Degrees and Appointments: 

• B.S. 1987, Peking University, China
• M.S. 1990, Peking University, China
• Ph.D. 1995, UCLA
• Postdoctoral Associate 1995-1997, Harvard University

Awards and Honors:

• Fellow, Royal Society of Chemistry, 2016
• Five-Star Faculty Finalist, Honors College, The University of Arizona, 2014
• Invited Professorship, Rennes 1 University, Rennes, France, 2008
• Excellence in Teaching, The Honors College, The University of Arizona, 2007
• International Junior Award, European Rare Earth and Actinide Society, 2003
• National Science Foundation CAREER Award, 2003
• China Bridge International Fellowship, 1998-2001
• Research Corporation Research Innovation Award, 1998-2002