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