Dr. Yiyang Sun is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Syracuse University. She earned her Ph.D. from Florida State University and her Bachelor’s degree from Huazhong University of Science and Technology. Dr. Sun’s research focuses on the fundamental physics of fluid flows and the design of physics-driven control strategies, utilizing high-fidelity numerical simulations, modal and non-modal analysis, and data science. By controlling fluid flow behaviors, her work aims to develop quieter, more economical, and efficient systems in fluid mechanics and aerodynamics. Given the high dimensionality, strong nonlinearity, and complexity of fluid physics, designing effective control strategies presents a significant challenge. Dr. Sun addresses this challenge by leveraging advanced modal analysis techniques—such as modal decomposition, stability analysis, and resolvent analysis—to uncover the underlying dynamics of complex fluid flows. The insights gained from these analyses inform the development of innovative, physics-based control designs.