAS
** 7-year experience in MATLAB; 5-year experience in C++
** Strong leadership skills: President of Chinese student association and Leader of academic teams
** Strong analytical and inter-personal skills
** President of Chinese Student and Scholar Association 2009-2010 at BYU
** Conducted events, e.g., “Chinese Spring Festival Celebration” (500 ptcs.), “Moon Festival Celebration” (200 ptcs.)
** Cooperatively conducted events, e.g., “Utah China 60th Anniversary Celebration” (600 ptcs
* M.S.
** “Best Graduates” reward ( top 12 in 360 students
** Class president (360 students)
!!!! Research Interests
* Unmanned Aerial Systems
** 7-year research experience in navigation, guidance and control of UAS
** 7-year experience in MATLAB; 5-year experience in C++
** Strong leadership skills: President of Chinese student association and Leader of academic teams
** Strong analytical and inter-personal skills
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!!!! Experience
* MAGICC Lab, Research Assistant and Team Leader, BYU Provo, UT Sep 2007 -- Present
** Led the project of “Autonomous Aerial Recovery of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV)” using a large towplane with a cable connecting to a recovery drogue controlled to match the flight pattern of the UAV.
** Dedicated to dynamic modeling, motion planning and control, simulation and flight testing.
** Developed 3D animation simulation using Simulink/MATLAB and OpenGL/C++.
** Outperformed other research teams (M.I.T. and Georgia Tech) and achieved the contract for phase II project.
** Implemented 60+ flights trails totaling 100+ hours of flight time.
** Conducted the team meetings biweekly, wrote proposals and reports and presented to the clients.
** Published one journal paper and presented and published four conference papers.
* Technical Support Engineer, Beijing Teamsun Technology Co., LTD Beijing, China May 2007 – Aug 2007
** Professional trained for UNIX system and Solaris server operation.
** Solved client’s problem on-site by trouble shooting frozen servers and replacing malfunctioned components.
* Research Assistant, Automation Academy, Beihang University Beijing, China Sep 2004 – May 2007
** Developed hardware-in-the-loop real-time flight control simulation system using four computers and rudder machines connecting via the optical fiber and the reflective memory cards.
** Developed autonomous identification of the position of the runway using image processing during self-landing.
* MAGICC Lab, Research Assistant and Team Leader, BYU Provo, UT Sep 2007 -- Present
** Led the project of “Autonomous Aerial Recovery of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV)” using a large towplane with a cable connecting to a recovery drogue controlled to match the flight pattern of the UAV.
** Dedicated to dynamic modeling, motion planning and control, simulation and flight testing.
** Developed 3D animation simulation using Simulink/MATLAB and OpenGL/C++.
** Outperformed other research teams (M.I.T. and Georgia Tech) and achieved the contract for phase II project.
** Implemented 60+ flights trails totaling 100+ hours of flight time.
** Conducted the team meetings biweekly, wrote proposals and reports and presented to the clients.
** Published one journal paper and presented and published four conference papers.
* Technical Support Engineer, Beijing Teamsun Technology Co., LTD Beijing, China May 2007 – Aug 2007
** Professional trained for UNIX system and Solaris server operation.
** Solved client’s problem on-site by trouble shooting frozen servers and replacing malfunctioned components.
* Research Assistant, Automation Academy, Beihang University Beijing, China Sep 2004 – May 2007
** Developed hardware-in-the-loop real-time flight control simulation system using four computers and rudder machines connecting via the optical fiber and the reflective memory cards.
** Developed autonomous identification of the position of the runway using image processing during self-landing.
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!!!! Experience
* MAGICC Lab, Research Assistant and Team Leader, BYU Provo, UT Sep 2007 -- Present
** Led the project of “Autonomous Aerial Recovery of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV)” using a large towplane with a cable connecting to a recovery drogue controlled to match the flight pattern of the UAV.
