Staff

Dr. Xin (Rex) Sun serves as the inaugural endowed chair and Director of the Peltier Institute for the Advancement of Agricultural Technology at North Dakota State University. He integrates robotics, sensing and digital technologies to advance crop, livestock and food production systems. He has authored more than 150 peer-reviewed publications, book chapters and conference papers, and has been supported by over $20 million in various funding from federal agencies, state programs and industry partners. At the Peltier Institute, Dr. Sun leads initiatives that drive agricultural innovation, build strategic partnerships and prepare the next generation of professionals to strengthen sustainable and resilient farming systems.