(1)    The structures and the relative sedimentation process in passive continental margin;

(2)    The structures of continental transition zone and the controlling dynamics for continental breakup;

(3)    The dynamics for continental margin transition from subduction to passive continental margin extension;

(4)    The fault orientations along slow and ultra-slow spreading ridge and its dynamics.

Sep. 1990-Jul. 1997, BS and MS, Department of Earth Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093,China

Sep. 1997-Jul. 2000, PhD, Department of Earth Exploration and Information Technology, Faculty of Earth Resources, China University of Geosciences，Wuhan, 430074China

Jul. 2000- Nov. 2001, Assistant Professor, South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences.

Dec. 2001- Jan. 2009, Associate Research Scientist/associate Professor, South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences.

Nov. 2004- Feb. 2005, Visiting scientist in Tectonic Special Research Center of University of Western Australia.

Jan. 2006-, Research Scientist in IODP-China.

Feb. 2009- Aug. 2009, Visiting scholar in Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution.

Sep. 2009 - Now，Senior Research Scientist/Professor, South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences.

Oct. 2013 - Oct. 2016, Science and Site Evaluation Panel member of IODP；

Oct. 2013 -，The lead proponent for IODP878-CPP；

Dec.2014-，Editorial board for Journal of Tropical Oceanology；

Oct. 2015-，Vice director of Key Laboratory of Marginal Sea Geology, South China Sea Institute of Oceanology；

Feb. 8-April 12th, 2017, Co-Chief Scientist for Expedition 367

Jul. 2000- Nov. 2001, Assistant Professor, South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences.

Dec. 2001- Jan. 2009, Associate Research Scientist/ Associate Professor, South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences.

Nov. 2004- Feb. 2005, Visiting scientist in Tectonic Special Research Center of University of Western Australia.

Jan. 2006-, Research Scientist in IODP-China.

Feb. 2009- Aug. 2009, Visiting scholar in Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution.

Sep. 2009 - Now，Senior Research Scientist/Professor, South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences.

Feb. 8-April 12th, 2017, Co-Chief Scientist for Expedition 367

(1)    Zhongxian Zhao, Zhen Sun, Longtao Sun, Zhenfeng Wang, Zhipeng Sun.Cenozoic tectonic subsidence in the Qiongdongnan basin, northern South China Sea. Basin Research, 2016, 1-20, doi: 10.1111/bre. 12220.

(2)    Sun Zhen, Wang Zhenfeng, Sun Zhipeng, Wang Zhangwen, Zhang Wei, He Lijuan. Structure and kinematic analysis of the deepwater area of the Qiongdongnan Basin through a seismic interpretation and analogue modeling experiments. Acta Oceanologica Sinica, 2015，34(4): 32–40.

(3)    Zhongxian Zhao, Zhen Sun, Zhenfeng Wang, Zhipeng Sun, Jianbao Liu, Cuimei Zhang. The high resolution sedimentary filling in Qiongdongnan Basin, Northern South China Sea. Marine Geology, 361 (2015) 11-24.

(4)    Zhongxian Zhao, Zhen Sun*, Zhenfeng Wang, Zhipeng Sun. The mechanics of continental extension in Qiongdongnan Basin, northern South China Sea. Mar Geophys Res, 2015， 36, 2-3：197-210.

(5)    Jianbao Liu, Zhen Sun*, Zhenfeng Wang, Zhipeng Sun, Zhongxian Zhao, Zhangwen Wang, The evolution of the slope breaks in Qiongdongnan Basin and their controlling factors. Marine Geophysical Research, 2015, 36(2-3): 211–226.

(6)    Jianbao Liu, Zhen Sun*, Zhenfeng Wang, Zhipeng Sun, Zhongxian Zhao, Zhangwen Wang, Cuimei Zhang, Ning Qiu, Jiangyang Zhang.Tectonic differences between eastern and western sub-basins of the Qiongdongnan basin and their dynamics. Mar Geophys Res, 2015，36, 1：61-79.

(7)    Zhen Sun, Ziying Xu, Longtao Sun*, Xiong Pang, Chengzhi Yan, Yuanping Li, Zhangwen Wang, Cuimei Zhang. The mechanism of post-rift fault activities in Baiyun Sag, Pearl River Mouth basin. Journal of Asian Earth Sciences, 89 (2014): 76–87.

(8)    Fucheng Li，Zhen Sun*，Yunfan Zhang，Ziying Xu，Hui Xie. Influence of oblique seamount subduction on the deformation of upper plate. Progress in Geophysics, 2012, 27(4): 1406-1415.

(9)    Jianbao Liu，Zhen Sun，Yanbin Liu，et al. Progress of Cenozoic tectonic studies in Qiongdongnan basin. Marine Geology Frontiers, 2012. 28（4）:1-9.

