She earned her BSc degree in Beijing University, MSc degree Institute of Physics in Chinese Academy of Science, and PhD in Delft University of Technology. In the period of 2003 and 2007, she worked as a senior research associate at Stanford University on the development of ultra-thin micro solid oxide fuel cells. Since joining Wright State in 2007, she has been directing her Nanomaterial Energy Laboratory on 1) fabricating nanomaterials for enhanced ionic, electronic, and catalytic properties; 2) understanding superior functions of nanomaterials; and 3) prototyping high-performance electrochemical energy and chemical sensing devices. Her current research focus is on flexible and/or solid-state lithium-ion batteries; ink-jet printing electronics; and 2D materials for applications to chemical/biological sensors and high-performance nanoelectronics.