Professor
Supervisor of Doctorate Candidates
Supervisor of Master's Candidates
Main Positions:Professor
Smart Structures & Systems; Adaptive Robotic Technology; Vibration & Noise Control; System Dynamics
1. J. Yang#, S. Sun#*, X. Yang, Y. Ma, G. Yun, R. Chang, S. Tang, M. Nakano, Z. Li, H. Du, S. Zhang*, W. Li*, Equipping New SMA Artificial Muscles with Controllable MRF Exoskeletons for Robotic Manipulators and Grippers, IEEE/ASME Transactions On Mechatronics, 2022. (In press) (Corresponding author)
2. Yuhuai Wang; Jian Yang; Zexin Chen; Xinglong Gong; Haiping Du; Shiwu Zhang; Weihua Li; Shuaishuai Sun ; Investigation of a novel MRE metamaterial sandwich beam with real-time tunable band gap characteristics, Journal of Sound and Vibration , 2022, (Corresponding author)
3. X. He, J. Wu, S. Xuan, S. Sun, X. Gong, Stretchable and Recyclable Liquid Metal Droplets Embedded Elastomer Composite with High Mechanically Sensitive Conductivity, ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces 2022, 14, 7, 9597–9607.
4. Ning Gong, Jian Yang, Zhixiong Li, Donghong Ning, Hu Jin, Xinglong Gong, Weihua Li, Shiwu Zhang and Shuaishuai Sun, Development of a magnetorheological elastomer rubber joint with fail-safe characteristics for high-speed trains, Smart Mater. Struct. 31 045008 (Corresponding author)
5. Z Chen, S Sun, L Deng, J Yang, S Zhang, H Du, W Li, Investigation of a new metamaterial magnetorheological elastomer isolator with tunable vibration bandgaps, Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 170, 1 May 2022, 108806 (Corresponding author)
6. M.D. Christie, S. Sun*, L. Deng, et al. Real-Time Adaptive Leg-Stiffness for Roll Compensation via Magnetorheological Control in a Legged Robot. Smart Materials and Structures, 2022. (Corresponding author)
7. L Deng, S Sun, M Christie, D Ning, S Jin, H Du, S. Zhang, W Li, Investigation of a seat suspension installed with compact variable stiffness and damping rotary magnetorheological dampers, Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, Volume 171, 15 May 2022, 108802 (Corresponding author)
8. S. D. Jin, S. S. Sun, J. Yang, L. Deng, H. P. Du, and W. H. Li, "A hybrid MRE isolation system integrated with ball-screw inerter for vibration control," , Smart Mater Struct, vol. 31, no. 2, Feb 2022, doi: ARTN 025009
9. T. Hu, S. H. Xuan, Y. D. Gao, Q. Shu, Z. B. Xu, S. S. Sun, J. Li, and X. L. Gong, "Smart Refreshable Braille Display Device Based on Magneto-Resistive Composite with Triple Shape Memory," , Adv Mater Technol-Us, vol. 7, no. 1, Jan 2022, doi: ARTN 2100777
10. J. Y. Zhang, Y. Wang, H. M. Pang, S. S. Sun, Z. B. Xu, L. J. Shen, X. F. Cao, C. L. Sun, B. C. Wang, and X. L. Gong, "Flexible anisotropic magneto-sensitive elastomer films with out-of-plane particle chain for bionic actuator," , Compos Part a-Appl S, vol. 150, Nov 2021, doi: ARTN 106591
11. J. Y. Zhou, J. S. Zhang, M. Sang, S. Liu, F. Yuan, S. Wang, S. S. Sun, and X. L. Gong, "Advanced functional Kevlar composite with excellent mechanical properties for thermal management and intelligent safeguarding," , Chem Eng J, vol. 428, Jan 15 2022, doi: ARTN 131878
12. G. L. Yun, S. Y. Tang, H. D. Lu, T. Cole, S. S. Sun, J. Shu, J. H. Zheng, Q. T. Zhang, S. W. Zhang, M. D. Dickey, and W. H. Li, "Liquid Metal Hybrid Composites with High-Sensitivity and Large Dynamic Range Enabled by Micro- and Macrostructure Engineering," , Acs Appl Polym Mater, vol. 3, no. 10, pp. 5302-5315, Oct 8 2021, doi: 10.1021/acsapm.1c01111.
13. H. Zhang, H. P. Du, S. S. Sun, J. Zhao, D. H. Ning, W. H. Li, and Y. F. Wang, "A novel magneto-rheological fluid dual-clutch design for two-speed transmission of electric vehicles," , Smart Mater Struct, vol. 30, no. 7, Jul 2021, doi: ARTN 075035
14. X. F. Cao, S. H. Xuan, S. S. Sun, Z. B. Xu, J. Li, and X. L. Gong, "3D Printing Magnetic Actuators for Biomimetic Applications," , Acs Appl Mater Inter, vol. 13, no. 25, pp. 30127-30136, Jun 30 2021, doi: 10.1021/acsami.1c08252.