(10)Ziying Xu，Zhen Sun*，Di Zhou，Yunfan Zhang，Longtao Sun，Zhongxian Zhao. Discussion on the influence of weakness body on inversion structure deformation through analogue modeling and its application. Journal of Tropical Oceanography，2012, 31 (3):144-154. doi:10.3969/j.issn.1009-5470.2012.03.019.

(11)Ziying Xu，Zhen Sun*，Di Zhou，Yunfan Zhang，Longtao Sun，Zhongxian Zhao，Fucheng Li. Discussion on the influence of weakness body on compression structure deformation through analogue modeling and its application. Earth Science-Journal of China University of Geosciences，2011, 36（5）：921-930. DOI:10.3799/dqkx.2011.097.

(12)Zhen Sun，Zhongxian Zhao*, Di Zhou，Shaokun Yang，Heming Lin, Guanghao Chen. The stratigraphy and sequence architecture of the basins in Nansha region. Earth Science-Journal of China University of Geosciences，2011, 36（5）：798-806.

(13)Ziying Xu，Zhen Sun，Yunfan Zhang，Di Zhou，Hao Fan，2010. Inversion structures in the northern continental margin of the South China Sea: taking Lingao uplift in Yinggehai basin and Qionghai sag in Pearl River Mouth basin as examples. Earth Science Frontiers，17（4）：90-98.

(14)Zhongxian Zhao，Zhen Sun，Guanghao Chen，Yunfan Zhang. Cenozoic structural characteristics and subsidence evolution in Nansha. Earth Science-Journal of China University of Geosciences，2011, 36（5）：815-822.

(15)Zhongxian Zhao，Zhen Sun，Hui Xie, Chengzhi Yan，Yuanping Li. Baiyun deepwater Cenozoic subsidence and lithospheric stretching deformation. Chinese Journal. Geophysics, 2011, 54(12): 3336-3343,Doi:10.3969/J.issn.0015733.2011.12.001.

(16)Zhen Sun，Hailing Liu*. Preface：The conjugate margins of the South China Sea- the natural laboratory of tectonic-sedimentation research. 2011.

(17)Zhen Sun, Zhongxian Zhao, Jiabiao Li, Di Zhou, Zhangwen Wang. Tectonic analysis of the Breakup and Collision Unconformities in the Nansha. Chinese Journal of Geophysics, 2011, 54 (12): 3196-3209.

(18)Di Zhou，Zhen Sun, Shaokun Yang, Heming Lin. The stratigraphic system of the Zengmu basin, Southern South China Sea. Earth Science-Journal of China University of Geosciences，2011, 36（5）：789-797.

(19)Zhen Sun, Longtao Sun, Di Zhou, Dongsheng Cai, Xushen Li, Zhihong Zhong, Jianqun Jiang, Hao Fan. Discussion on the South China Sea evolution and lithospheric breakup through 3D analogue modeling. Earth Science-Journal of China University of Geosciences，2009,34(3): 1-13.

(20)Zhen Sun, Di Zhou, Shimin Wu, Zhihong Zhong, Myra Keep, Jianqun Jiang, Hao Fan. Patterns and Dynamics of rifting on passive continental margin from shelf to slope of the Northern South China Sea: evidence from 3D analogue modeling. Journal of Earth Science, 2009, 20(1): 136–146.DOI:10.1007/s12583-009-0011-6.

(21)Zhen Sun, Zhihong Zhong, Myra Keep, Di Zhou, Dongsheng Cai, Xushen Li, Shimin Wu, Jianqun Jiang. 3D analogue modeling of the South China Sea: A discussion on breakup pattern. Journal of Asian Earth Sciences, 2009, 34 (4): 544–556, doi:10.1016/j.jseaes.2008.09.002

(22)Zhen Sun, Di Zhou, Xiong Pang, Chunju Huang, Changmin Chen, Zhihong Zhong, Min He and Hehua Xu. Dynamics analysis of the Baiyun Sag in the Pearl River Mouth basin, North of South China Sea. Acta Geologica Sinica, 2008, 82(1): 73-83.

(23)Di Zhou, Zhen Sun, Hanzong Chen, Hehua Xu, Wanyin Wang, Xiong Pang, Dongsheng Cai, Dengke Hu. Mesozoic paleogeography and tectonic evolution of South China Sea and adjacent areas in the context of Tethyan and Paleo-Pacific interconnections. Island Arc (2008) 17, 186–207.

(24)Yunfan Zhang, Zhen Sun, Di Zhou, GUO XingWei, SHI XiaoBin, WU XiangJie and Xiong Pang .Stretching characteristics and its dynamic significance of the northern continental margin of South China Sea. Science in China, Series D, 2008, 51(3): 422-430.

