Lulu Sun

Title
Professor
Email
Department
Engineering Fundamentals
College
College of Engineering

Areas of Expertise

Gamified learning

Flipped classroom

Entrepreneurial mindset

Lulu Sun

Dr. Lulu Sun is a professor of the Engineering Fundamentals Department at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, where she has taught since 2006. She received her B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Harbin Engineering University (China) in 1999, and her Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Riverside in 2006, under the supervision of Dr. Shankar Mahalingam. Before joining Embry-Riddle, she worked for Arup at the Los Angeles office as a fire engineer. Her research interests include gamified learning, flipped classroom, best practices of virtual training delivery, VR/AR, and entrepreneurship in engineering education. She is a professional member of the Society of Fire Protection Engineers, a member of the American Society for Engineering Education, and a member of Air Traffic Control Association. She has published over 50 journal and conference articles nationally and internationally.

  • Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering, University of California-Riverside
EGR101 Introduction to Engineering
EGR115 Introduction to Computing for Engineers
EGR120 Graphical Communications
ES305 Thermodynamics

Journal Articles

1. Weise, D., Fletcher, T., Cole W., Mahalingam S., Zhou, X., Sun, L., Li, J., “Fire behavior in chaparral - evaluating flame models with laboratory data”, Combustion and Flame, Vol 191, pp. 500-512, 2018

2. Sun, L., “Sustainable Design: Integrate the Creative Thinking and Innovation into Graphical Communications”, Engineering Design Graphics Journal, (Accepted)

3. Sun, L., Frederick, C., Espejo, P. S., & Cunningham, R. M., “Can We Teach a Programming Language as a Second Language?”, Computer in Education Journal, Vol 7., No. 3, pp105, 2016

4. Sun, L., Kindy, M., Liron, C., “A Prototype Hybrid Design to Introduction to Computing for Engineers Course,” International Journal of Electronics, Computing and Engineering Education, Vol.2 No.2, pp.39-43, 2011

5. Sun, L., Zhou, X., Mahalingam, S., and Weise, D., "Comparison of burning characteristics of live and dead chaparral fuels”," Combustion and Flame, 144, pp. 349-359, 2006

6. Weise, D., Zhou, X., Sun, L., and Mahalingam, S., "Fire Spread in Chaparral – ‘Go or No-Go’," International Journal of Wildland Fire, 14, pp. 99-106, 2005

7. Zhou, X., Sun, L., Weise, D., and S. Mahalingam, "Thermal particle image velocity estimation for fire plume flow," Combustion Science and Technology, 175 (7), pp. 1293-1316, 2003

Conference Articles

1. Long, L.L. III & Sun, L., “Entrepreneurial Mindset: Integrating Creative Thinking and Innovation into a Graphical Communications Course”, ASEE Engineering Design Graphics Division – 72nd Midyear Conference, Jamaica, January 4-7, 2018.

2. Weise, D., Fletcher, T., Mahalingam S., Zhou X., and Sun, L., “Fire Spread in Chaparral: Comparison of Data with Flame-Mass Loss Relationships”, Eighth International Symposium on Scale Modeling (ISSM-8) Portland, Oregon, USA, Sept 12-14, 2017.

3. Frederick, C., Pierce, M., Griggs, A., Sun, L., & Ding, L. “Get Rid of Your Student's Fear and Intimidation of learning a Programming Language”, the 9th First Year Engineering Experience (FYEE) Conference, Daytona Beach, FL, August 6-8, 2017.

4. Pierece, M., Griggs, A., Sun, L., Frederick, C. “Evaluating Student Perceptions and Learning Outcomes: Differences Between SLA-aBLe and Non-SLA-aBLe Introductory Programming Courses”, ISERD -211th International Conference on Recent Innovations in Engineering and Technology (ICRIET), Osaka, Japan, July 8-9, 2017.

5. Sun, L., & Frederick, C. “Teaching Programming Language as a Second Language”, 7th International Conference on Engineering and Applied Sciences, July 4-6, 2017, Hong Kong.

6. Frederick, C., Sun, L., “Work in Progress: Using Second Language Acquisition Techniques to Teach Programming - Results from a Two-Year Project”, ASEE Annual Conference, Columbus, OH, June 24-28, 2017.

7. Sun, L., Frederick, C., Ding, L., & Rohmeyer, R. “The Application of Second Language Acquisition to Programming Language Study”, ASEE Annual Conference, Columbus, OH, June 24-28, 2017.

8. Sun, L., “Students’ Perception of the Flipped Classroom in Graphical Communications”, ASEE Engineering Design Graphics Division – 71st Midyear Conference, Nashua, NH, October 16-18, 2016.

