Dr Sunny Yu

Overview

Dr Lu Heng Sunny Yu is a Lecturer in Mathematics and Computer Science at City St. Georges' University of London.  Sunny Yu is a Mathematician and Theoretical Physicist, interested in various areas of mathematics and theoretical physics, with particular focus on Quantum Gravity.  His reserach includes nonperturbative methods in quantum gravity and quantum field theory, and subsequent implications on cosmology and the universe.

Sunny has also a strong passion in Mathematics and Physics teaching and education.  In addition to his research and teaching, Sunny also works on various aspect of Maths and Physics outreach, communications, and educational research for Mathematical Sciences.  

Qualifications

• PhD Physics, University of California, Irvine, United States, 2021
• Master in Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom, 2014
• BSc Mathematics and Physics, University College London, United Kingdom, 2013

Employment

• Lecturer, City, University of London, United Kingdom, September 2025 - present
• Teaching Fellow, University of Southampton, United Kingdom, 2021 - 2025
• Lecturer, University of California, Irvine, United States, 2020 - 2021
• Teaching Associate, University of California, Irvine, United States, 2017 - 2020
• Teaching Assistant, University of California, Irvine, United States, 2015 - 2020
• Business Analyst, FIS Global, United Kingdom, 2014 - 2015