University of Science and Technology of China (USTC)

Hefei, Anhui 230026, China

Research interests

Ultrasensitive trace-isotope analysis and applications in the earth and environmental sciences

Low-energy search for physics beyond the Standard Model

Degrees attained

Ph.D., 1994, University of California at Berkeley

M.S., 1991, The University of Chicago

B.S., 1987, University of Science and Technology of China

Employment history

2022 – Present Distinguished Professor University of Science and Technology of China

2021 – Present Distinguished Scientist Hefei National Laboratory

2019 – Present Dean USTC School of the Gifted Young

2015 – 2022 Professor University of Science and Technology of China

2007 – 2015 Senior Physicist Argonne National Laboratory

2004 – 2015 Professor (part-time) The University of Chicago

2000 – 2007 Physicist Argonne National Laboratory

1997 – 2000 Assistant Physicist Argonne National Laboratory

1994 – 1997 Research Associate JILA, University of Colorado

Awards and Honors

Yan Jici Professor of Physics, School of Physical Sciences, USTC (2020)

Francis M. Pipkin Award, American Physical Society (2009)

Fellow, American Physical Society (2006)

U. S. Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (2000)