Zhenwen SUN

Nanjing University of Science and Technology

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Zhenwen Sun is an emerging researcher specializing in advanced robotic machining processes, with a particular focus on vibration-assisted manufacturing and the machining of composite and multi-material structures. His work sits at the critical intersection of industrial robotics, precision engineering, and aerospace manufacturing, addressing one of the field's most pressing challenges: the inherent stiffness limitations of industrial robots that compromise machining quality and reliability. Sun's most notable contribution investigates chatter stability in robotic rotary ultrasonic countersinking, a study that has garnered 11 citations since its 2023 publication, signaling rapid recognition within the research community. This work provides essential insights into suppressing vibration-induced instabilities that degrade surface quality and generate acoustic noise during robotic operations. His subsequent research has expanded this expertise into compound vibration-assisted drilling of CFRP/titanium alloy laminated structures — materials central to modern aircraft assembly — demonstrating measurable reductions in drilling temperatures and machining damage. His 2025 study further refines understanding of ultrasonic vibration's role in improving countersinking accuracy for riveted aerospace assemblies. Though early in his career, Sun's focused and progressive body of work positions him as a promising contributor to the future of intelligent, high-precision robotic manufacturing in aerospace applications.