** Dedicated to dynamic modeling, motion planning and control, simulation and flight testing.
** Developed 3D animation simulation using Simulink/MATLAB and OpenGL/C++.
** Outperformed other research teams (M.I.T. and Georgia Tech) and achieved the contract for phase II project.
** Implemented 60+ flights trails totaling 100+ hours of flight time.
** Conducted the team meetings biweekly, wrote proposals and reports and presented to the clients.
** Published one journal paper and presented and published four conference papers.
* Technical Support Engineer, Beijing Teamsun Technology Co., LTD Beijing, China May 2007 – Aug 2007
** Professional trained for UNIX system and Solaris server operation.
** Solved client’s problem on-site by trouble shooting frozen servers and replacing malfunctioned components.
* Research Assistant, Automation Academy, Beihang University Beijing, China Sep 2004 – May 2007
** Developed hardware-in-the-loop real-time flight control simulation system using four computers and rudder machines connecting via the optical fiber and the reflective memory cards.
** Developed autonomous identification of the position of the runway using image processing during self-landing.
** Developed 3D animation simulation using Simulink/MATLAB and OpenGL/C++.
** Outperformed other research teams (M.I.T. and Georgia Tech
** Implemented 60+ flights trails totaling 100+ hours of flight time.
** Conducted the team meetings biweekly, wrote proposals and reports and presented to the clients.
** Published one journal paper and presented and published four conference papers.
* Technical Support Engineer, Beijing Teamsun Technology Co., LTD Beijing, China May 2007 – Aug 2007
** Professional trained for UNIX system and Solaris server operation.
** Solved client’s problem on-site by trouble shooting frozen servers and replacing malfunctioned components.
* Research Assistant, Automation Academy, Beihang University Beijing, China Sep 2004 – May 2007
** Developed hardware-in-the-loop real-time flight control simulation system using four computers and rudder machines connecting via the optical fiber and the reflective memory cards.
** Developed autonomous identification of the position of the runway using image processing during self-landing.
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!!!! Education
* PHD, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Brigham Young University (BYU) Dec 2012
** President of Chinese Student and Scholar Association 2009-2010 at BYU
** Conducted events, e.g., “Chinese Spring Festival Celebration” (500 ptcs.), “Moon Festival Celebration” (200 ptcs.)
** Cooperatively conducted events, e.g., “Utah China 60th Anniversary Celebration” (600 ptcs.), and “BYU World Festival Expo”.
* M.S. and B.S. Electrical Engineering and Automation, Beihang University (BUAA), China, Apr 2007
** “Best Graduates” reward ( top 12 in 360 students)
** Scholarship and awards for “Triple-A” student (2001-2003)
** Class president (360 students)
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# Nichols, J. and Sun, L., "Autonomous Aerial Rendezvous of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems using A Towed Cable System", 43rd Annual Society of Flight Test Engineers Symposium, Fort Walton Beach, FL, USA, October, 2012. [[Attach:NicolsSun12.pdf|PDF]]
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# Nichols, J. and Sun, L., "Autonomous Aerial Rendezvous of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems using A Towed Cable System", 43rd Annual Society of Flight Test Engineers Symposium, Fort Walton Beach, FL, USA, October 2012. [[Attach:NicolsSun12.pdf|PDF]]
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# Nichols, J. and Sun, L., "Autonomous Aerial Rendezvous of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems using A Towed Cable System", 43rd Annual Society of Flight Test Engineers Symposium, Fort Walton Beach, FL, USA, October, 2012. [[Attach:NicolsSun12.pdf|PDF]]
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# Sun, L. and Beard, R. W., "Trajectory Tracking for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles with Autopilot in the Loop", American Control Conference, 2013, in review. [[Attach:SunBeard13.pdf|Preprint]]
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# Sun, L. and Beard, R. W., "Trajectory Tracking for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles with Autopilot in the Loop", American Control Conference, 2013, in review. [[Attach:ACC2013_draft_1.1.pdf|Preprint]]
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# Colton, M., Sun, L., Carlson, D., and Beard, R., "Multi-vehicle dynamics and control for aerial recovery of Miro Air Vehicles", Int. J. Vehicle Autonomous Systems, Vol. 9, 2011, pp. 78-107. [[Attach:ColtonSun11.pdf|PDF]]