15. N. Gong, H. Jin, S. S. Sun, S. X. Mao, W. H. Li, and S. W. Zhang, "A bionic soft tongue driven by shape memory alloy and pneumatics," , Bioinspir Biomim, vol. 16, no. 5, Sep 2021, doi: ARTN 055008
16. Huan Zhang, Haiping Du, Shuaishuai Sun, Jin Zhao, Donghong Ning, Weihua Li and Yafei Wang, A novel magneto-rheological fluid dual-clutch design for two-speed transmission of electric vehicles, Smart Materials and Structures, 30(7), 075035, 2021
17. Dezheng Hua; Xinhua Liu; He Lu; Shuaishuai Sun; Miguel Angel Sotelo; Zhixiong Li; Weihua Li, Design, Fabrication and Testing of a Novel Ferrofluid Soft Capsule Robot, IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics, (accepted)
18. W Liu, Z Li, S Sun, H Du, MA Sotelo, Georeferencing kinematic modeling and error correction of terrestrial laser scanner for 3D scene reconstruction, Automation in Construction, 126, 103673, 2021.
19. Christie, Matthew; Sun, Shuaishuai; Quenzer-Hohmuth, Joshua; Deng, Lei; Du, Haiping; Li, Weihua, A Magnetorheological Fluid Based Planetary Gear Transmission for Mechanical Power-Flow Control, Smart Materials and Structures,30(4), 045013,2021 (Corresponding author) Q1
20. Design a Novel Target to Improve Positioning Accuracy of Autonomous Vehicular Navigation System in GPS Denied Environments，IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, 17(11), 7575 – 7588, 2021 (Corresponding author) Q1
21. Experimental study of a variable stiffness seat suspension installed with a compact rotary MR damper, frontier in materials, 8:594843. doi: 10.3389/fmats.2021.594843. (Corresponding author)
22. S Jin, L Deng, J Yang, S Sun, D Ning, Z Li, H Du, WH Li，A smart passive MR damper with a hybrid powering system for impact mitigation: An experimental study, Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures (in press), (Corresponding author)
23. Hua, Dezheng; Liu, Xinhua; Sun, Shuaishuai; Li, Zengqiang; Li, Zhixiong; Li, Weihua, Precise Locomotion Controller Design for a Novel Magnetorheological Fluid Robot Based on Improved Gray Wolf Optimization Algorithm, Smart Materials and Structures (accepted on 15/12/2020). (Corresponding author ) Q1
24. X Zhu, D Ning, Z Hao, H Huang, YZ Sun, H Jia, S Sun, T Yan, W Li, Modelling and experimental evaluation of a variable stiffness MR suspension with self-powering capability, Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures, 1045389X20986994 (Corresponding author)
25. M. Nakano, J. Yang, S. Sun, A. Totsuka, A. Fukukita, Development and Damping Properties of a Seismic Linear Motion Damper with MR Fluid Porous Composite Rotary Brake, Smart Materials and Structures, (accepted on 1/9/2020). Q1
26. D. Ning, M. Christie, S. Sun, H. Du, W. Li, Y. Wang, A controllable mechanical motion rectifier-based semi-active magnetorheological inerter for vibration control, Smart Materials and Structures, (accepted on 28/8/2020). Q1
27. X. Jiang, T. Yan, J. Zhu, B. He, W. Li, H. Du & S. Sun, Densely Connected Deep Extreme Learning Machine Algorithm, Cognitive Computation, Online First, 2020.
28. W. Li, W. Li, H. Du, D. Ning, W. Li, S. Sun, J. Wei, Event-triggered H∞ control for active seat suspension systems based on relaxed conditions for stability, Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 149, 107210, 2020. Q1
29. T. Jin, Z. Liu, S. Sun, Z. Ren, L. Deng, D. Ning, H. Du, and W. Li, Theoretical and experimental investigation of a stiffness-controllable suspension for railway vehicles to avoid resonance, Journal of Mechanical Sciences, 187, 105901, 2020. (Corresponding author) q1
30. J. Yang, D. Ning, S. Sun, J. Zheng, H. Lu, M. Nakano, S. Zhang, H. Du, W. Li, A Semi-active Suspension Using a Magnetorheological Damper with Nonlinear Negative-Stiffness Component, Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 147, 107071, 2020. (Corresponding author) q1
31. B. Yang, S. Chen, S. Sun, L. Deng, Z. Li, W. Li, H. Li, Vibration suppression of tunnel boring machines using non-resonance approach, Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 145, 106969, 2020. (Corresponding author)q1
32. L. Tu, D. Ning, S. Sun, W. Li, H. Huang, M. Dong, and H. Du, A novel negative stiffness magnetic spring design for vehicle seat suspension system, Mechatronics, 68, 102370, 2020. Q1
33. D. Hua, X, Liu, S. Sun, M. Sotelo, Z. Li, and W. Li, A Magnetorheological Fluid Filled Soft Crawling Robot with Magnetic Actuation, IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics, (accepted on 8/4/2020).
34. S. Tang, Y. Yu, S. Sun, Z. Li, T. Sarkodie-Gyan and W. Li, Design and experimental evaluation of a new modular underactuated multi-fingered robot hand, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, (accepted).
35. J. Yang, M. D. Christie, S. Sun, D. Ning, M. Nakano, Z. Li, H. Du, and W. H. Li, Integration of an omnidirectional self-powering component to an MRE isolator towards a smart passive isolation system, Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 144, 106853, 2020. (Corresponding author) q1
36. W. Liu, S. Sun, Z. Li, S. Ge, M. A. Sotelo, W. Li, Compensation of Geometric Parameter Errors for Terrestrial Laser Scanner by Integrating Intensity Correction, IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing, in press, 2020.
