I am currently an Assistant Professor at the Dr. Bing Zhang Department of Statistics at the University of Kentucky starting August 2025.

In 2025, I obtained my PhD in the Department of Statistics at the Pennsylvania State University, under the supervision of Dr. Bing Li. 

In 2020, I obtained my B.S. in Mathematics and Applied Mathematics at the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, with a minor in Computer Science and Technology. My undergraduate advisors are Dr. Ji-Feng Zhang and Dr. Yanlong Zhao. In spring 2019, I was enrolled in a non-degree visiting program at the University of Southern California.

My current research interests are functional data analysis, dimension reduction, nonparametric statistics, graphical models, statistical learning theory and semiparametric methods. 

I also enjoy gaming on Nintendo switch. My favorite games include: Animal Crossing: New Horizons; Ace Attorney; Mario Cart: World; Overcooked: All You Can Eat; etc.