She received her PhD in Economics from Jinan University, Guangzhau. She has taught Risk Management and Insurance, Corporate Finance, and Theory of Money and Banking. Her research interests are on regional economic development and anti-poverty strategies in developing countries. During her semester at SIUE, she looks forward to learning more about pedagogy methods and educational technology related to her professional background. She is looking forward to experiencing the differences between American and Chinese teaching styles and improving the skill of bilingual teaching.