37. W. Li, H. Du, Z. Feng, D. Ning, W. Li, S. Sun, L. Tu, J. Wei, Singular system based approach for active vibration control of vehicle seat suspension, Journal of Dynamic Systems, Measurement and Control, 142, 091003, 2020. 1.304/Q3
38. Y. Wang, S. Pang, H, Jin, M. Xu, S. Sun, W. Li, S. Zhang, Development of a Biomimetic Scallop Robot Capable of Jet Propulsion, Bioinspiration & Biomimetics, 15, 036008, 2020.
39. X. Liu, N. Wang, K. Wang, S. Chen, S. Sun, Z. Li, W. Li, A New AI-Surrogate Model for Dynamics Analysis of a Magnetorheological Damper in the Semi-Active Seat Suspension, Smart Materials and Structures, 29, 037001, 2020.
40. N. Wang, X. Liu, Z. Li, S. Sun, G. Krolczyk, W. Li, Microscopic Characteristics of Magnetorheological Fluids Subjected to Magnetic Fields, Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, 501, 166443, 2020.
41. J. Yang; S. Sun*; N. Guo; D. Ning; M. Nakano; Z. Li; H. Du; S. Zhang; W. Li*, Development of a smart rubber joint for train using shear thickening fluids, Smart Materials and Structures, 29, 055036, 2020. (Corresponding author)
42. D. Ning, H. Du, N. Zhang, S. Sun, W. Li, Controllable electrically interconnected suspension system for improving vehicle vibration performance, IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics, 25, 859-871, 2020.
43. T. Jin*, Z. Liu, S. Sun*; Z. Ren, L. Deng, B. Yang, M. Christie, W. Li, Development and Evaluation of a Versatile Semi-active Suspension System for High-Speed Railway Vehicles, Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 135, 106338, 2020.1. (Corresponding author)
44. W. Liu, Z. Li, Y. Li, S. Sun, M. Sotelo, Using Weighted Total Least Squares and 3D Conformal Coordinate Transformation to Improve the Accuracy of Mobile Laser Scanning, IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing, 58, 203-217, 2020.
45. M. Christie, S. Sun*, L. Deng, D. Ning, H. Du, S. Zhang*, W. Li, The Variable Resonance Magnetorheological Pendulum Tuned Mass Damper: Mathematical Modelling and Seismic Experimental Studies, Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures, 31, 263-276, 2020. (Corresponding author)
46. J. Yu, X. Dong, S. Sun, W. Li, Comparison of dynamic models based on backbone curve for rotary magneto-rheological damper, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science,234, 2732-2740, 2020. IF:1.386
47. S. Sun*, J. Yang, T. Yildirim, D. Ning, X. Zhu, H. Du, S.W. Zhang*, M. Nakano and W.H. Li, A magnetorheological elastomer rail damper for wideband attenuation of rail noise and vibration, Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures, 31, 220-228, 2020.
48. X. J. Zhu, L. Deng, S. Sun*, T. H. Yan, J.Q. Yu, Z. S. Ma, W. H. Li, Development of a stiffness variable MR damper with self-powered generation capability, Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures, 31, 209-219, 2020. (Corresponding author)
49. G. Yun, S. Tang, S. Sun, D. Yuan, Q. Zhao, L. Deng, S. Yan, H. Du, M. D. Dickey, W. Li, Liquid Metal-filled Magnetorheological Elastomer with Positive Piezoconductivity, Nature Communications, 10, 1300, 2019.3.
50. Y. Li, Z. Hu, Z. Li, Y. Cai, S. Sun, J. Zhou, A Single-Shot Pose Estimation Approach for a 2D Laser Rangefinder, Measurement Science and Technology, 31, 025105, 2019.11. IF：1.857
51. D. Ning, S. Sun, H. Du, W. Li, N. Zhang, M. Zheng, L. Luo, An electromagnetic variable inertance device for seat suspension vibration control, Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 133, 106259, 2019.1.
52. D. Ning, H. Du, S. Sun, M. Zheng, W. Li, N. Zhang, Z. Jia, An electromagnetic variable stiffness device for semi-active seat suspension vibration control, IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 133, 106259, 2019.
53. B. Yang, S. Sun*, L. Deng, T. Jin, W. Li, H. Li*, Vibration control of a tunnel boring machine using adaptive magnetorheological damper, Smart Materials and Structures, 28, 115012, 2019.10. (Corresponding author)
54. WI. Liu, Z. Li, S. Sun, R. Malekian, Z. Ma, W. Li, Improving positioning accuracy of the mobile laser scanning in GPS-denied environments: An experimental case study, IEEE Sensors Journal, 19, 10753 – 10763, 2019.7.
55. J. Yang, S. Sun*, D. Ning, Z. Li, L. Deng, M. Christie, H. Du, S. Zhang*, W. Li, Development and evaluation of a highly adaptive MRF-based absorber with a large effective frequency range, Smart Materials and Structures, 28, 105003, 2019.8. (Corresponding author)
56. D. Ning, H. Du, S. Sun, W. Li, N. Zhang, M. Dong, A novel electrical variable stiffness device for vehicle seat suspension control with mismatched disturbance compensation, IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics, 4, 2019 – 2030, 2019.7.
57. M. Christie, S. Sun*, D. Ning, H. Du, S. Zhang*, W. Li, A Highly Stiffness-Adjustable Robot Leg for Enhancing Locomotive Performance, Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 126, 458-468, 2019.7. (Corresponding author)
58. W. Li, H. Du, H. Zhang, D. Ning, S. Sun, W. Li, Y. Wang, Design and testing of a novel two-way controllable overrunning clutch-based magneto-rheological brake, Smart Materials and Structures, 28, 095013, 2019.8.
