Yue Sun
About
Hello world!
I am a postdoc in applied mathematics with a background in computational fluid dynamics, mathematical modeling, and scientific computing. I obtained my PhD in applied mathematics at Harvard University in 2024, advised by Prof. Chris Rycroft. My current research focuses on multiphysics simulation of fluid–structure interaction from three perspectives: numerical, experimental, and artistic. As an amateur paper marbler and avid animation lover, I also aspire to bridge art and science together via scientific visualization and communication.
For more details on my scholarly work, please visit the Research and Publications tabs. For my other work including marbling, animation, creative coding, and more, please visit the Art & animation tab.
Education
PhD in Applied Mathematics, 2020–2024
Harvard University, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
ME in Computational Science and Engineering, 2018–2020
Harvard University, Institute of Applied Computational Science
BS in Mathematics, minor in Interactive Media Arts, 2014–2018
New York University Shanghai
Contact
firstname dot lastname at wisc dot edu
Yue Sun
Postdoctoral Scholar
Department of Mathematics
University of Wisconsin–Madison
Madison, WI
Latest news
May 2025
I will co-organize a special session Mathematics, Modeling, and Art at the 2025 AWM Research Symposium. I will be giving a talk on The mathematics and art of paper marbling.
Mar. 2025
I attended the APS Global Physics Summit (March Meeting) and present our collaborative project with the Prigozhin Group on Three-dimensional digital twin of sample vitrification in cryo-plunging.
Jan. 2025
Our paper on A fully-integrated lattice Boltzmann method for fluid–structure interaction has been published in Journal of Computational Physics.
Nov. 2024
Our paper on the Hydrodynamics of marbling art has been published in Physical Review Fluids as part of the special 2023 Gallery of Fluid Motion collection.
Sept. 2024
I won the 14th Annual Cool Science Image Contest at UW–Madison! My image is amongst the 10 winning entries and will be on exhibit at the Mandelbaum and Albert Family Vision Gallery until the end of this year.
Sept. 2024
I started my postdoc in the Department of Mathematics at UW–Madison.
Aug. 2024
I attended “Intensive Beginning” and “The Next Step” marbling workshops instructed by Chene River Marblers. See photos of marbled papers from these workshops on the Paper marbling subtab.
Jun. 2024
I participated in the 99th New England Complex Fluids Workshop at Brown University and presented a soundbite talk on The Hydrodynamics of marbling art.
Jun. 2024
I attended the Computational Tools for PDEs with complicated boundaries and interfaces workshop at the Flatiron Institute and presented a poster on the lattice Boltzmann reference map technique.
Apr. 2024
I defended my PhD thesis! See photos on Chris Rycroft’s Flickr and the PhD thesis subtab for more information.
Feb. 2024
I was interviewed by AeroWomen in the Women in Aerodynamics/Fluid Dynamics Initiative. Read my Q&A here.
Nov. 2023
Our Gallery of Fluid Motion video The Hydrodynamics of marbling art won the APS DFD Milton van Dyke Award! News articles about the award have been published in Physics Magzine, Ars Technica, and FY! Fluid Dynamics. It was also featured in UW–Madison departmental (Math and AMEP) and college (Sift & Winnow) newsletters.