9. Sun, L., Frederick, C., Espejo, P. S., & Cunningham, R. M., “Can We Teach a Programming Language as a Second Language?”, ASEE Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA, June 26-29, 2016.

10. Frederick, C., Sun, L., Liron, C., Verleger, M. Cunningham, R.M., & Espejo, P. S., “Implementation and Evaluation of a Second Language Acquisition – Based Programming Course”, ASEE Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA, June 26-29, 2016.

11. Cunningham, R. Sanjuan E. P., Frederick, C., Sun, L. & Ding, L. “A Second Language Acquisition Approach to Learning Programming Languages”, ASEE SE Section Annual Conference, Tuscaloosa, AL, March 13-15, 2016.

12. Sun, L. “Flipping the Classroom to Engage Students in a Graphical Communications Course”, ASEE Engineering Design Graphics Division – 70th Midyear Conference, Daytona Beach, FL, January 24-26, 2016.

13. Sun, L. Frederick, Tina. “Applying Second Language Acquisition to Facilitate a Blended Learning of Programming Languages”, ASEE Annual Conference, Seattle, WA, June 14-17, 2015.

14. Sun, L., Tang, Yan. “Work-in-Progress: Enhancing Conceptual Understanding by Using a Real-time Online Class Response System in Engineering Courses,” ASEE Annual Conference, Seattle, WA, June 14-17, 2015.

15. Sun, L., “The Use of a Real Time Online Class Response System to Enhance Classroom Learning,” ASEE Engineering Design Graphics Division – 69th Midyear Conference, Normal, IL, October 12-14, 2014. (2013-2014 Media Showcase Award)

16. Sun, L., Gribbins, S. C., Setzer, S., and Ferguson, I., “Supplemental Multimedia Online Learning Tool (SMOLT) in Engineering Education,” ASEE Section Annual Conference, Macon, GA, March 30-April 1, 2014.

17. Sun, L., “Incorporating Active Learning into the Graphical Communications Course,” ASEE Annual Conference, Indianapolis, Indiana, June 15 - 18, 2014.

18. Gribbins, S. C., Sun, L., “Supplemental Multimedia Online Learning Tools (SMOLT) in Graphical Communications Course,” ASEE Section Annual Conference, Macon, GA, March 30-April 1, 2014.

19. Sun, L., Steinhauer, Heidi., “Using Multimedia Online Learning Tools to Supplement the Classroom Instruction,” ASEE Engineering Design Graphics Division - 68th Midyear Conference, Worcester, MA, October 20-22, 2013 (2013-2014 Media Showcase Award)

20. Sun, L., Grant, C., “Inquiry-Guided Learning (IGL) in Graphical Communications Course,” ASEE Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA, June 23-26, 2013 (2013 The Chair’s Award)

21. Sun, L., Kindy, M., Liron, C., “Hybrid Course Design: Leading a New Direction in Learning Programming Languages,” ASEE Annual Conference, San Antonio, TX, June 10-13, 2012

22. Sun, L., Grant, C., “Teaching Higher on Bloom’s Taxonomy: Experience in Introduction to Graphical Communication Course,” ASEE SE Section Annual Conference, Starkville, MS, April 1-3, 2012

23. Sun, L., Grant, C., “Open-ended Project Learning Experience in Graphical Communication,” 66th Annual Mid-Year Technical Conference, Galveston, TX, January 21-24, 2012

24. Sun, L., Kindy, M., Liron, C., “The Path of Innovation: from Traditional Classroom to Hybrid Experience,” ASEE SE Section Annual Conference, Charleston, SC, April 10-12, 2011

25. Sun, L., Zhou, A., Valente, A., “Numerical Simulation of Marina Storage Fires Using Measured Composite Fire and Thermal Properties,” SAMPE Fall Technical Conference 2010, Salt Lake City, UT, October 11-14, 2010

26. Sun, L., Zhou, A., Valente, A., “Marina Storage Fire Modeling Using Measured Composite Fire and Thermal Properties,” SFPE 2010 Annual Meeting: Professional Development Conference and Exposition, New Orleans, LA, October 3-8, 2010

27. Weise, D. R., Fletcher,T, Smith, S., Mahalingam, S., Zhou, X. and Sun, L., “Correlation of mass loss rate and flame height for live fuels,” 10th Biennial Australasian Bushfire Conference 2006, Brisbane, Australia, June 6-9, 2006

28. Sun, L., Zhou, X, Mahalingam.S, and Weise, D. R. “Experimental Investigation of the Velocity Field in Buoyant Diffusion Flames Using PIV and TPIV Algorithm,” 8th International Symposium on Fire Safety Science, Beijing, China September 18-23, 2005