59. D. Ning, S. Sun, J. Yu, M. Zheng, H. Du, N. Zhang, A rotary variable admittance device and its application in vehicle seat suspension vibration control, Journal of the Franklin Institute. 356(14), 7873-7895, 2019.9.
60. L. Deng, S. Sun*, M. Christie, J. Yang, D. Ning, X. Zhu, H. Du, S. Zhang*, and W. Li, Experimental testing and modelling of a rotary variable stiffness and damping shock absorber using magnetorheological technology, Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures, 30(10), 1453-1465, 2019.6. (Corresponding author)
61. H. Huang, S. Sun, S. Chen, W. Li, Numerical and experimental studies on a new variable stiffness and damping magnetorheological fluid damper, Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures, 30(11), 1639-1652, 2019.7.
62. L. Yuan, S. Sun, Z. Pan, D. Ding, O. Gienke, W. Li, Mode Coupling Chatter Suppression for Robotic Machining Using Semi-active Magnetorheological Elastomers Absorber, Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 117, 221-237, 2019.2.
63. M. Christie, S. Sun*, L. Deng, D. Ning, H. Du, S. Zhang*, W. Li, A Variable Resonance Magnetorheological-Fluid-Based Pendulum Tuned Mass Damper for Seismic Vibration Suppression, Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 2019.2, 116, 530-544. (Corresponding author)
64. Z. Yang, L. Tang, M. Xie, S. Sun, W. Li, K. Aw, Soft magneto-sensitive elastomer and polyvinylidene fluoride polymer based nonlinear piezoelectric energy harvesting: design, modelling and experiment, Smart Materials and Structures, 2018.12, 28(4), 015031.
65. Y. Yang, S. Sun, S. Y. Tang, W. Li, & S. Zhang, Viscoelastic properties of gallium-indium alloy, Applied Rheology, 2019.9, 28, 201842903.
66. S. Sun, X. Tang, J. Yang, D. Ning, H. Du, S. Zhang, W. Li, A new generation of magnetorheological vehicle suspension system with tunable stiffness and damping characteristics, IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, 15(8), 4696 – 4708, 2019.8.
67. L. Ren #, S. Sun #, G. Casillas-Garcia, M. Nancarrow, G. Peleckis, M. Turdy; K. Du, X. Xu, W. Li, L. Jiang, S. Dou, Y. Du, Liquid Metal-based Magnetoactive Slurry for Stimuli-responsive Mechanically Adaptive Electrodes，Advanced Materials, 2018.7, 30(35), 1802595. (Co-first author with L. Ren)
68. D. Ning, S. Sun, H. Du, W. Li, W. Li, Control of a multiple-DOF vehicle seat suspension with roll and vertical vibration, Journal of Sound and Vibration, 2018.12, 435, 170-191.
69. L. Yuan, Z. Pan, D. Ding, S. Sun, W. Li, A Review on Chatter in Robotic Machining Process Regarding Both Regenerative and Mode Coupling Mechanism, IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics, 2018.10, 23(5), 2240 - 2251.
70. Z. Jing, S. Sun, Y. Ouyang, S. Zhang, W. Li, J. Zheng, Design and modelling analysis of a changeable stiffness robotic leg working with magnetorheological technology, Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures, 2018.12, 29, 3725-3736.
71. J. Yang, S. Sun*, J. Chi, D. Ning, H. Du, S. Zhang*, W. Li, S. Mao, Development and evaluation of an MRE-based absorber with two individually controllable natural frequencies, Smart Materials and Structures, 2018.7, 27, 095002. ( ) (featured article) Corresponding Author
72. Z. Yang, L. Tang, M. Xie, S. Sun, W. Li, K. Aw, Broadband Nonlinear Behaviour of a Soft Magneto-Sensitive Elastomer Cantilever under Low Frequency and Low Magnitude Excitation, Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures, 2018.9, 29(15), 3165-3184.
73. D. Ning, S. Sun, H. Du, W. Li, B. Zhang, An innovative two-layer multiple-DOF seat suspension for vehicle whole body vibration control, IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics, 2018.8, 23(4), 1787-1799.
74. D. Ning, S. Sun, W. F. Li, H, Du, W. H. Li, An energy saving variable damping seat suspension system with regeneration capability, IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 2018.10, 65(10), 8080 - 8091.
75. D. Ning, S. Sun, H. Du, W. Li, N. Zhang, Vibration control of an energy regenerative seat suspension with variable external resistance, Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 2018.6, 106, 94-113.
76. D. Ning, S. Sun, H. Du, W. Li, Integrated active and semi-active control for seat suspension of a heavy duty vehicle, Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures, 2018.1, 29(1), 91-100.
77. S. Sun, J. Yang, T. Yildirim, H. Du, G. Alici, S. Zhang, W. Li, Development of a nonlinear adaptive absorber based on magnetorheological elastomer, Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures, 2018.1, 29(2), 194-204.
78. S. Sun, J. Yang, H. Du, W. Li, Overcoming the conflict requirement between high-speed stability and curving trafficability of the train using an innovative magnetorheological elastomer rubber joint, Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures, 2018.1, 29(2), 214-222.
79. S. Sun, J. Yang, H.P. Du, S.W. Zhang, T. Yan, M. Nakano, and W.H. Li, Development of magnetorheological elastomers-based tuned mass damper for building protection from seismic events, Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures, 2018.5, 29(8), 1777-1789.
