Research Interests:

• Computational materials science (atomistic to mesoscale)
• Radiation effects in nuclear materials
• Defect and microstructural evolution in metals and oxides
• Thermal transport in ceramics
• Mechanical behavior of materials
• Phase transformations
• Granular materials modeling

Education:

• B.S. Fudan University, China
• M.S. Fudan University, China
• M.S. Johns Hopkins University
• Ph.D. Georgia Institute of Technology

Honors & Awards:

• Thomas G. Digges and Thomas G. Digges Jr. Faculty Fellow, Virginia Tech, 2020
• 2020 VT College of Engineering Outstanding New Assistant Professor
• ICTAS Junior Faculty Award, Virginia Tech, 2020
• National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Award, 2019
• ORAU Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Award, 2018
• TMS Young Leader Professional Development Award, 2015
• Exceptional Contributions Program Award, Idaho National Laboratory, 2014

Professional Affiliations:

• Materials Research Society (MRS)
• The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS)
• American Nuclear Society (ANS)

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