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# Colton, M. B., Sun, L., Carlson, D. C., and Beard, R. W., "Multi-vehicle Dynamics and Control for Aerial Recovery of Micro Air Vehicles", Int. J. Vehicle Autonomous Systems, Vol. 9, 2011, pp. 78-107. [[Attach:ColtonSun11.pdf|PDF]]
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# Sun, L., Beard, R. W., "Trajectory Tracking for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles with Autopilot in the Loop", American Control Conference, 2013, in review. [[Attach:SunBeard13.pdf|Preprint]]
# Sun, L. and Beard, R. W., Towed-body Trajectory Tracking in Aerial Recovery ofMiro Air Vehicle in the presence of Wind, American Control Conference, San Francisco, CA, USA, 2011, pp. 3209-3214. [[Attach:SunBeard11.pdf|PDF]]
# Sun, L., Beard, R. W., and Colton, M. B., "Motionplanning and control for mothership-cable-drogue systems in Aerial Recovery of Miro Air Vehicles", American Control Conference, Baltimore, MD, USA, 2010, pp. 2101-2106. [[Attach:SunBeard10ACC.pdf|PDF]]
# Sun, L. and Beard, R. W., "Towed Body Altitude Stabilization and States Estimation in Aerial Recovery ofMiro Air Vehicles", AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference, Toronto, Ontario Canada, August 2010. [[Attach:SunBeard10GNC.pdf|PDF]]
# Sun, L.and Beard, R. W., Colton, M. B., McLain, T. W., “Dynamics and control of cable-drogue system in aerial recovery of micro air vehicles based on Gauss’s principle.” St. Louis, MO, USA: American Control Conference, June 2009, pp. 4729–4734. [[Attach:SunBeard09.pdf|PDF]]
# Sun, L. and Beard, R. W., Towed-body Trajectory Tracking in Aerial Recovery of
# Sun, L., Beard, R. W., and Colton, M. B., "Motion
# Sun, L. and Beard, R. W., "Towed Body Altitude Stabilization and States Estimation in Aerial Recovery of
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# Sun, L. and Beard, R. W., "Trajectory Tracking for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles with Autopilot in the Loop", American Control Conference, 2013, in review. [[Attach:SunBeard13.pdf|Preprint]]
# Sun, L. and Beard, R. W., "Towed-body Trajectory Tracking in Aerial Recovery of Micro Air Vehicle in the presence of Wind", American Control Conference, San Francisco, CA, USA, 2011, pp. 3209-3214. [[Attach:SunBeard11.pdf|PDF]]
# Sun, L., Beard, R. W., and Colton, M. B., "Motion Planning and Control for Mothership-cable-drogue Systems in Aerial Recovery of Micro Air Vehicles", American Control Conference, Baltimore, MD, USA, 2010, pp. 2101-2106. [[Attach:SunBeard10ACC.pdf|PDF]]
# Sun, L. and Beard, R. W., "Towed Body Altitude Stabilization and States Estimation in Aerial Recovery of Micro Air Vehicles", AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference, Toronto, Ontario Canada, August 2010. [[Attach:SunBeard10GNC.pdf|PDF]]
# Sun, L., Beard, R. W., and Colton, M. B., McLain, T. W., “Dynamics and Control of Cable-drogue System in Aerial Recovery of Micro Air Vehicles Based on Gauss’s Principle.” St. Louis, MO, USA: American Control Conference, June 2009, pp. 4729–4734. [[Attach:SunBeard09.pdf|PDF]]
# Sun, L. and Beard, R. W., "Towed-body Trajectory Tracking in Aerial Recovery of Micro Air Vehicle in the presence of Wind", American Control Conference, San Francisco, CA, USA, 2011, pp. 3209-3214. [[Attach:SunBeard11.pdf|PDF]]
# Sun, L., Beard, R. W., and Colton, M. B., "Motion Planning and Control for Mothership-cable-drogue Systems in Aerial Recovery of Micro Air Vehicles", American Control Conference, Baltimore, MD, USA, 2010, pp. 2101-2106. [[Attach:SunBeard10ACC.pdf|PDF]]
# Sun, L. and Beard, R. W., "Towed Body Altitude Stabilization and States Estimation in Aerial Recovery of Micro Air Vehicles", AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference, Toronto, Ontario Canada, August 2010. [[Attach:SunBeard10GNC.pdf|PDF]]
# Sun, L., Beard, R. W., and Colton, M. B., McLain, T. W., “Dynamics and Control of Cable-drogue System in Aerial Recovery of Micro Air Vehicles Based on Gauss’s Principle.” St. Louis, MO, USA: American Control Conference, June 2009, pp. 4729–4734. [[Attach:SunBeard09.pdf|PDF]]
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* PHD, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Brigham Young University (BYU) Aug 2012
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* PHD, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Brigham Young University (BYU) Dec 2012
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# Sun, L., Hedengren, J. D., and Beard, R. W., Optimal Trajectory Generation using Model Predictive Control for Aerially Towed Cable Systems, Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, 2013. [[Attach:sun_2013.pdf|Preprint]]
# Colton, M.B., Sun, L., Carlson, D.C. and Beard, R.W. (2011) “Multi-vehicle dynamics and control for aerial recovery of micro air vehicles”,Nos. 1/2, pp.78–107.