80. S. Tang, X. Zhang, S. Sun, D. Yuan, Q. Zhao, S. Yan, L. Deng, G. Yun, J. Zhang, S. Zhang, and W.H. Li, Versatile microfluidic platforms enabled by novel magnetorheological elastomer microactuators, Advanced Functional Materials, 2017.12, 28.8, 1705484.
81. T. Yildirim, J. Zhang, S. Sun, G. Alici, S. Zhang, W. Li, Experimental nonlinear model identification of a highly nonlinear resonator, Journal of Vibration and Acoustics-Transactions of the ASME, 2018.6, 140(3), 034502.
82. T. Yildirim, J. Zhang; S. Sun, G. Alici, S. Zhang, W. Li, Design of an enhanced wideband energy harvester using a parametrically excited array, Journal of Sound and Vibration, 2017.12, 410, 416-428.
83. S. Sun, T. Yildirim, J. Wu, J. Yang, H. Du, S. Zhang, W. Li, Design and verification of a hybrid nonlinear-MRE vibration absorber for controllable broadband performance, Smart Materials and Structures, 2017.8, 26, 095039.
84. S. Sun, D. Ning, J. Yang, H. Du, S. Zhang, W. Li, M. Nakano, Development of an MR seat suspension with self-powered generation capability, Smart Materials and Structures, 2017.7, 26, 085025.
85. D. Ning, S. Sun, L. Wei, B. Zhang, H. Du, W. Li, Vibration reduction of seat suspension using observer based terminal sliding mode control with acceleration data fusion, Mechatronics, 2017.6, 44, 71-83.
86. D. Ning, S. Sun, F. Zhang, H. Du, W. Li, B. Zhang, Disturbance observer based Takagi-Sugeno fuzzy control for an active seat suspension, Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 2017.9, 93, 515-530.
87. B. Harris #, S. Sun#, and W.H. Li, Improving Stability and Curving Passing Performance for Railway Vehicles with a Variable Stiffness MRF Rubber Joint, Smart Materials and Structures, 2017.2, 26, 035055. (Co-first author with B. Harris) (featured article)
88. X. Tang, S. Sun, Z.W. Xing, H. Du, and W.H. Li, Takagi-Sugeno fuzzy control for a semi-active vehicle suspension system with a magnetorheological damper and experimental validation, IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics, 2017.10, 22(1), 291-300.
89. M.D. Christie, S. Sun, D.H. Ning, S.W. Zhang, and W.H. Li, A torsional MRE joint for a C-shaped robotic leg, Smart Materials and Structures, 2017.11, 26, 015002.
90. G. Hu, Y. Lu, S. Sun, W. H. Li, Development of a self-sensing magnetorheological damper with magnets in-line coil mechanism, Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, 2017.3, 255, 71-78.
91. S. Sun, J. Yang, W.H. Li, H. Du, G. Alici, T.H. Yan, and M. Nakano, Development of an isolator working with magnetorheological elastomers and fluids, Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 2017.11, 83, 371-384.
92. D. Ning, S. Sun, H. Li, H. Du, and W.H. Li, Active control of an innovative seat suspension system with acceleration measurement based friction estimation, Journal of Sound and Vibration, 2016.12, 384, 28-44.
93. D. Ning, S. Sun, J. Zhang, H. Du, W. Li and X. Wang, An active seat suspension design for vibration control of heavy duty vehicles, Low Frequency Noise, Vibration & Active Control, 2016, 35, 264-278.
94. G. Hu, Y. Lu, S. Sun and W. Li, Performance analysis of a magnetorheological damper with energy harvesting ability, Shock and Vibration, 2016, 2959763.
95. S. Sun, D. Ning, J. Yang, H. Du, S.W. Zhang, and W.H. Li, A seat suspension with a rotary magnetorheological damper for heavy duty vehicles, Smart Materials & Structures, 2016.9, 25, 105032.
96. M. Przybylski, S. Sun, and W.H. Li, Development and characterization of a multi-layer magnetorheological elastomer isolator based on a Halbach array, Smart Materials and Structures, 2016.9, 25, 105015.
97. N. Jiang, S. Sun, Y.M. Ouyang, M. Xu, W.H. Li, and S.W. Zhang, A highly adaptive magnetorheological fluid robotic leg for efficient terrestrial locomotion, Smart Materials and Structures, 2016.8, 25, 095019. (2016 highlights, featured article)
98. S. Sun, J. Yang, W.H. Li, H.X. Deng, H. Du, G. Alici, and T.H. Yan, An innovative MRE absorber with double natural frequencies for wide frequency bandwidth vibration absorption, Smart Materials and Structures, 2016.4, 25, 055035.
99. J. Yang, S. Sun, T.F. Tian, W.H. Li, H. Du, G. Alici, and M. Nakano, Development of a novel multi-layer MRE isolator for suppression of building vibrations under seismic events, Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 2016.3, 70-71, 811-820.
100. Z. Xing, M. Yu, S. Sun, J. Fu, and W.H. Li, A hybrid magnetorheological elastomer-fluid (MRE-F) isolation mount: development and experimental validation, Smart Materials and Structures, 2015.12, 25, 015026.
101. S. Sun, H.X. Deng, H. Du, W.H. Li, J. Yang, G.P. Liu, G. Alici, and T.H. Yan, A Compact Variable Stiffness and Damping Shock Absorber for Vehicle Suspension, IEEE-ASME Transactions on Mechatronics, 2015.4, 20, 2621-2629.
