Title: Associate Professor, Doctoral Supervisor

Education:

· B.Sc. in Materials Chemistry, Northwest University, 2009

· Ph.D. in Materials Chemistry, Northwest University, 2014

Email: sunfeng@nwu.edu.cn

Research Interests:

1. Study of pigments and manufacturing techniques of polychrome cultural relics

2. Development and efficacy evaluation of gelatin microsphere-based conservation materials for polychrome cultural relics

3. Scientific analysis and manufacturing techniques of ancient Chinese synthetic barium copper silicate pigments

Employment History:

· July, 2014 – present: Teaching and Research Faculty, Northwest University

· 2016 – 2019: Postdoctoral Researcher, Shaanxi Academy of Cultural Relics Conservation

· 2022 – 2023: Visiting Scholar, Peking University

Courses Taught:

· Undergraduate: Analytical Techniques for Cultural Relics, Introduction to Science and Technology Archaeology, Chemistry in Cultural Relics Restoration

· Graduate: Analytical Techniques for Cultural Relics, Principles of Cultural Heritage Conservation

Honors & Awards:

· First Prize, National Teaching Achievement Award (Rank: 13)

· First Prize, National Classroom Teaching Innovation Competition (Rank: 2)

· Special Prize, Shaanxi Provincial Teaching Achievement Award (Rank: 9)

· Excellence Award, Shaanxi Provincial Classroom Teaching Innovation Competition (Rank: 1)

· First Prize, Guangxi Science and Technology Award (Rank: 6)

Research Projects:

1. Atomic-scale characterization, replication of synthesis techniques, and historical evolution of ancient Chinese barium copper silicate materials (T2450058). National Natural Science Foundation Original Exploration Program Project. Jan 2025 – Dec 2026. Participant.

2. Simulated preparation and thermal stability study of the ancient Chinese synthetic pigment “Chinese Purple” (22101226). National Natural Science Foundation for Young Scholars. Jan 2022 – Dec 2024. Completed. Principal Investigator.

3. Research on the deterioration process and conservation technologies of earthen sites under multi-field coupling – Study and demonstration of collaborative mechanisms for comprehensive conservation measures of earthen sites (2020G013). National Key R&D Program of China. Oct 2020 – Oct 2023. Completed. Participant.

4. Study on the synthesis techniques of ancient Chinese synthetic barium copper silicate pigments (18YJCZH154). Ministry of Education Humanities and Social Sciences Youth Fund Project. May 2018 – Sep 2023. Completed. Principal Investigator.

5. Research on non-aqueous dispersants for water-soluble binders in polychrome cultural relics (2017M613182). China Postdoctoral Science Foundation General Project. Jun 2017 – Sep 2019. Completed. Principal Investigator.

6. Research on gelatin microsphere-based cultural heritage conservation materials (2020G013). Shaanxi Provincial Social Science Fund Project. Jan 2020 – Dec 2022. Completed. Principal Investigator.

7. Exploratory application research of MOFs materials in cultural heritage conservation (16JZ070). Education Department of Shaanxi Provincial Government Scientific Research Program Project. Jun 2016 – Sep 2021. Completed. Principal Investigator.

8. Application research of large-scale instruments in cultural relics analysis (15NW25). Northwest University Scientific Research Fund. Jun 2016 – Dec 2017. Completed. Principal Investigator.

9. Ideological and Political Education in the “Analytical Techniques for Cultural Relics” Course. Northwest University Ideological and Political Education Demonstration Course Project. Jan 2021 – Dec 2022. Completed. Principal Investigator.

Research Achievements (First or Corresponding Author):

Journal Articles & Patent:

1. Sun F*, Wang R, Qi D, et al. Degradation of emerald green pigment in painted grottoes in Sichuan, China[J]. Journal of Cultural Heritage, 2024, 69: 1-9.

2. Li J, Sun F*, Zhang Y, et al. Scientific analysis of two compound eye beads unearthed in Hejia Village, Zhouling[J]. Heritage Science, 2024, 12(1): 127.

3. Yan Haihong, Zhang Xinrui, Zhang Qunxi, Sun Feng*, Dong Wenqiang. Analysis and research on the pigments of mural painting layer in the SanHuang Temple[J]. Spectroscopy and Spectral Analysis, 2024, 44(7): 1889-1895.

4. Yan H, Sun F*, Zhang Y. Scientific and technical analysis of lead-barium glaze dragonfly eye beads from the Late Warring States period in China[J]. Heritage Science, 2023, 11(1): 186.