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# Sun, L., Hedengren, J. D., and Beard, R. W., "Optimal Trajectory Generation using Model Predictive Control for Aerially Towed Cable Systems", Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, 2013, in review. [[Attach:sun_2013.pdf|Preprint]]
# Colton, M., Sun, L., Carlson, D., and Beard, R., "Multi-vehicle dynamics and control for aerial recovery of Miro Air Vehicles", Int. J. Vehicle Autonomous Systems, Vol. 9, 2011, pp. 78-107. [[Attach:ColtonSun11.pdf|PDF]]
# Colton, M., Sun, L., Carlson, D., and Beard, R., "Multi-vehicle dynamics and control for aerial recovery of Miro Air Vehicles", Int. J. Vehicle Autonomous Systems, Vol. 9, 2011, pp. 78-107. [[Attach:ColtonSun11.pdf|PDF]]
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# LSun and R. W. Beard, “Towed body altitude stabilization and states estimation in aerial recovery of micro air vehicles.” Toronto, Ontario Canada: AIAA, Guidance, Navigation and Control Conference, August 2010.
L. Sun, R. W. Beard, and M. B. Colton, “Motion planning and control for mothership-cable-drogue systems in aerial recovery of micro air vehicles.” Baltimore, MD, USA: American Control Conference (ACC), 2010, pp. 2101 – 2106.
# LSun, R. W. Beard, M. B. Colton, and T. W. McLain., “Dynamics and control of cable-drogue system in aerial recovery of micro air vehicles based on gauss’s principle.” St. Louis, MO, USA: 2009 American Control Conference, June 2009, pp. 4729–4734.
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# Sun, L., Beard, R. W., "Trajectory Tracking for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles with Autopilot in the Loop", American Control Conference, 2013, in review. [[Attach:SunBeard13.pdf|Preprint]]
# Sun, L. and Beard, R. W., Towed-body Trajectory Tracking in Aerial Recovery of Miro Air Vehicle in the presence of Wind, American Control Conference, San Francisco, CA, USA, 2011, pp. 3209-3214. [[Attach:SunBeard11.pdf|PDF]]
# Sun, L., Beard, R. W., and Colton, M. B., "Motion planning and control for mothership-cable-drogue systems in Aerial Recovery of Miro Air Vehicles", American Control Conference, Baltimore, MD, USA, 2010, pp. 2101-2106. [[Attach:SunBeard10ACC.pdf|PDF]]
# Sun, L. and Beard, R. W., "Towed Body Altitude Stabilization and States Estimation in Aerial Recovery of Miro Air Vehicles", AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference, Toronto, Ontario Canada, August 2010. [[Attach:SunBeard10GNC.pdf|PDF]]
# Sun, L. and Beard, R. W., Colton, M. B., McLain, T. W., “Dynamics and control of cable-drogue system in aerial recovery of micro air vehicles based on Gauss’s principle.” St. Louis, MO, USA: American Control Conference, June 2009, pp. 4729–4734. [[Attach:SunBeard09.pdf|PDF]]
# Sun, L. and Beard, R. W., Towed-body Trajectory Tracking in Aerial Recovery of Miro Air Vehicle in the presence of Wind, American Control Conference, San Francisco, CA, USA, 2011, pp. 3209-3214. [[Attach:SunBeard11.pdf|PDF]]
# Sun, L., Beard, R. W., and Colton, M. B., "Motion planning and control for mothership-cable-drogue systems in Aerial Recovery of Miro Air Vehicles", American Control Conference, Baltimore, MD, USA, 2010, pp. 2101-2106. [[Attach:SunBeard10ACC.pdf|PDF]]
# Sun, L. and Beard, R. W., "Towed Body Altitude Stabilization and States Estimation in Aerial Recovery of Miro Air Vehicles", AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference, Toronto, Ontario Canada, August 2010. [[Attach:SunBeard10GNC.pdf|PDF]]
# Sun, L. and Beard, R. W., Colton, M. B., McLain, T. W., “Dynamics and control of cable-drogue system in aerial recovery of micro air vehicles based on Gauss’s principle.” St. Louis, MO, USA: American Control Conference, June 2009, pp. 4729–4734. [[Attach:SunBeard09.pdf|PDF]]
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* Experience: Autonomous system, Control systems, Optimal control, Motion planning, MATLAB, Simulink, C++, Solaris, UNIX, JAVA, OpenGL, Image processing, Computer vision, Simulation, UAV, UAS