102. J. Yang, S. Sun, W.H. Li, H. Du, G. Alici, and M. Nakano, Development of a linear damper working with Magnetorheological Shear Thickening Fluids, Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures, 2015.9, 26(14), 1811-1817.
103. S. Sun, J. Yang, H. Du, W. H. Li, G. Alici, H.X. Deng, and M. Nakano, Horizontal vibration reduction of a seat suspension using negative changing stiffness magnetorheological elastomer isolators, International Journal of Vehicle Design, 2015.8, 68(1-3), 104-118.
104. S. Sun, H. Deng, J. Yang, W.H. Li, H. Du, and G. Alici, Performance evaluation and comparison of Mgnetorheological elastomer absorbers working in shear and squeeze modes, Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures, 2015.9, 26(14), 1757-1763.
105. S. Sun, J. Yang, W.H. Li, H.X. Deng, H. Du, and G. Alici, Development of an MRE adaptive tuned vibration absorber with self-sensing capability, Smart Materials and Structures, 2015.8, 24, 095012.
106. S. Sun, J. Yang, W.H. Li, H. Deng, H. Du, and G. Alici, Development of a novel variable stiffness and damping magnetorheological fluid damper, Smart Materials and Structures, 2015.7, 24, 085021.
107. S. Sun, H.X. Deng, H. Du, W.H. Li, G. Alici, and M. Nakano, An Adaptive Tuned Vibration Absorber Based on Multilayered MR Elastomers, Smart Materials and Structures, 2015.3, 24, 045045. (2016 most cited paper)
108. J. Yang, S. Sun, H. Du, W.H. Li, G. Alici, H.X. Deng, A novel magnetorheological elastomer isolator with negative changing stiffness for vibration reduction, Smart Materials and Structures, 2014, 23, 105023.
109. S. Sun, Y. Chen, T.F. Tian, H.X. Deng, W.H. Li, H. Du, and G. Alici, The Development of an Adaptive Tuned Magnetorheological Elastomer Absorber Working in Squeeze Mode, Smart Materials & Structures, 2014, 23, 075009.
110. S. Sun, H.X. Deng, W.H. Li, H.P. Du, Y.Q. Ni, and J. Yang, Improving the critical speeds of high-speed trains using magnetorheological technology, Smart Materials and Structures, 2013, 22, 115012. (featured article, issue cover, 2013 Highlight).
111. J. Yang, H. Du, W.H. Li, Y.C. Li, J.C. Li, S. Sun, and H.X. Deng, Experimental study and modeling of a novel magnetorheological elastomer isolator, Smart Materials and Structures, 2013, 22, 117001.
112. Q. Xu, H.P. Du, B. He, T.H. Yan, W.H. Li, S. Sun, A Novel Reaching Law for Sliding Mode Control of Uncertain Discrete-Time Systems, Mathematical Problems in Engineering, Volume 2018, Article ID 6158492.
113. J. Yang, S. Sun, H. Du, G. Alici, T. Yan, and W. Li, Fabrication and characterization of magnetorheological shear-stiffened elastomers, Frontiers in Materials, 2014, 1:22.
114. G. Yun, S. Tang, Q. Zhao, Y. Zhang, H. Lu, D. Yuan, S. Sun, L. Deng, M. D. Dickey, W. Li, Liquid Metal Composites with Anisotropic and Unconventional Piezoconductivity, Matter, 3, 824-841, 2020.
115. Z. Li, F. Liu, S. Sun, T. Sarkodie-Gyan, and W. Li, Decoupling of Multiple Concurrent Faults for Diagnosing Coal-cutter Gearboxes: An Extensive Experimental Investigation with Multi-Channel Sensor Measurements, ASME Journal of Nondestructive Evaluation, Diagnostics and Prognostics of Engineering Systems, 2(4): 041001, 2019.
1. Shuaishuai Sun, Jian Yang, Masami Nakano, The applications of Magnetorheological technology on locomotive robots, Autumn Conference of Japan Fluid Power System Society (JFPS), Toyama, 20th-22th November, 2019.
2. Jian Yang, Shuaishuai Sun, Masami Nakano, Innovations in Magnetorheological Tuned Mass Damper Technologies, Autumn Conference of Japan Fluid Power System Society (JFPS), Toyama, 20th-22th November, 2019.
3. Jian Yang, Shuaishuai Sun, Masami Nakano, and Weihua Li, Integration of an Omnidirectional Self-powering Component to an MRE Isolator towards a Smart Passive Isolation System, 16th International Conference on Flow Dynamics, Nov. 6-8, 2019, Sendai, Japan.
4. Jian Yang, Shuaishuai Sun, Masami Nakano, Weihua Li, An Innovative Smart – Passive Isolation System with Self-powering Component, 17th International Conference on Electrorheological Fluids and Magnetorheological Suspensions, Dec. 15-20, 2019, Wollongong, Australia.
5. Shuaishuai Sun, Jian Yang, Weihua Li, and Masami Nakano, Development of an Innovative Rubber Joint for Train Using Shear Thickening Fluids, 16th International Conference on Flow Dynamics, Nov. 6-8, 2019, Sendai, Japan.
6. Shuaishuai Sun, Jian Yang, Masami Nakano, Weihua Li, Development of New Generation Prosthetic Fingers with Fast Responsive SMA Artificial Muscles and MR Joints, 17th International Conference on Electrorheological Fluids and Magnetorheological Suspensions, Dec. 15-20, 2019, Wollongong, Australia.
