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I am currently a Staff Scientist in the Energy Geosciences Division at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL). I received a BEng in Civil Engineering in 2010 and a PhD in Geotechnical Engineering in 2016. My research focuses on multiscale numerical modeling and machine learning for analyzing coupled thermal-hydro-mechanical-chemical (THMC) processes relevant to both fundamental Earth science and to subsurface engineering systems (e.g., nuclear waste disposal, geologic hydrogen production and storage, and geothermal energy). My research interests are continuously broadening with my increased understanding of numerical modeling, machine learning, Earth and planetary science, and energy geosciences applications.
Selected Awards
2022, Participant, U.S. Frontiers of Engineering Symposium, National Academy of Engineering
2021, Director's Award for Exceptional Early Scientific Career Achievement, LBNL
2020, ARMA Future Leader, American Rock Mechanics Association (ARMA)
2019, Early Career Enrichment Program & Early Career Laboratory Directed Research and Development (LDRD) Award, LBNL
2018, No. 1 Ranked Outstanding PhD Thesis Award, Chinese Society for Rock Mechanics and Engineering (CSRME)
2015, 2014, 2008, 2007, The National Scholarship, Ministry of Education, China.
Editorial Boards
2024-Present, Associate Editor, Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering
2025-Present, Member, Editorial Board, Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering
2023-Present, Member, Board of Reviewing Editors, PNAS Nexus, National Academy of Sciences (NAS)
2023-Present, Member, Editorial Board, International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences
2022-Present, Member, Editorial Board, Geomechanics and Geophysics for Geo-Energy and Geo-Resources (GGGG)
Committees and Councils
2023-Present, Member, Board of Directors, American Rock Mechanics Association (ARMA)
Education
- PhD|Hohai University, Nanjing, China|2016
- BEng|China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou, China|2010
