I’m a scientist and builder who leads teams at the frontier of Generative AI, turning research breakthroughs into products that empower creativity worldwide. At Adobe Firefly, I combine strategic vision with hands-on innovation — mentoring teams, scaling multimodal systems, and shaping how humans and AI create together. I believe great technology begins with curiosity, empathy, and imagination.
I completed my Ph.D. from University of Minnesota. I love doing research and turning them into practical and efficient products.
I am a passionate photographer, Photoshop expert, advanced amateur badminton/ping pong player, long distance runner. I taught myself to swim four strokes and I can swim freestyle continuously for 5000 meters. I also love ice skating and skiing with my family.
Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 2010
Advisor: Guillermo Sapiro
B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China 2005
Principal Scientist, Adobe Research, Adobe Systems, Seattle, WA 2019 - now
Principal Research Scientist, Megvii Research USA (Face++), Redmond, WA 2017 - 2019
Senior Research Engineer, Adobe Research, Adobe Systems, Seattle, WA 2015 - 2017
Computer Scientist II, Adobe Systems, Seattle, WA 2010 - 2015