Education
Ph.D., Economics, The Ohio State University, June 2010
M.A., Economics, University of New Hampshire, August 2004
B.A. (Summa Cum Laude), Individualized major in Economics and Computer Science, University of Maine at Farmington, August 2002

Current Position
Wang Yanan Institute for Studies in Economics, Xiamen University
Assistant Professor, July 2011 – July 2018
Associate Professor, August 2018 – Present
Bodao (博士生导师), April 2018 – Present


Past Position
Postdoctoral Research Associate, Center for Environmental Economics and Sustainability Policy, Arizona State University, July 2010 – July 2011

Areas of Specialization
Environmental Economics and Labor Economics

Fellowships, Awards, and Honors
Zhang Yichun Teaching Award (Xiamen University, 2024)
Mindu Teaching Award (Xiamen University, 2019)
Spring Rain Teaching Award (Xiamen University, 2015)
"Economic Valuation of Beach Erosion Control" was selected for Honorable Mention (2007)
The Elizabeth C. Bogan Annual Award for the highest academic achievement (2004)
Outstanding Graduate Assistant Award (2003-2004)
Beta Gamma Chapter Scholarship (2001-2002)
Jennie Young Rhodes Scholarship (2001-2002)
John Carnie Fund (2000-2001)