Zhaoyong Sun

Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing Institute of Graphic Communication

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Zhaoyong Sun is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of acoustics, metamaterials, and wave physics. His primary research areas include sound localization and separation, metamaterial-based acoustic sensing, and flexural wave manipulation. Sun’s most impactful contribution is his groundbreaking work on using a single microphone with a metamaterial enclosure to achieve sound localization and separation in 3D space—a feat traditionally requiring complex microphone arrays. Inspired by the human auditory system’s selective perception, this innovation enables multisource listening, capable of isolating overlapping sounds and pinpointing their spatial origins. This work, published in 2019, has garnered 45 citations, reflecting its significance in advancing compact, bio-inspired acoustic systems. More recently, Sun has explored flexural wave control through the non-diffractive Talbot effect, designing a Mikaelian lens in thin plates to achieve self-focusing properties. His research holds promise for applications in hearing aids, smart devices, and structural health monitoring. With a growing citation record and a focus on translating biological principles into engineered solutions, Sun is establishing himself as a creative force in modern acoustics and metamaterial design.