He has been leading the development of LCA software (eBalance) and LCA database (Chinese Life Cycle Database, CLCD), which were published in 2010. The research is also targeted at various LCA applications, such as environmental assessment of technology, Eco-design, Cleaner Production, Environmental Production Declaration and Product Carbon Footprint. He won the first place of UNEP-SETAC LCA Award (for developing and emerging countries) in 2009 for the Chinese LCA database research. He was the Chinese contact person for technical support in the International Reference Life Cycle Data System (ILCD). In collaboration with UNEP-SETAC Life Cycle Initiative, he founded and organized the first two Chinese Conferences on Life Cycle Management (CLCM) in 2008 and 2009. He is also the co-chair of the capacity building working area in UNEP-SETAC Life Cycle Initiative since 2010.