7. W. Li, S. Sun, M. Christie, Innovative tuned mass damper based on magnetorheological technologies, 11th Asian-Australasian Conference on Composite Materials, Cairns, 29th July – 1st August, 2018.
8. S. Sun, J. Yang, W. Li, A broadband energy harvester with an MRE-piezoelectric hybrid beam, 11th Asian-Australasian Conference on Composite Materials, Cairns, 29th July – 1st August, 2018.
9. W. Li, S. Sun, J. Yang, Development of magnetorheological elastomers based tuned mass damper for building protection from seismic events, The 7th World Conference on Structural Control and Monitoring, 7WCSCM, July 22-25, 2018, Qingdao, China.
10. S. Sun, W. Li, J. Yang, Building protection from seismic events using stiffness softening MRE isolators, The 7th World Conference on Structural Control and Monitoring, 7WCSCM, July 22-25, 2018, Qingdao, China.
11. J. Yu, X. Dong, S. Sun, W. Li, Hysteretic Model of a Rotary Magnetorheological Damper in Helical Flow Mode, First International Conference on Intelligent Manufacturing and Internet of Things and 5th International Conference on Computing for Sustainable Energy and Environment, IMIOT and ICSEE 2018, Chongqing, China, September 21-23, 2018, Proceedings, Part II.
12. M. Christie, S. Sun, H. Du, W. Li, Novel Magnetorheological Variable Stiffness Robot Legs for Improved Locomotion Performance, 16th International Conference on Electrorheological Fluids and Magnetorheological Suspensions, (Jul. 16-19, 2018), College Park, MD, USA.
13. M. Christie, S. Sun, H. Du, W. Li, Novel Innovations in Magnetorheological Tuned Mass Damper Technologies, 16th International Conference on Electrorheological Fluids and Magnetorheological Suspensions, (Jul. 16-19, 2018), College Park, MD, USA.
14. S. Sun, W. Li, An MRE-based rail damper for wideband attenuation of rail noise, 16th International Conference on Electrorheological Fluids and Magnetorheological Suspensions, (Jul. 16-19, 2018), College Park, MD, USA.
15. L. Yuan, S. Sun, Z. Pan, and W. Li, Chatter suppression for robotic machining using semi-active magnetorheological elastomers absorber, 16th International Conference on Electrorheological Fluids and Magnetorheological Suspensions, (Jul. 16-19, 2018), College Park, MD, USA.
16. X. Zhu, S. Sun, and W. Li Development of a variable stiffness MR vehicle suspension with self-powered generation capability, 16th International Conference on Electrorheological Fluids and Magnetorheological Suspensions, (Jul. 16-19, 2018), College Park, MD, USA.
17. S. Sun, W. Li, J. Yang, W. Li, Building protection from seismic events using stiffness controllable MRE isolators, 6th International Conference on Design and Analysis of Protective Structures (DAPS 2017), 29th November – 1st December 2017.
18. S. Sun, D. Ning, W. Li, Development of magnetorheological elastomers based tuned mass damper for building protection from seismic events, 6th International Conference on Design and Analysis of Protective Structures (DAPS 2017), 29th November – 1st December 2017.
19. S. Sun, X. Tang, W. Li, H. Du, Advanced vehicle suspension with variable stiffness and damping MR damper, IEEE-ICM 2017 Australia International Conference on Mechatronics, (Feb. 13-15, 2017), Gippsland, Australia.
20. S. Sun, X. Tang, J. Yang, W. Li, Masami Nakano, Experimental verification of an advanced vehicle suspension with variable stiffness and damping MR damper, Proc. of the 14th Int. Conf. on Flow Dynamics (ICFD2017), (Nov. 1-3, 2017), Sendai, Miyagi, Japan.
21. S. Sun, T. Yildirim, W. H. Li, and Masami Nakano, A smart-passive nonlinearly broadband magnetorheological elastomer vibration energy harvester, Proc. of the 14th Int. Conf. on Flow Dynamics (ICFD2017), (Nov. 1-3, 2017), Sendai, Miyagi, Japan.
22. S. Sun, W. Li, Masami Nakano, Overcoming the conflict requirement between high speed stability and curving trafficability of the train using an innovative MRE rubber joint, Proc. of the 14th Int. Conf. on Flow Dynamics (ICFD2017), (Nov. 1-3, 2017), Sendai, Miyagi, Japan.
23. W. Li, S. Sun, J. Yang, H. Du, H. Deng, G. Alici, Development of a new nonlinear adaptive absorber based on magnetorheological elastomer, 15th International Conference on Electrorheological Fluids and Magnetorheological Suspensions, (Jul. 4-8, 2016), Incheon, Korea.
24. D. Ning, S. Sun, H. Du, W. Li, Integrated active and semi-active control for seat suspension of a heavy duty vehicle, 15th International Conference on Electrorheological Fluids and Magnetorheological Suspensions, (Jul. 4-8, 2016), Incheon, Korea.
25. X. Tang, S. Sun, Z.W. Xing, H. Du, and W.H. Li, Takagi-Sugeno fuzzy control for a semi-active vehicle suspension system with a magnetorheological damper and experimental validation, , 15th International Conference on Electrorheological Fluids and Magnetorheological Suspensions, (Jul. 4-8, 2016), Incheon, Korea.
26. S. Sun, J. Yang, W. Li, H. Deng, H. Du, G. Alici, T. Yan, An innovative MRE absorber with double natural frequencies for wide frequency bandwidth vibration absorption, 15th International Conference on Electrorheological Fluids and Magnetorheological Suspensions, (Jul. 4-8, 2016), Incheon, Korea.
