Ph.D. in Communication, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA  (2010)

M.A. in Communication, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA (2008)

M.A. in Communication, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA, USA (2004)

B.A. in Japanese Language and Culture, Peking University, Beijing, China (2000)

Professional Experience

Assistant Professor, Department of Communication, College of Arts and Sciences, University at Buffalo, the State University of New York (Fall 2010 onward)

Research Assistant Professor, Department of Community Health and Health Behavior, School of Public Health and Health Professions, University at Buffalo, the State University of New York (Fall 2010 onward)

Graduate Assistant, Annenberg School for Communication & Journalism, University of Southern California (2005-2010)

Lead Administrative and Research Assistant/Telephone Survey Supervisor/Telephone Survey Interviewer, Social Science Research Laboratory, SDSU Foundation, San Diego State University (2002-2005)

Graduate Intern/Workshop Series Organizer, International Student Center, San Diego State University (2002-2003)

Graduate Teaching Associate, School of Communication, San Diego State University (2001-2004)