Dr. Ying Sun

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Ying Sun is an Assistant Professor in the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Pennsylvania State University. He earned his Doctor of Philosophy degree in Electronic Computer Engineering from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology in 2016. His research interests encompass areas where electrical engineering meets computer science, focusing on convergence technologies that address modern industrial demands. Dr. Sun is actively involved in research projects that advance the field and enhance undergraduate and graduate education through collaborative efforts. He has received several accolades for his contributions, including the IEEE Communications Society Leonard G. Abraham Prize in 2023, the 2020 Young Author Paper Award from the IEEE Signal Processing Society, and the 2016 Student Paper Award from IEEE CAMSAP as a corecipient. His commitment to service includes various roles within the university as well as contributions to external organizations, aimed at improving access to and quality of education in electrical engineering and computer science.

Research Interests

Awards

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IEEE Communications Society Leonard G. Abraham Prize

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Young Author Paper Award

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Student Paper Award

Requirements for Pennsylvania State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
GRE General
Prerequisites
Master's degree in related field for PhD Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Writing Sample
  • Official Transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE scores are highly recommended but not strictly required for Applied Linguistics.