He holds an M.S. in Gemology from that university, as well as a Ph.D. in Gemology (with a concentration in precious metals) from China University of Geosciences (Beijing). He was also a visiting scholar at the University of Alabama from January 2014 to November 2015. He is the author of 16 papers and two books, has hosted seven scientific projects regarding jewelry, and founded the Juzi Jewelry Company. This is his second presentation at the Santa Fe Symposium®.