As a Ph.D. student in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, advised by Prof. Lynden Archer, my research focuses on developing a mechanistic understanding of nanoscale electrode/electrolyte interphases and applying that understanding to design stable aqueous and non-aqueous batteries. In aqueous systems, I study how interfacial hydration and substrate crystallographic texture regulate metal electrodeposition and dissolution. In non-aqueous systems, my work focuses on developing cathode/electrolyte interphases that enable efficient ion transport while mitigating cathode degradation and undesired interfacial side reactions. More broadly, my work aims to establish mechanistic insights and design principles for long-life energy-storage systems.

• 2026 Kavli Graduate Fellowship, Cornell University
• 2026 LaFontaine PhD Travel Conference Grant, Cornell University
• 2023 Excellence in MSE M.S. Research Award, Cornell University

• Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering, 2023, Cornell University, USA
• Honours Bachelor of Science in Materials and Nanosciences, 2021, University of Waterloo, Canada
• Bachelor of Engineering in Nanomaterials and Technology, 2021, Beijing Jiaotong University, China.