27. S. Sun, W. Li, An MRE-based rail damper for wideband attenuation of rail noise, 15th International Conference on Electrorheological Fluids and Magnetorheological Suspensions, (Jul. 4-8, 2016), Incheon, Korea.
28. S. Sun, W. Li, Development of a novel variable stiffness and damping magnetorheological fluid damper , Proc. of the 13th Int. Conf. on Flow Dynamics (ICFD2016), (Oct. 10-12, 2016), Sendai, Miyagi, Japan, Paper ID: CRF-65, pp.132-133.
29. S. Sun, W.H. Li, M. Nakano, Development of a New Nonlinear Adaptive Absorber Based on Magnetorheological Elastomer, Proc. of the 13th Int. Conf. on Flow Dynamics (ICFD2016), (Oct. 10-12, 2016), Sendai, Miyagi, Japan, Paper ID: OS12-1, pp.474-475.
30. S. Sun, D. Ning, J. Yang, H. Du, W.H. Li, A Seat Suspension with a Rotary Magnetorheological Damper for Heavy Duty Vehicles, Proc. of the 13th Int. Conf. on Flow Dynamics (ICFD2016), (Oct. 10-12, 2016), Sendai, Miyagi, Japan, Paper ID: OS12-6, pp.484-485.
31. J. Yang, S. Sun, T. Tian, W. Li, and M. Nakano, Building Protection from Earthquakes using Stiffness Softening MRE Isolators, Proc. of the 12th Int. Conf. on Flow Dynamics (ICFD2015), (Oct. 27-29, 2015), Sendai, Miyagi, Japan, Paper ID: OS12-18.
32. S. Sun, J. Yang, H. Du, and W. Li, Development of a Novel Variable Stiffness and Damping Shock Absorber for Vehicle Suspension Application, Proc. of the 12th Int. Conf. on Flow Dynamics (ICFD2015), (Oct. 27-29, 2015), Sendai, Miyagi, Japan, Paper ID: OS12-16.
33. S. Sun, J. Yang, W. Li, and M. Nakano, Development of a Tuned Mass Damper Working with MR Elastomers, Proc. of the 12th Int. Conf. on Flow Dynamics (ICFD2015), (Oct. 27-29, 2015), Sendai, Miyagi, Japan, Paper ID: OS12-15.
34. S. Sun, J. Yang, W. Li, and M. Nakano, Development of a Compact Variable Stiffness and Damping Isolator, Proc. of the 12th Int. Conf. on Flow Dynamics (ICFD2015), (Oct. 27-29, 2015), Sendai, Miyagi, Japan, Paper ID: CR-72.
35. S. Sun; H. Deng and W. Li, “Variable stiffness and damping suspension system for train”, Proc. SPIE 9057, Active and Passive Smart Structures and Integrated Systems 2014, Paper ID: 90570P; doi:10.1117/12.2045023.
36. D. Ning, J. Zhang, S. Sun, H. Du, W. Li, Design and Test of A Multiple-DOF Motion Platform for Vibration Analysis of Heavy Duty Vehicle Seat Suspension, 8th Australasian Congress on Applied Mechanics, ACAM 2014, as Part of Engineers Australia Convention 2014 (pp. 14-22). Barton, Australia: Engineers Australia.
37. J. Yang, S. Sun, W. Li, and M. Nakano, Development of a Novel Multi-Layer MRE Isolator, Proc. of the 11th Int. Conf. on Flow Dynamics (ICFD2014), (Oct. 8-11, 2014), Sendai, Miyagi, Japan, Paper ID: OS9-1.
38. H.X. Deng, L.J. Zhou, S.Y. Zhao, W.H. Li, S. Sun, J. Zhang, The dynamic behavior of high speed train using magnetorheological technology on the curve track, SEM FALL 2014, Beijing, 19-22 October, 2014. DOI: 10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.782.210
39. H.X. Deng, S. Sun, S.Y. Zhao, W.H. Li, J. Zhang, Both Stiffness and Damping Controllable MRF Device, 14th International Conference on Electrorheological Fluids and Magnetorheological Suspensions, Granada, Spain. July 7 – 11, 2014.
40. W. Li, H. Deng, S. Sun, Magnetorheological technology for high-speed Trains, 14th International Conference on Electrorheological Fluids and Magnetorheological Suspensions, Granada, Spain. July 7 – 11, 2014.
41. S. Sun, Tongfei Tian, Weihua Li, Masami Nakano, Development of a linear damper working with MR Shear Thickening Fluids , 14th International Conference on Electrorheological Fluids and Magnetorheological Suspensions, Granada, Spain. July 7 – 11, 2014.
42. S. Sun, Weihua Li, Huaxia Deng, Improving train’s ride comfort with a variable Stiffness and Damping Suspension System, 14th International Conference on Electrorheological Fluids and Magnetorheological Suspensions, Granada, Spain. July 7 – 11, 2014.
43. S. Zhao, H. Deng1, J. Zhang, S. Sun, W. Li, L. Zhou, A novel MR device with variable stiffness and damping capability, APCOM2013 : Asia Pacific Congress on Computational Mechanics, Singapore, 11-14 December, 2013.
44. S. Zhao, H. Deng, J. Zhang, S. Sun and L. Wang, “Variable stiffness and damping semi-active vibration control technology based on magnetorheological fluids”, Proceedings of SPIE – The International Society for Optical Engineering, Vol. 8916, Paper ID: 89160I, 2013.