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* Experience: Autonomous system, Control systems, Optimal control, Motion planning, MATLAB, Simulink, C++, Solaris, UNIX, JAVA, OpenGL, Image processing, Computer vision, Simulation, UAV, UAS
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# Sun, L., Hedengren, J. D., and Beard, R. W., Optimal Trajectory Generation using Model Predictive Control for Aerially Towed Cable Systems, Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, 2013. [[Attach:sun_2013.pdf|Preprint]]
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(:title Liang (Solomon) Sun - BYU PRISM Group:)
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* [[http://www.linkedin.com/pub/liang-solomon-sun/17/a0b/975|LinkedIn]]
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# L. Sun and R. W. Beard, “Towed-body trajectory tracking in aerial recovery of micro air vehicle in the presence of wind”, (San Francisco, CA, USA), pp. 3209-3214, American Control Conference (ACC), 2011.
# L. Sun and R. W. Beard, “Towed body altitude stabilization and states estimation in aerial recovery of micro air vehicles.” Toronto, Ontario Canada: AIAA, Guidance, Navigation and Control Conference, August 2010.
# L. Sun, R. W. Beard, and M. B. Colton, “Motion planning and control for mothership-cable-drogue systems in aerial recovery of micro air vehicles.” Baltimore, MD, USA: American Control Conference (ACC), 2010, pp. 2101 – 2106.
# L. Sun and R. W. Beard, “Towed body altitude stabilization and states estimation in aerial recovery of micro air vehicles.” Toronto, Ontario Canada: AIAA, Guidance, Navigation and Control Conference, August 2010.
# L. Sun, R. W. Beard, and M. B. Colton, “Motion planning and control for mothership-cable-drogue systems in aerial recovery of micro air vehicles.” Baltimore, MD, USA: American Control Conference (ACC), 2010, pp. 2101 – 2106.
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# L. Sun, R. W. Beard, and M. B. Colton, “Motion planning and control for mothership-cable-drogue systems in aerial recovery of micro air vehicles.” Baltimore, MD, USA: American Control Conference (ACC), 2010, pp. 2101 – 2106.
# L. Sun and R. W. Beard, “Towed body altitude stabilization and states estimation in aerial recovery of micro air vehicles.” Toronto, Ontario Canada: AIAA, Guidance, Navigation and Control Conference, August 2010.
# L. Sun and R. W. Beard, “Towed-body trajectory tracking in aerial recovery of micro air vehicle in the presence of wind”, (San Francisco, CA, USA), pp. 3209-3214, American Control Conference (ACC), 2011.
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* Experience: project management, autonomous system, control systems, optimal control, motion planning, MATLAB, Simulink, C++, Solaris, UNIX, JAVA, OpenGL, image processing, computer vision, simulation, UAV, UAS
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* Experience: Autonomous system, Control systems, Optimal control, Motion planning, MATLAB, Simulink, C++, Solaris, UNIX, JAVA, OpenGL, Image processing, Computer vision, Simulation, UAV, UAS
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# Colton, M.B., Sun, L., Carlson, D.C. and Beard, R.W. (2011) “Multi-vehicle dynamics and control for aerial recovery of micro air vehicles”, Int. J. Vehicle Autonomous Systems, Vol. 9, Nos. 1/2, pp.78–107.
