I got my BS degree from Shanghai Jiao Tong University in 2008 with a focus on drinking and wastewater treatment system designs. After that, I came to the US to pursue my graduate degrees. I obtained my MS and PhD degrees from University of South Florida in 2011 and 2012, respectively. I was introduced to the field of sustainability science during my graduate research, and found myself passionate about tackling complex, systematic problems using multi-disciplinary approaches. I was a post-doctoral associate at Yale University during 2013-2014 before joining University of New Hampshire. My current research seeks to understand and enhance community sustainability, resiliency, and safety using a systems approach. I enjoy mentoring students and teamworking. In my spare time, I like playing piano, journaling, and reading.Â