29. Sun, L., Zhou, X, Mahalingam.S, Canfield, J. and Linn, R. “Numerical simulation of live chaparral fire behavior using FIRETEC,” 4th Joint Meeting of the U.S. Sections of the Combustion Institute, Philadelphia, PA, March 20-23, 2005

30. Sun, L., Zhou, X., Mahalingam, S. and Weise, D. R. “Fire Behavior of Some Southern California Live Chaparral Fuels,” 3rd Joint Meeting of the U.S. Sections of The Combustion Institute, Chicago, Illinois, March 16-19, 2003

31. Sun, L., Zhou, X, Mahalingam.S, and Weise, D. R. “Experimental Study on Fire Behavior of Live Chparral Fuel,” 5th Symposium on Fire and Forest Meteorology Joint With 2nd International Wildland Fire Ecology and Fire Management Congress, Orlando, Florida, November 16-20, 2003

32. Sun, L., Zhou, X, Weise, D. R. and Mahalingam.S, “IR-Based Estimation of Velocities Above Flames Spreading over Different Fuels,” Spring WSS/CI meeting of The Combustion Institute, San Diego, CA, March 25-26, 2002

Poster Presentation

33. Sun, L. “Best Practices and Methods of Virtual Training Delivery for Air Traffic Controllers”, FAA Quarterly meeting, Philadelphia, PA, 2018

34. Sun, L. “Can we motivate students’ programming language learning by applying second language acquisition in a blended learning environment?”, poster presented at NSF EEC grantees conference, Arlington, VA, October 29-31, 2017.

35. Sun, L. “Best Practices and Methods for Virtual Training Delivery”, poster presented at the Center of Excellence for Technical Training and Human Performance Year 1 Meeting 4 in Washington, D.C. on June 13-15, 2017.

36. Sun, L. Chen, H., and Pang, S., “A Pilot Study of Flipped Classroom Design in Engineering Courses”, CTLE Innovations in Teaching and Learning Week, 2016

37. Sun, L. “Enhancing Conceptual Understanding by Using a Real-time Online Class Response System in Engineering Courses”, CTLE Innovations in Teaching and Learning Week, 2015

38. Sun, L. “Inquiry-Guided Learning (IGL) in Graphical Communications Course”, CTLE Poster Sessions, 2013

Invited Talks

39. “Interactive Lectures with Poll Everywhere”, CTLE workshop, 2014

40. “NSF STEM Education Grant Writing workshop”, CTLE workshop, 2014

41. “Inquiry-Guided Learning (IGL) in Graphical Communications Course”, CTLE workshop, 2014

42. “3D CAD Software-CATIA for Engineering Design”, Invited talk at Harbin Engineering University, 2013

43. “Experimental and Theoretical Investigation of Fire Behavior in Live Fuels”, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, China, May, 2007

44. “Experimental and Theoretical Investigation of Fire Behavior in Live Fuels”, Heilongjiang Forest Research Institute, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China, July, 2007

Second language acquisition in programming languages
​Hybrid course delivery
Apply the pedagogy and technology to engineering education
Extensive experience in fire related laboratory work
Knowledge of PIV and its application in thermal-fluid field.CFD, FDS
Publications in peer-reviewed journals including Combustion and Flame, Combustion Science and Technology, and Journal of Wildland Fire.

American Society for Engineering Education
  • 2014 The Media Showcase Award by ASEE EDGD
  • 2013 The Media Showcase Award by ASEE EDGD
  • 2013 The Chair's Award by ASEE EDGD
  • November 2018: Dr. Sun presented her poster” Best Practices and Best Methods of Virtual Training Delivery for Air Traffic Controllers” at the Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference(I/ITSEC) in Orlando, Florida.
  • August 2018: Dr. Sun presented “Exploring the Best Practices of Virtual Training Delivery for the Prospective Air Traffic Controller” at 31st National Training Aircraft Symposium (NTAS) in Daytona Beach, Florida on August 13th, 2018.
  • August 2018: Dr. Sun’ funded research, "Practices And Methods For Virtual Training Delivery” was on FAA weekly newsletter
  • June 2018: Dr. Sun is an incoming Engineering Design Graphics Division (EDGD) chair.
  • April 2018: Dr. Sun’ research paper was accepted by 2018 ASEE Annual conference & exposition, which will be on June 24-27, 2018 at Salt Lake City in Utah.
  • March 2018: Dr. Sun, as ASEE SE conference site coordinator, successfully organized 2018 ASEE SE conference with over 200 attendees on ERAU campus in Daytona Beach, FL. Her research group also hosted a workshop on Sunday to introduce how to use Second Language Acquisition to facilitate programming language learning.
  • January 2018: Dr. Sun presented her research paper at 72nd ASEE EDGD Midyear Conference in Jamaica.