* Conference Proceedings
# L. Sun, R. W. Beard, M. B. Colton, and T. W. McLain., “Dynamics and control of cable-drogue system in aerial recovery of micro air vehicles based on gauss’s principle.” St. Louis, MO, USA: 2009 American Control Conference, June 2009, pp. 4729–4734.
# L. Sun, R. W. Beard, and M. B. Colton, “Motion planning and control for mothership-cable-drogue systems in aerial recovery of micro air vehicles.” Baltimore, MD, USA: American Control Conference (ACC), 2010, pp. 2101 – 2106.
# L. Sun and R. W. Beard, “Towed body altitude stabilization and states estimation in aerial recovery of micro air vehicles.” Toronto, Ontario Canada: AIAA, Guidance, Navigation and Control Conference, August 2010.
# L. Sun and R. W. Beard, “Towed-body trajectory tracking in aerial recovery of micro air vehicle in the presence of wind”, (San Francisco, CA, USA), pp. 3209-3214, American Control Conference (ACC), 2011.
# Colton, M.B., Sun, L., Carlson, D.C. and Beard, R.W. (2011) “Multi-vehicle dynamics and control for aerial recovery of micro air vehicles”, Int. J. Vehicle Autonomous Systems, Vol. 9, Nos. 1/2, pp.78–107.
* Conference Proceedings
# L. Sun, R. W. Beard, M. B. Colton, and T. W. McLain., “Dynamics and control of cable-drogue system in aerial recovery of micro air vehicles based on gauss’s principle.” St. Louis, MO, USA: 2009 American Control Conference, June 2009, pp. 4729–4734.
# L. Sun, R. W. Beard, and M. B. Colton, “Motion planning and control for mothership-cable-drogue systems in aerial recovery of micro air vehicles.” Baltimore, MD, USA: American Control Conference (ACC), 2010, pp. 2101 – 2106.
# L. Sun and R. W. Beard, “Towed body altitude stabilization and states estimation in aerial recovery of micro air vehicles.” Toronto, Ontario Canada: AIAA, Guidance, Navigation and Control Conference, August 2010.
# L. Sun and R. W. Beard, “Towed-body trajectory tracking in aerial recovery of micro air vehicle in the presence of wind”, (San Francisco, CA, USA), pp. 3209-3214, American Control Conference (ACC), 2011.
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** Developed hardware-in-the-loop real-time flight control simulation system using four computers and rudder
machines connecting via the optical fiber and the reflective memory cards.
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** Developed hardware-in-the-loop real-time flight control simulation system using four computers and rudder machines connecting via the optical fiber and the reflective memory cards.
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* Experience: project management, autonomous system, control systems, optimal control, motion planning,
MATLAB, Simulink, C++, Solaris, UNIX, JAVA, OpenGL, image processing, computer vision, simulation, UAV, UAS
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* Experience: project management, autonomous system, control systems, optimal control, motion planning, MATLAB, Simulink, C++, Solaris, UNIX, JAVA, OpenGL, image processing, computer vision, simulation, UAV, UAS
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!! Liang (Solomon) Sun
!!!! Contact Information
* Email: sun.liang709@gmail.com
* LinkedIn
!!!! Education
* PHD, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Brigham Young University (BYU) Aug 2012
** President of Chinese Student and Scholar Association 2009-2010 at BYU
** Conducted events, e.g., “Chinese Spring Festival Celebration” (500 ptcs.), “Moon Festival Celebration” (200 ptcs.)
** Cooperatively conducted events, e.g., “Utah China 60th Anniversary Celebration” (600 ptcs.), and “BYU World Festival Expo”.
* M.S. and B.S. Electrical Engineering and Automation, Beihang University (BUAA), China, Apr 2007
** “Best Graduates” reward ( top 12 in 360 students)
** Scholarship and awards for “Triple-A” student (2001-2003)
** Class president (360 students)
!!!! Research Interests
* Unmanned Aerial Systems
** 7-year research experience in navigation, guidance and control of UAS
** 7-year experience in MATLAB; 5-year experience in C++
** Strong leadership skills: President of Chinese student association and Leader of academic teams
** Strong analytical and inter-personal skills
!!!! Publications
Coming soon...