(25)Yunfan Zhang, Zhen Sun. The crustal thinning on the northern margin of the South China Sea in Cenozoic and a discussion on its dynamic significance. Journal of China University of Geosciences, 18, special issue: 474-475.

(26)Zhen Sun, Zhihong Zhong, Di Zhou. The analysis and analogue modeling of the tectonic evolution and strong subsidence in the Yinggehai basin. Earth Sciences-Journal of China University of Geosciences, 2007, 32(3)：347-356.

(27)Zhen Sun, Di Zhou, Zhihong Zhong, et al. Research on the dynamics of the South China Sea opening: evidence from analogue modeling. Science in China, Series D, 2006, 49(10)：1053 – 1069.

(28)Clift, P., Zhen Sun. The Sedimentary and Tectonic Evolution of the Yinggehai-Song Hong Basin and the Southern Hainan Margin, South China Sea; Implications for Tibetan Uplift and Monsoon Intensification. J GEOPHYS RES-SOL EA 111 (B6): - JUN 22 2006.

(29)Longtao Sun, Zhen Sun, Wenhuan Zhan, Sun Zongxun, Minghui Zhao, Shaohong Xia. Western fault zone of South China Sea and its physical simulation evidences. Acta Oceanologica Sinica, 2006, 25(3): 58-67.(SCIE)

(30)Di Zhou, Wanyin Wang, Jialin Wang, Xiong Pang, Dongsheng Cai, Zhen Sun. Mesozoic subduction-accretion zone in northeastern South China Sea inferred from geophysical interpretations. Science in China (D), 2006, 49(5):471-482.

(31)Zhen Sun, Di Zhou, Zhihong Zhong, Xuelin Qiu, Zuoxun Zeng. The discussion on basal faults of the Ying-Qiong basin. Journal of Tropical Oceanography, 2005，24（2）：70-78.

(32)Zhen Sun, Xiong Pang, Zhihong Zhong, et al. Tertiary Dynamics of the Baiyun sag in the Pearl River Mouth basin. Earth Science Frontiers, 2005, 12(4):489-498.

(33)Huang Chunju, Di Zhou, Zhen Sun, et al. Deep crustal structure of Baiyun Sag, northern South China Sea revealed from deep seismic reflection profile. CHINESE SCI BULL 50 (11): 1131-1138 JUN 2005.

(34)Di Zhou, Hanzong Chen, Zhen Sun, Hehua Xu. Three Mesozoic sea basins in eastern and southern South China Sea and their relation to Tethys and Paleo-Pacific domains. Journal of Tropical Oceanography, 2005，24（2）：16-25.

(35)Minqiang Zhang, Zhihong Zhong, Bin Xia, Zhen Sun. Late Miocene tectonic inversion and hydrocarbon migration and accumulation in central and southern Xihu sag, East China Sea. China Offshore Oil and Gas, 2005, 17(2):73-79.

(36)Di Zhou, Hanzong Chen, Zhen Sun, Jiaxin Yan. The Mesozoic sedimentation environment and associated tectonic and resources problems of the South China Sea and its neighbor areas In Li Jiabiao and Gao Shu edited, Lithological structure and Dynamic process of China marginal seas. Science Publishing House.，2004: 65-76.

(37)Zhen Sun, Zhihong Zhong, Di Zhou, Xuelin Qiu, Xuxuan Li. Experimental constraints on Cenozoic development of Ying-Qiong Basin in NW South China Sea. In Continent- Ocean Interactions within East Asian Marginal Seas, edited by P. Clift, P. Wang, W. Kuhnt and D. Hayes, AGU Monograph Series 149, 109-120, Washington D.C., 2004.

(38)Minqiang Zhang, Zhihong Zhong, Bin Xia, Xuxuan LI, Zhen Sun, Liangshu Wang, Zhenfeng Wang. Genetic mechanisms of mud-fluid diapir in Yinggehai basin and hydrocarbon accumulation. Geotectonica et Metallogenia, 2004, 28 (2):118～125.

(39)Zhen Sun, Di Zhou, Zhihong Zhong, Zuoxun Zeng, Xuelin Qiu. The dynamic process of the Northwest South China Sea and Red River Area—evidence from analogue modeling. In Li Jiabiao and Gao Shu edited, Lithological structure and Dynamic process of China marginal seas. Science Publishing House.，2004: 148-161.

(40)Zhihong Zhong, Liangshu Wang, Bin Xia, Weiliang Dong, Zhen Sun, Shi Yangshen. The Dynamics of Yinggehai Basin Formation and its Tectonic Significance. Geologica Sinica, 2004, (78):1-7.

