Biography
Dr. Yuanfei Sun is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computing at Utah Tech University, where he teaches programming, algorithms, and machine learning. His research integrates artificial intelligence with multimodal biological data to advance disease prognosis and personalized medicine. Beyond the classroom and lab, Dr. Sun enjoys biking scenic trails, playing pickleball with friends, and exploring the landscapes of southern Utah.
Experience
2 years of teaching experience.
Research & Interests
- Machine learning and optimization methods for multimodal learning and biomacromolecule generation
- Integration of physics and biology principles into foundation models for multi-task learning
- Applications in mutation effect prediction, protein and ligand design, tumor microenvironment modeling, and digital pathology
Publications & Projects
- Sun, Y. & Shen, Y. (2025). Structure-informed protein language models are robust predictors for variant effects. Human Genetics, 144(2), 209–225.
- Sun, Y., Squires, J.R., Hoffmann, A., et al. (2025). Deep learning enables automated detection of circulating tumor cell–immune cell interactions with prognostic insights in cancer. Cancer Research, 85(8_Supplement_1), 2420.