!!!! Experience
* MAGICC Lab, Research Assistant and Team Leader, BYU Provo, UT Sep 2007 -- Present
** Led the project of “Autonomous Aerial Recovery of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV)” using a large towplane with a cable connecting to a recovery drogue controlled to match the flight pattern of the UAV.
** Dedicated to dynamic modeling, motion planning and control, simulation and flight testing.
** Developed 3D animation simulation using Simulink/MATLAB and OpenGL/C++.
** Outperformed other research teams (M.I.T. and Georgia Tech) and achieved the contract for phase II project.
** Implemented 60+ flights trails totaling 100+ hours of flight time.
** Conducted the team meetings biweekly, wrote proposals and reports and presented to the clients.
** Published one journal paper and presented and published four conference papers.
* Technical Support Engineer, Beijing Teamsun Technology Co., LTD Beijing, China May 2007 – Aug 2007
** Professional trained for UNIX system and Solaris server operation.
** Solved client’s problem on-site by trouble shooting frozen servers and replacing malfunctioned components.
* Research Assistant, Automation Academy, Beihang University Beijing, China Sep 2004 – May 2007
** Developed hardware-in-the-loop real-time flight control simulation system using four computers and rudder
machines connecting via the optical fiber and the reflective memory cards.
** Developed autonomous identification of the position of the runway using image processing during self-landing.
!!!! Interests and Awards
* Native speaker of Chinese (Mandarin); proficient in English
* Experience: project management, autonomous system, control systems, optimal control, motion planning,
MATLAB, Simulink, C++, Solaris, UNIX, JAVA, OpenGL, image processing, computer vision, simulation, UAV, UAS
!!!! Contact Information
* Email: sun.liang709@gmail.com
!!!! Education
* PHD, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Brigham Young University (BYU) Aug 2012
** President of Chinese Student and Scholar Association 2009-2010 at BYU
** Conducted events, e.g., “Chinese Spring Festival Celebration” (500 ptcs.), “Moon Festival Celebration” (200 ptcs.)
** Cooperatively conducted events, e.g., “Utah China 60th Anniversary Celebration” (600 ptcs.), and “BYU World Festival Expo”.
* M.S. and B.S. Electrical Engineering and Automation, Beihang University (BUAA), China, Apr 2007
** “Best Graduates” reward ( top 12 in 360 students)
** Scholarship and awards for “Triple-A” student (2001-2003)
** Class president (360 students)
!!!! Research Interests
* Unmanned Aerial Systems
** 7-year research experience in navigation, guidance and control of UAS
** 7-year experience in MATLAB; 5-year experience in C++
** Strong leadership skills: President of Chinese student association and Leader of academic teams
** Strong analytical and inter-personal skills
!!!! Publications
Coming soon...
!!!! Experience
* MAGICC Lab, Research Assistant and Team Leader, BYU Provo, UT Sep 2007 -- Present
** Led the project of “Autonomous Aerial Recovery of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV)” using a large towplane with a cable connecting to a recovery drogue controlled to match the flight pattern of the UAV.
** Dedicated to dynamic modeling, motion planning and control, simulation and flight testing.
** Developed 3D animation simulation using Simulink/MATLAB and OpenGL/C++.
** Outperformed other research teams (M.I.T. and Georgia Tech) and achieved the contract for phase II project.
** Implemented 60+ flights trails totaling 100+ hours of flight time.
** Conducted the team meetings biweekly, wrote proposals and reports and presented to the clients.
** Published one journal paper and presented and published four conference papers.
* Technical Support Engineer, Beijing Teamsun Technology Co., LTD Beijing, China May 2007 – Aug 2007
** Professional trained for UNIX system and Solaris server operation.
** Solved client’s problem on-site by trouble shooting frozen servers and replacing malfunctioned components.
* Research Assistant, Automation Academy, Beihang University Beijing, China Sep 2004 – May 2007
** Developed hardware-in-the-loop real-time flight control simulation system using four computers and rudder
machines connecting via the optical fiber and the reflective memory cards.
** Developed autonomous identification of the position of the runway using image processing during self-landing.
!!!! Interests and Awards
* Native speaker of Chinese (Mandarin); proficient in English
* Experience: project management, autonomous system, control systems, optimal control, motion planning,
MATLAB, Simulink, C++, Solaris, UNIX, JAVA, OpenGL, image processing, computer vision, simulation, UAV, UAS
