Contact Dr Mengwei Sun
- Email: Mengwei.Sun@cranfield.ac.uk
Background
Dr Mengwei Sun is a Lecturer in Sensor Fusion at 成人直播 whose research lies at the intersection of Bayesian estimation, artificial intelligence, and autonomous sensing. Her work focuses on resilient PNT, multi-target tracking, multi-sensor data fusion, adaptive sensing and resource management, and AI-enabled situational awareness for aerospace, space, and defence applications. Current research includes cognitive navigation in GNSS-denied environments, learning-enhanced tracking and estimation, dynamic sensor allocation, and explainable decision support for complex autonomous systems. Her research combines theoretical algorithm development with real-world system validation, with a particular emphasis on uncertainty-aware and resilient autonomy. She has collaborated extensively with industry and research partners, including Telespazio, GMV, Spirent, Drone Defence and organisations across the aerospace and defence sectors.
Research opportunities
Dr Sun's research focuses on Bayesian estimation, multi-sensor data fusion, machine learning, and intelligent sensing for resilient autonomous systems. Her key research interests include:
- Resilient PNT and cognitive navigation in GNSS-degraded and denied environments.
- Multi-target tracking and learning-enhanced Bayesian estimation.
- Multi-sensor data fusion for situational awareness and autonomous decision support.
- Adaptive sensing, sensor resource management, and dynamic information-driven sensor allocation.
- Explainable and uncertainty-aware AI for aerospace, space, and defence applications.
Her research spans aerospace, space, defence, maritime, and intelligent autonomous systems, with a strong emphasis on integrating rigorous statistical inference with machine learning and translating theoretical developments into robust real-world sensing, tracking, and navigation solutions.
Current activities
Dr Sun is actively engaged in cutting-edge research and academic leadership, including:
- Developing advanced Bayesian and deep learning-based tracking techniques for air traffic and maritime navigation.
- Leading research initiatives such as the ESA-funded MANAA project on alternative positioning for autonomous maritime vehicles.
- Supervising MSc and PhD students in collaboration with industry partners like Lockheed Martin, GMV, and BAE Systems.
- Serving as a reviewer for leading IEEE journals and conferences, contributing to advancements in signal processing and autonomous systems research.
Clients
- Spirent Communications plc
- BAE Systems PLC
- Lockheed Martin Corporation
- Defence Science and Technology Laboratory
- MBDA UK Ltd