(41)Zhihong Zhong, Liangshu Wang, Xuxuan Li, Bin Xia, Zhen Sun, et al., The Paleocene basin-filling evolution of Qiongdongnan Basin and its relation with Sea-floor spreading of the South China Sea. Marine Geology and Quaternary Geology, 2004, 24(1), 29-36.

(42)Zhen Sun, Di Zhou, Zhihong Zhong, Zuoxun Zeng, Shimin Wu. Experimental Evidence for the Dynamics of the Formation of the Yinggehai Basin, NW South China Sea, Tectonophysics, 372(2003):41-58.

(43)Zhihong Zhong, Jian-pei Zhang, Zhen Sun, XIA Bin. Geological Evolution of Huangyan Area in Xihu Sag and the Influence of Oil and Gas Migration in Fault Zone. Marine Petroleum in China, 2003, 23, suppl.：30-35.

(44)Zhen Sun, Zhihong Zhong, Di Zhou et al. Deformation mechanism of the Red River Fault Zone during Cenozoic and experimental evidences related to Yinggehai Basin formation, Journal of Tropical Oceanography, 2003, 22(2): 1-9.

(45)Zhen Sun, Hanzong Chen, Di Zhou, The distribution of the Mesozoic marine sediments in around South China Sea and their relationship to Meso-Tethys. in Li Jiabiao and Gao Shu edited, Lithological structure and Dynamic process of China marginal seas. 2003, Science Publishing House.

(46)Di Zhou, Jiaxin Yan, Yuanxi Qiu, Zhen Sun. Route for the eastern extension of Meso-Tethys in the western environs of the South China Sea. Earth Science Frontiers, 2003，10（4）：469-478.

(47)Hanzong Chen, Zhen Sun, Di Zhou, Distributions of Mesozoic lithofaces and marine strata in South China. Journal of Tropical Oceanography, 2003, 22(2): 74-82.

(48)Zhen Sun, Di Zhou, Zhihong Zhong et al. Analogue modeling of Ying-Qiong composite area. Journal of Geosciences of China, 2002, 4(2): 20-24.

(49)Zhen Sun, Di Zhou, Zhihong Zhong, et al. Sand-box modeling experiments of the Yinggehai basin，Journal of Tropical Oceanography，2001，20（2）：35－40。

(50)Zhen Sun, Di Zhou, Zuoxun Zeng, Zhihong Zhong et al. Dynamic Analysis of Yinggehai basin through analogue modeling, 2000, J. of China U. of Geosc. 11(1):79-83.

(51)Zhen Sun, Di Zhou, Zuoxun Zeng, Zhihong Zhong. Analogue modeling of continental rifting，Geological Science and Technology Information，2000，19（1）：23－26.

(52)Liangshu Wang, Cheng Li, Ge Xue, Zhen Sun. Velocity anisotropy of Pn wave in the Upper mantle of Shandong and neighbor areas and its dynamic significance. Geological Science, 2000,35(1):40-46.

(53)Zhen Sun, The Analogue modeling of Yinggehai basin, Abstract on AAPG Bull., 1999, 83(11):1879.

(54)Zhen Sun, Shouli Xu, Liangshu Wang, Cheng Li, Suiping Guo. Reconstruction of geothermal history and simulation of hydrocarbon generation from Paleozoic to Mesozoic in northern Jiangsu Area, Geological Journal of China Universities, 1998, 4(1): 79-84.

(55)Zhihong Zhong, Qinglong Zhang, Zhen Sun. Rb-Sr and Sm-Nd isotopic systems in ductile shear zone, Geology and Geochemistry, 1997, 3(3): 70-75.

I majored in Basin analysis and geothermal modeling when I was in Nanjing University. My thesis for B.S. is ‘The Pn anomaly and upper mantle anisotropy in Dongying depression of Shandong area’. My thesis for M.S. is ‘The Mesozoic evolution of the Sulu- Dabie orogen and the thermal modeling of North Jiangsu area’. Directed by my doctoral supervisors, I began to study the dynamics of basin formation through analogue and mathematical modeling from 1997. Based on detailed analysis of structures, sedimentation, regional tectonics and experiments, I finished my doctoral dissertation titled ‘Dynamic Analysis of the Yinggehai basin through analogue and mathematical modeling’.

After graduated in July, 2000, I came to the South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and began to do more research about the tectonics and dynamics of the South China Sea from rifting to drifting. Presently, I am interested in four main topics:

(1)    The structures and the relative sedimentation process in passive continental margin;

(2)    The structures of continental transition zone and the controlling dynamics for continental breakup;

(3)    The dynamics for continental margin transition from subduction to passive continental margin extension;

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