She got her Ph.D degree from the University of Hong Kong. Her research interests focus on the transformation and stabilization mechanisms of heavy metals, "waste-to-resource" options for biowastes, and the development of ceramic membrane from municipal solid waste. She has published over 30 SCI papers (including Environmental Science & Technology, Water Research, etc.), and authored 3 chapters. She has also obtained funding for over 14 research projects, including NSFC, Peacock Plan Team, etc. She has been invited as speaker, session chair and scientific committee member by many international conferences, and published over 40 conference papers. She was named an Overseas High-Caliber Personnel, Shenzhen, and received many awards, including HKIE Outstanding Paper Award for Young Engineers/ Researchers in 2014, annual teaching awards, and excellent college mentor in 2016.