5. Sun Feng*, Wang Lu, Wang Ruosu, et al. Brief discussion on the application of XRD technology in cultural relics analysis and research[J]. Conservation and Studies on Cultural Heritage, 2023, 1(01): 47-52.

6. Sun Feng*, Xie Tong, Wang Ruosu, et al. Feasibility analysis and pre-experimental study of a new material for the conservation of painted cultural relics based on gelatin microspheres[J]. Sciences of Conservation and Archaeology, 2023, 35(01): 1-7.

7. Sun Feng*, Li Jingyu. Research and consideration on lead corrosion of lead-bearing bronzes[J]. Western Archaeology, 2022, (24): 241-249.

8. Sun Feng, Yan Qingqing, Wang Lu, et al. A simple, green, and safe method for the hydrothermal synthesis of Chinese Purple pigment. January 28, 2022, China Patent ZL201911362697.6.

9. Wang Lu, Sun Feng*, Wang Ruosu, et al. Analysis and research on color paints for cliff statues in Qionglai caves[J]. Spectroscopy and Spectral Analysis, 2022, 42(10): 3198-3202.

10. Wang Ruosu, Sun Feng*, Xian Yiheng. Study on the composition and weathered layer of a silicate bead excavated from Ma-Jia-Yuan Cemetery M21[J]. Spectroscopy and Spectral Analysis, 2022, 42(10): 3193-3197.

11. Sun Feng*, Xu Huipan, Wang Ruosu, et al. Analysis of pigment composition of painted cultural relics based on very small amount of sampling[J]. Chinese Journal of Analytical Chemistry, 2022, 50(03): 465-471.

12. Sun Feng*, Wang Ruosu, Liang Yaxin, et al. Analysis of color paint for Moyan Stone Carvings in Shuining Temple in Bazhong[J]. Spectroscopy and Spectral Analysis, 2022, 42(02): 505-511.

13. Sun Feng*, Yan Qingqing, Wang Lu, et al. Study on the conditions of hydrothermal synthesis of Chinese Purple BaCuSi₂O₆ and the analysis of its products[J]. Spectroscopy and Spectral Analysis, 2021, 41(07): 2284-2287.

14. Sun F*, Li J, He Z, et al. Gelatin microsphere-based protection treatment for polychromic relics[J]. Materials Letters, 2021, 282: 128619.

15. Sun Feng*, Xu Huipan, Yu Chun. Archaeological study of octagonal sticks from Warring States Period to Han Dynasty[J]. Sichuan Cultural Relics, 2020, (06): 33-42.

16. Sun Feng*, Wang Ruosu, Xu Huipan, et al. Technological analyses and research of the green glazed tile fragments in Liao Dynasty[J]. Spectroscopy and Spectral Analysis, 2019, 39(12): 3839-3843.

17. Sun Feng*, Li Yilin, Ma Yanni, et al. Introduction to the applications of infrared spectroscopy to the conservation of cultural relics[J]. Sciences of Conservation and Archaeology, 2020, 31(06): 112-117.

18. Sun Feng*, Wu Menglei, Sun Manli, et al. Technological analyses of the black pigments in the site of Eastern Gate Tower of Han Yang Mausoleum[J]. Sciences of Conservation and Archaeology, 2020, 32(5): 94-97.

19. Sun Feng*, Sun Manli, Zhao Xichen. Technological analyses of the violet pigments in the site of Eastern Gate Tower of Han Yang Mausoleum[J]. Spectroscopy and Spectral Analysis, 2018, 38(05): 1588-1591.

First-Author Papers During Ph.D. Studies：

1. Sun F, Yin Z, Wang Q Q, et al. Tandem postsynthetic modification of a metal-organic framework by thermal elimination and subsequent bromination: effects on absorption properties and photoluminescence[J]. Angewandte Chemie (International ed. in English), 2013, 52(17): 4538-4543.

2. Sun F, Yin Z, Sun C G, et al. Design, structure and luminescent properties of a novel two-dimensional Cd(II) coordination polymer constructed from in situ generated 1-methyl-2-(3H-[1-3] triazol-4-yl)-1H-benzoimidazole[J]. Inorganic Chemistry Communications, 2014, 43: 78-80.

3. Sun F, Yin Z, Zeng M H. A unique 1D ribbon coordination polymer containing 2+1 trimeric copper(II) linked by in situ generated polynitrogen heterocyclic ligand as bridges: Synthesis, crystal structure and magnetism[J]. Inorganic Chemistry Communications, 2014, 46: 1-4.